S$440 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Shanghai

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at S$440 for one-way flights and S$960 for return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Air China
Wed, 26 Nov - Tue, 9 Dec
SFO
San Francisco
PVG
Shanghai
S$960
Return
Found 2 days ago
Select Air China flight, departing Wed, 26 Nov from San Francisco to Shanghai, returning Tue, 9 Dec, priced at S$960 Found 2 days ago
China Southern Airlines
Fri, 26 Sep - Thu, 9 Oct
SFO
San Francisco
PVG
Shanghai
S$963
Return
Found 2 days ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Fri, 26 Sep from San Francisco to Shanghai, returning Thu, 9 Oct, priced at S$963 Found 2 days ago
Philippine Airlines
Mon, 20 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
SFO
San Francisco
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,000
Return
Found 2 days ago
Select Philippine Airlines flight, departing Mon, 20 Oct from San Francisco to Shanghai, returning Thu, 6 Nov, priced at S$1,000 Found 2 days ago
Cathay Pacific
Tue, 2 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec
SFO
San Francisco
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,125
Return
Found 2 days ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Tue, 2 Dec from San Francisco to Shanghai, returning Mon, 15 Dec, priced at S$1,125 Found 2 days ago
Asiana Airlines
Sun, 30 Nov - Sun, 14 Dec
SFO
San Francisco
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,151
Return
Found 2 days ago
Select Asiana Airlines flight, departing Sun, 30 Nov from San Francisco to Shanghai, returning Sun, 14 Dec, priced at S$1,151 Found 2 days ago
Korean Air
Sat, 29 Nov - Mon, 15 Dec
SFO
San Francisco
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,151
Return
Found 2 days ago
Select Korean Air flight, departing Sat, 29 Nov from San Francisco to Shanghai, returning Mon, 15 Dec, priced at S$1,151 Found 2 days ago
All Nippon Airways
Sun, 7 Dec - Mon, 22 Dec
SFO
San Francisco
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,187
Return
Found 2 days ago
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Sun, 7 Dec from San Francisco to Shanghai, returning Mon, 22 Dec, priced at S$1,187 Found 2 days ago
China Airlines
Thu, 4 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep
SFO
San Francisco
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,365
Return
Found 3 days ago
Select China Airlines flight, departing Thu, 4 Sep from San Francisco to Shanghai, returning Wed, 10 Sep, priced at S$1,365 Found 3 days ago
EVA Airways
Thu, 4 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep
SFO
San Francisco
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,404
Return
Found 3 days ago
Select EVA Airways flight, departing Thu, 4 Sep from San Francisco to Shanghai, returning Wed, 10 Sep, priced at S$1,404 Found 3 days ago
United
Thu, 20 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec
SFO
San Francisco
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,539
Return
Found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, 20 Nov from San Francisco to Shanghai, returning Mon, 1 Dec, priced at S$1,539 Found 2 days ago
San Francisco to Shanghai route information
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Pudong Intl.
Airlines serving
All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Delta, EVA Airways, Japan Airlines, Lufthansa, Philippine Airlines, United
Return price
S$960
Distance
9818 km
Average flight time
28 hours 25 mins

Flights from San Francisco to Shanghai

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

The earliest flight leaves San Francisco Intl. Airport at 12:00 and arrives at Pudong Intl. Airport at 16:30. The last flight of the day departs San Francisco at 16:35 and arrives at Shanghai at 20:30.

The flight distance from San Francisco to Shanghai is about 9931 km, the shortest flight is 12 hours 45 minutes with United Airlines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from San Francisco Airport to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG)?
Round-trip tickets between San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) start from S$960. This is based on fares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year — book today so you don’t miss out. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from SFO to Shanghai Pudong International Airport?
We get that your situation can change unexpectedly, so we’ve made it as simple as possible for you to cancel your flight online. Just visit the Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport 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 San Francisco Airport to PVG flights, you’ll see a “no change fees” filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from San Francisco Airport to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG)?
With a flight distance of 9,900 kilometres from SFO (SFO) to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) (PVG), this is a long flight. Ensure that you drink lots of water and move your legs every now and then.
Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Shanghai Pudong Airport?
You won’t find any airlines flying directly between San Francisco Airport and PVG, so be prepared to make at least one stop on your journey. A layover, whether short or long, can be a nice way to break up a trip!
Are San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Booking your trip from San Francisco Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport at the last minute could be your ticket to a great deal. However, it might cost you a whole lot more! If you’d prefer not to take any chances, book well ahead of your departure date. In fact, Expedia has some of the best bargains as far ahead as 12 months in advance. If your preferred carrier hasn’t released tickets yet, check back regularly as deals are updated on Expedia all the time.

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S$959.80
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