S$518 Cheap Flights from Shanghai to San Francisco

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Cheap Flights from Shanghai to San Francisco (PVG-SFO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at S$518 for one-way flights and S$901 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

China Southern Airlines
Mon, 16 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$901 Return, found 3 days ago
S$901
Return
found 3 days ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Mon, 16 Mar from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Tue, 24 Mar, priced at S$901 found 3 days ago
Philippine Airlines
Sat, 26 Sept - Tue, 6 Oct
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$904 Return, found 1 day ago
S$904
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Philippine Airlines flight, departing Sat, 26 Sept from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Tue, 6 Oct, priced at S$904 found 1 day ago
Korean Air
Thu, 26 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$925 Return, found 6 days ago
S$925
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Korean Air flight, departing Thu, 26 Feb from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Wed, 4 Mar, priced at S$925 found 6 days ago
Air Canada
Tue, 16 Dec - Thu, 15 Jan
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$948 Return, found 16 hours ago
S$948
Return
found 16 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Tue, 16 Dec from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Thu, 15 Jan, priced at S$948 found 16 hours ago
Asiana Airlines
Thu, 26 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$967 Return, found 6 days ago
S$967
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Asiana Airlines flight, departing Thu, 26 Feb from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Wed, 4 Mar, priced at S$967 found 6 days ago
Vietnam Airlines
Wed, 14 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$1,078 Return, found 2 days ago
S$1,078
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Vietnam Airlines flight, departing Wed, 14 Jan from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Wed, 21 Jan, priced at S$1,078 found 2 days ago
United
Sat, 13 Dec - Sat, 27 Dec
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$1,462 Return, found 6 days ago
S$1,462
Return
found 6 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, 13 Dec from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Sat, 27 Dec, priced at S$1,462 found 6 days ago
Air India
Thu, 26 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$1,465 Return, found 6 days ago
S$1,465
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Air India flight, departing Thu, 26 Feb from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Wed, 4 Mar, priced at S$1,465 found 6 days ago
All Nippon Airways
Tue, 23 Dec - Mon, 29 Dec
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$1,495 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,495
Return
found 1 day ago
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Tue, 23 Dec from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Mon, 29 Dec, priced at S$1,495 found 1 day ago
Cathay Pacific
Thu, 26 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$1,517 Return, found 6 days ago
S$1,517
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Thu, 26 Feb from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Wed, 4 Mar, priced at S$1,517 found 6 days ago

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Alternative airports near San Francisco

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Select flight to San Francisco Intl. SFO. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 19 minutes. Flights from S$1,428
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city centre19 min
Flights from S$1,428
Shanghai to San Francisco route information
Origin airport
Pudong Intl.
Destination airport
San Francisco Intl.
Airlines serving
Air Canada, Air France, Air India, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Delta, EVA Airways, Emirates, Japan Airlines, KLM, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United
Return price
S$901
Distance
9818 km
Average flight time
-4 hours -57 mins

Flights from Shanghai to San Francisco

There are several airlines that operate frequent flights from Shanghai (PVG) to San Francisco (SFO) including

The earliest flight leaves Pudong Intl. Airport at 00:15 and arrives at San Francisco Intl. Airport at 08:15. The last flight of the day departs Shanghai at 14:25 and arrives at San Francisco at 21:10.

The flight distance from Shanghai to San Francisco is about 9931 km, the shortest flight is 10 hours 55 minutes with Shenzhen Airlines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Pack your bags, because round-trip flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) start from S$901. That's based on airfares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices can move quickly, so book today to secure the best deal. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) to San Francisco Airport?
This can differ from airline to airline, as each has its own set of terms and conditions. Visit the Customer Service Portal, where there are easy-to-follow instructions on how to cancel online.
How do I find cheap flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) to SFO flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) to San Francisco Airport?
You'll have 9,900 kilometres to cover on the long-haul China to San Francisco route. Wear comfortable clothes and consider taking a pair of noise-cancelling headphones.
Which airlines fly direct from PVG to San Francisco Airport?
There are no direct flights, so you'll need to make at least one stop between Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) and San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). Use the layover time to stretch your legs and freshen up.
Are Shanghai Pudong International Airport to SFO flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Booking your trip from PVG to San Francisco Airport at the last minute could save you some cash. However, you might miss out on a flight altogether! If you'd prefer not to take the risk, book well ahead of your departure date. In fact, Expedia has some of the best bargains up to 12 months in advance. If your preferred carrier hasn't released tickets yet, check back often as deals are updated all the time on Expedia.

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Shanghai Airports

Shanghai

Pudong Intl. to San Francisco
S$900.90
Hongqiao Intl. to San Francisco
S$902.60
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