Good to know - Cheap tickets Shanghai — San Francisco
| Cheapest flight found | $524 |
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| Minimal flight time | 11h 30m |
| Flight distance | 9882 km |
| Most popular airline | United Airlines (Star Alliance livery) |
Airfare Shanghai – San Francisco by month
Here you can find out in what months how much a ticket Shanghai – San Francisco costs to buy cheap plane tickets.
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Remember that the optimal time for booking air tickets is 59 days before the departure date, this is the average time at which air tickets were sold at the lowest prices.
Schedule of direct flights Shanghai — San Francisco
| Departure | Arrival | Flight days | Flight | Airlines | Flight time | Airports | |
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| 12:10 | 08:40 | daily | UA858 | United Airlines (Star Alliance livery) | 11h 30m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — San Francisco International Airport | Select dates |
| 12:30 | 09:05 | mon, thu, sat | MU589 | China Eastern Airlines | 11h 35m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — San Francisco International Airport | Select dates |
Popular airlines flying Shanghai — San Francisco
Flight Shanghai – San Francisco is served by 28 airlines. 2 airlines operate direct flights.
Airlines with direct flights
Other airlines flying with transfers
Sales of tickets from Shanghai to San Francisco in the last 48 hours
Dynamics airfare Shanghai — San Francisco by month for the last year
according to LowCost.Club for the last year
The airfare depends on the departure date. Our chart shows the low season prices on route Shanghai — San Francisco
The graph shows that booking flights Shanghai — San Francisco is best planned for December and flights Shanghai — San Francisco — Shanghai in the month of March.
Flights Shanghai — San Francisco
The selection of cheap flights Shanghai — San Francisco
Here you can find and purchase the cheapest flights Shanghai — San Francisco from $524 and Shanghai — San Francisco — Shanghai from $732.
The price of the flight Shanghai — San Francisco (United States) — Shanghai from $732 (round-trip).
The average price of the flight Shanghai — San Francisco (United States) — Shanghai $1,496 (round-trip).
- Departure city: Shanghai
- IATA code of the city of origin: SHA
- Departure airports: Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Departure country: China
- Destination city: San Francisco
- IATA code of the destination city: SFO
- Destination airports: Embarkadero, San Francisco International Airport, China Basin Heliport
- Destination country: United States
Low cost flights Shanghai — San Francisco (SHA — SFO)
The distance between Shanghai and San Francisco 6140 miles (or 9882 kilometres).
The time difference between Shanghai and San Francisco is 15 h.
Minimal flight time from Shanghai to San Francisco 11h 30m.
LowCostClub always do a comparison of airfares Shanghai — San Francisco with several airlines (include United Airlines (Star Alliance livery), China Eastern Airlines). They will always give you all available options so you can find the cheapest flight to San Francisco. In addition, you can choose the platform where you want to place your orders. There are also special offers for air tickets Shanghai — San Francisco. Last week, for instance, the cheapest round-trip prices stood at $732 while the cheapest one-way price that was available within the last week cost $524
Routes from nearby cities to San Francisco
A flight from a neighbouring city can help you save money on plane tickets.
The most frequent flight to San Francisco is from Nanjing. The cheapest airfare can be purchased with a flight from Hangzhou from $668. The nearest airports from Shanghai with a flight to San Francisco are in Yancheng.
Popular International routes from Shanghai
Popular routes from San Francisco
If you are going to fly from San Francisco, then study the popular flights. The most popular flights from San Francisco:
Popular domestic routes from Shanghai
FAQ about Shanghai — San Francisco
Are there any direct flights Shanghai — San Francisco?
Yes, they do: UA858, MU589
Can we fly from Shanghai to San Francisco?
Yes, you can fly from Shanghai to San Francisco. Shanghai has 2 airports (Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) for flights. United Airlines (Star Alliance livery), China Eastern Airlines depart from Shanghai on mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun. There are non-direct flights through Air Canada, Air China, Air France, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, EVA Air, FedEx, Japan Airlines, Jet Linx Aviation, KLM, Korean Air, Lufthansa (Star Alliance Livery), Philippine Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to San Francisco?
A direct flight lasts an average of 11h 30m, during which time the aircraft covers a distance of 9882 km.
How much do flights Shanghai — San Francisco cost?
The price of flights Shanghai — San Francisco starts from $524.
What days does the plane fly Shanghai — San Francisco?
Planes fly Shanghai — San Francisco 7 times a week on the following days: mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun
What airports are there in Shanghai and San Francisco?
In Shanghai — Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. In San Francisco — Embarkadero, San Francisco International Airport, China Basin Heliport.
What flights are currently flying from Shanghai to San Francisco?
The following flights fly between Shanghai and San Francisco: UA858, MU589
What month is the cheapest to fly from Shanghai to San Francisco?
High season is considered to be July and the cheapest month is December. Enter your preferred airports (or cities) and dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Shanghai — San Francisco flight deals.
Which airlines direct fly from Shanghai to San Francisco?
The following airlines have direct flights Shanghai — San Francisco: United Airlines (Star Alliance livery), China Eastern Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to San Francisco?
All the following airlines flights Shanghai — San Francisco: Air Canada, Air China, Air France, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, EVA Air, FedEx, Japan Airlines, Jet Linx Aviation, KLM, Korean Air, Lufthansa (Star Alliance Livery), Philippine Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines (Star Alliance livery), Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.