Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (SHA)

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San Francisco Shanghai

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Thu, 26 Dec SFO - PVG

Wed, 15 Jan PVG - SFO

$1489 $1438

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Wed, 29 Jan SFO - SHA

$398 $383

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Tue, 31 Dec SFO - PVG

Fri, 31 Jan PVG - SFO

$961 $943

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Tue, 31 Dec SFO - PVG

Fri, 24 Jan PVG - SFO

$1123 $1095

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Sun, 26 Jan PVG - SFO

$997 $979

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Route information

Local currency and cost comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

78% Trains in Shanghai are 78% cheaper than in San Francisco.

San Francisco $2.5

Shanghai $0.55

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

84% A meal in Shanghai is 84% cheaper than a meal in San Francisco.

San Francisco $25

Shanghai $4.12

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

50% A taxi fare in Shanghai is 50% cheaper than in San Francisco.

San Francisco $4.15

Shanghai $2.2

Coffee Regular cappuccino

40% Coffee in Shanghai is 40% cheaper than in San Francisco.

San Francisco $5.76

Shanghai $3.44

Exchange rate

1 USD = 7.32 CNY

1 CNY = 0.14 USD

Last checked on 18 December 2024

Distance: 6139 miles

San Francisco airports

San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) How far from city center: 11 miles

Shanghai airports

Pu Dong (PVG) How far from city center: 19 miles

Hongqiao (SHA) How far from city center: 4 miles

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Frequently asked questions about flights from San Francisco to Shanghai

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to China. At eDreams have you covered!

For flights from San Francisco to Shanghai, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai is $383. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Shanghai more expensive than San Francisco to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Shanghai costs an average of 2.20 USD , 47% cheaper than San Francisco, with a fare of 4.15 USD, while train tickets cost 78% less at Shanghai: $ 0.55 USD versus $ 2.50 USD at San Francisco. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 4.12 USD euros in Shanghai, 84% less than the 25.00 USD euros in San Francisco. The price of the coffee is around 40% cheaper in Shanghai, with an average of 3.44 USD, while in San Francisco the coffee costs 5.76 USD.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai?

The most popular months to book a trip from San Francisco to Shanghai are October, May and September, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from San Francisco to Shanghai?

The best time of the year to visit Shanghai depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, November is the best month to fly to Shanghai from San Francisco in terms of searches from our customers, followed by December and September. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds July, January and April are the months with fewer searches for San Francisco - Shanghai.

How long does the flight from San Francisco to Shanghai take?

Flight length from San Francisco to Shanghai is around 09:50 hours on average, at an average distance of 23,396 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Shanghai compared to San Francisco?

While in San Francisco the temperatures can reach an average of 32.98 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 6.0 mm ,Shanghai's temperatures can go up to 37.03 ºC during the hot season, with 12.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -2.66 ºC in Shanghai, compared to the 2.36 ºC average degrees reported in San Francisco. During the winter period, San Francisco can register 12.0 mm precipitation, while Shanghai have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between San Francisco and Shanghai?

The main route from San Francisco to Shanghai is: San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) to Pu Dong (PVG). The following airlines fly this route: China Eastern Airlines. United Airlines.

The airlines that fly indirectly from San Francisco to Shanghai are:

China Southern Airlines, stopping at Guangzhou during at least 105 minutes.

China Southern Airlines, with 810 minutes of layover in Wuhan.
Delta Air Lines, with 74 minutes scale in Seattle.

Flying Time 33 h and 50 m When flying from San Francisco to Shanghai, this can take around 33 h and 50 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors

Cheapest flight $383 The best price for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days

Departure Airport San Francisco Intl Airport San Francisco Intl Airport is where you'll take off when flying from San Francisco to Shanghai

Arrival Airport Pu Dong You'll land at Pu Dong when flying from San Francisco to Shanghai