S$505 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$505 for one-way flights and S$787 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

China Southern Airlines
Mon, 20 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$787 Return, found 4 days ago
S$787
Return
found 4 days ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Mon, 20 Oct from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Tue, 28 Oct, priced at S$787 found 4 days ago
China Southern Airlines
Thu, 16 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$843 Return, found 6 days ago
S$843
Return
found 6 days ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Thu, 16 Oct from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Fri, 31 Oct, priced at S$843 found 6 days ago
Philippine Airlines
Sun, 7 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$859 Return, found 4 days ago
S$859
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Philippine Airlines flight, departing Sun, 7 Sep from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Sun, 28 Sep, priced at S$859 found 4 days ago
Vietnam Airlines
Sat, 28 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$908 Return, found 5 days ago
S$908
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Vietnam Airlines flight, departing Sat, 28 Feb from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Wed, 4 Mar, priced at S$908 found 5 days ago
All Nippon Airways
Fri, 5 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$939 Return, found 6 days ago
S$939
Return
found 6 days ago
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Fri, 5 Sep from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Tue, 9 Sep, priced at S$939 found 6 days ago
Korean Air
Tue, 21 Oct - Sat, 25 Oct
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$994 Return, found 4 days ago
S$994
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Korean Air flight, departing Tue, 21 Oct from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Sat, 25 Oct, priced at S$994 found 4 days ago
Asiana Airlines
Tue, 21 Oct - Sat, 25 Oct
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$1,154 Return, found 4 days ago
S$1,154
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Asiana Airlines flight, departing Tue, 21 Oct from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Sat, 25 Oct, priced at S$1,154 found 4 days ago
China Eastern Airlines
Thu, 9 Oct - Thu, 23 Oct
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$1,213 Return, found 6 days ago
S$1,213
Return
found 6 days ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Thu, 9 Oct from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Thu, 23 Oct, priced at S$1,213 found 6 days ago
Air Canada
Mon, 6 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$1,315 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,315
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, 6 Oct from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Mon, 20 Oct, priced at S$1,315 found 1 day ago
Singapore Airlines
Sat, 28 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$1,387 Return, found 5 days ago
S$1,387
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Sat, 28 Feb from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Wed, 4 Mar, priced at S$1,387 found 5 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai (PVG) to San Francisco (SFO)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From S$859 - S$1,596 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Shanghai to San Francisco route information
Origin airport
Pudong Intl.
Destination airport
San Francisco Intl.
Airlines serving
Air Canada, Air France, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Delta, EVA Airways, Japan Airlines, KLM, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Philippine Airlines, Singapore Airlines, United
Return price
S$786
Distance
9818 km
Average flight time
-3 hours -27 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$787. 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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