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Cheap flights San Francisco — Shanghai

San Francisco (SFO, US) Shanghai (SHA, CN)
from $438 9 879 km ~12h 7m 23 flights found 5 airlines cheapest on Sunday
Reverse route
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $438 on 16.11.2026
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Prices found for 16 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
16 Nov 2026, Mon
Philippine Airlines PR 105
09:40
SFO San Francisco International Airport
04:05
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
18h 25m 1 stop
Farera
$438
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15 Nov 2026, Sun
Philippine Airlines PR 105
09:40
SFO San Francisco International Airport
04:05
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
18h 25m 1 stop
Farera
$480
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14 Nov 2026, Sat
Philippine Airlines PR 105
09:40
SFO San Francisco International Airport
04:05
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
18h 25m 1 stop
Trip.com
$496
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09 Dec 2026, Wed
United Airlines UA 6495
21:15
SFO San Francisco International Airport
13:53
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
16h 38m 2 stops
Biletix
$596
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03 Dec 2026, Thu
All Nippon Airways NH 107
11:20
SFO San Francisco International Airport
02:25
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
15h 5m 1 stop
Т-Банк
$608
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05 Dec 2026, Sat
Alaska Airlines AS 691
18:20
SJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
10:00
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
15h 40m 1 stop
Kupi.com
$611
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Route characteristics
Distance
9 879 km
Flight time
12h 7m
Time difference
+15h
Minimum price
from $438 (16.11.2026)
Average price
$610
Maximum price
$701
Departures per week
2
Cheapest day
Sunday
Departure airports (2)
SFO San Francisco International Airport SJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Airlines (5)
PR Philippine Airlines UA United Airlines NH All Nippon Airways AS Alaska Airlines MU China Eastern
Agencies (11)
Farera Trip.com Aviakassa Biletix Wingie Т-Банк Kupi.com Авиасейлс Clickavia City.Travel Turna.com
Prices by day of week
Monday
$438
avg $438
Wednesday
$596
avg $596
Thursday
$608
avg $608
Saturday
$496
avg $554
Sunday
$480
avg $480
Cheapest
Price trend by month
November 2026
from $438
avg $471
3 flights
December 2026
from $596
avg $605
3 flights
Airlines — cheapest prices 5
Philippine Airlines
Philippine Airlines
5 flights · 5 days
$438
United Airlines
United Airlines
13 flights · 12 days
$596
All Nippon Airways
All Nippon Airways
2 flights · 2 days
$608
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$611
China Eastern
China Eastern
2 flights · 2 days
$1 019
Where to buy tickets 11
Farera
3 tickets · 2 days
from $438
Trip.com
7 tickets · 7 days
from $464
Aviakassa
1 tickets · 1 days
from $471
Biletix
1 tickets · 1 days
from $596
Wingie
2 tickets · 2 days
from $599
Т-Банк
2 tickets · 2 days
from $608
Kupi.com
3 tickets · 3 days
from $611
Авиасейлс
1 tickets · 1 days
from $661
Clickavia
1 tickets · 1 days
from $756
City.Travel
1 tickets · 1 days
from $944
Turna.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $1 137
Airports

From — San Francisco (2)

  • SFO San Francisco International Airport
  • SJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

To — Shanghai (1)

  • PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route San Francisco — Shanghai
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Shanghai?
Approximate flight time — 12h 7m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from San Francisco to Shanghai?
The straight-line distance — 9 879 km.
How much do flights from San Francisco to Shanghai cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $438 on 16.11.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $610. Range: $438 — $701.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Shanghai?
The difference — +15h.
From which airports does San Francisco operate flights?
From San Francisco: SFO (San Francisco International Airport), SJC (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport).
To which airports in Shanghai do flights arrive?
To Shanghai: PVG (Shanghai Pudong International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 5 airlines: Philippine Airlines, United Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Alaska Airlines, China Eastern.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Sunday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route San Francisco — Shanghai

Flights San Francisco — Shanghai is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 9 879 km. Flight time 12h 7m. Time difference +15h.

From San Francisco (SFO) flights depart from 2 airports: SFO, SJC. To Shanghai (SHA) — 1 arrival airport: PVG.

5 airlines operate on this route: Philippine Airlines, United Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Alaska Airlines, China Eastern.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $438 (16.11.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $610, ranging from $438 to $701. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Sunday.

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