S$485 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$485 for one-way flights and S$923 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

China Southern Airlines
Fri, 17 Apr - Mon, 4 May
SFO
San Francisco
PVG
Shanghai
S$923 Return, found 4 days ago
S$923
Return
found 4 days ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Fri, 17 Apr from San Francisco to Shanghai, returning Mon, 4 May, priced at S$923 found 4 days ago
Korean Air
Thu, 16 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
SFO
San Francisco
PVG
Shanghai
S$987 Return, found 6 days ago
S$987
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Korean Air flight, departing Thu, 16 Apr from San Francisco to Shanghai, returning Sun, 26 Apr, priced at S$987 found 6 days ago
Asiana Airlines
Wed, 21 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
SFO
San Francisco
PVG
Shanghai
S$990 Return, found 1 day ago
S$990
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Asiana Airlines flight, departing Wed, 21 Jan from San Francisco to Shanghai, returning Sun, 25 Jan, priced at S$990 found 1 day ago
All Nippon Airways
Mon, 26 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
SFO
San Francisco
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,040 Return, found 4 days ago
S$1,040
Return
found 4 days ago
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Mon, 26 Jan from San Francisco to Shanghai, returning Wed, 4 Feb, priced at S$1,040 found 4 days ago
Cathay Pacific
Thu, 8 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan
SFO
San Francisco
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,128 Return, found 3 hours ago
S$1,128
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Thu, 8 Jan from San Francisco to Shanghai, returning Wed, 21 Jan, priced at S$1,128 found 3 hours ago
Air Canada
Mon, 19 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
SFO
San Francisco
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,202 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,202
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, 19 Jan from San Francisco to Shanghai, returning Mon, 2 Feb, priced at S$1,202 found 1 day ago
EVA Airways
Thu, 8 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan
SFO
San Francisco
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,275 Return, found 3 hours ago
S$1,275
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select EVA Airways flight, departing Thu, 8 Jan from San Francisco to Shanghai, returning Wed, 21 Jan, priced at S$1,275 found 3 hours ago
United
Thu, 8 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan
SFO
San Francisco
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,282 Return, found 3 hours ago
S$1,282
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, 8 Jan from San Francisco to Shanghai, returning Wed, 21 Jan, priced at S$1,282 found 3 hours ago
Japan Airlines
Mon, 19 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
SFO
San Francisco
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,327 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,327
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Japan Airlines flight, departing Mon, 19 Jan from San Francisco to Shanghai, returning Mon, 2 Feb, priced at S$1,327 found 1 day ago
China Airlines
Mon, 19 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
SFO
San Francisco
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,335 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,335
Return
found 1 day ago
Select China Airlines flight, departing Mon, 19 Jan from San Francisco to Shanghai, returning Mon, 2 Feb, priced at S$1,335 found 1 day ago

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

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From S$911 - S$1,285 per traveller.

Alternative airports near Shanghai

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Pudong Intl. PVG. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 32 minutes. Flights from S$990
PVG
Pudong Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city centre32 min
Flights from S$990

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$923. 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.

Travel information

Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Pudong Intl.
Airlines serving
Air Canada, Air France, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Delta, EVA Airways, Emirates, Japan Airlines, KLM, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United
Return price
S$922
Distance
9818 km
Average flight time
29 hours 52 mins

Book with confidence

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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