S$516 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$516 for one-way flights and S$910 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Vietnam Airlines
Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 19 Nov
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$910 Return, found 3 days ago
S$910
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Vietnam Airlines flight, departing Wed, 29 Oct from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Wed, 19 Nov, priced at S$910 found 3 days ago
Korean Air
Fri, 17 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$994 Return, found 6 days ago
S$994
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Korean Air flight, departing Fri, 17 Oct from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Fri, 31 Oct, priced at S$994 found 6 days ago
Asiana Airlines
Fri, 14 Nov - Fri, 21 Nov
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$994 Return, found 5 days ago
S$994
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Asiana Airlines flight, departing Fri, 14 Nov from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Fri, 21 Nov, priced at S$994 found 5 days ago
Philippine Airlines
Wed, 27 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$1,227 Return, found 3 days ago
S$1,227
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Philippine Airlines flight, departing Wed, 27 Aug from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Sat, 30 Aug, priced at S$1,227 found 3 days ago
China Southern Airlines
Fri, 17 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$1,429 Return, found 6 days ago
S$1,429
Return
found 6 days ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Fri, 17 Oct from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Fri, 31 Oct, priced at S$1,429 found 6 days ago
Air Canada
Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 19 Nov
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$1,490 Return, found 3 days ago
S$1,490
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Wed, 29 Oct from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Wed, 19 Nov, priced at S$1,490 found 3 days ago
China Eastern Airlines
Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 19 Nov
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$1,506 Return, found 3 days ago
S$1,506
Return
found 3 days ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Wed, 29 Oct from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Wed, 19 Nov, priced at S$1,506 found 3 days ago
EVA Airways
Mon, 30 Jun - Mon, 14 Jul
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$1,624 Return, found 14 hours ago
S$1,624
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select EVA Airways flight, departing Mon, 30 Jun from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Mon, 14 Jul, priced at S$1,624 found 14 hours ago
Japan Airlines
Thu, 3 Jul - Tue, 15 Jul
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$1,629 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,629
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Japan Airlines flight, departing Thu, 3 Jul from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Tue, 15 Jul, priced at S$1,629 found 1 day ago
China Airlines
Fri, 28 Nov - Fri, 5 Dec
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$1,711 Return, found 3 days ago
S$1,711
Return
found 3 days ago
Select China Airlines flight, departing Fri, 28 Nov from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Fri, 5 Dec, priced at S$1,711 found 3 days ago

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

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From S$864 - S$1,418 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, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Philippine Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, United
Return price
S$910
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$910. 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$909.70
Hongqiao Intl. to San Francisco
S$1,085.10
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