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Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from IDR 7,356,300 and round-trip from IDR 13,180,500. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 12:10
        11h 25m
        Direct
        SFO 08:35
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 14 | United Airlines
        SFO 13:00
        13h 25m
        Direct
        PVG 17:25
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sat, Oct 17 | United Airlines
        IDR 20,667,600 IDR 26,218,300
        21% off
        21% off
        IDR 26,218,300 IDR 20,667,600
      • PVG 12:10
        11h 25m
        Direct
        SFO 08:35
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 23 | United Airlines
        SFO 13:00
        13h 25m
        Direct
        PVG 17:25
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Tue, Oct 27 | United Airlines
        IDR 20,974,600 IDR 26,218,300
        20% off
        20% off
        IDR 26,218,300 IDR 20,974,600
      • PVG 15:25
        41h 35m
        1 stop
        SFO 18:00
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 30 | Vietnam Airlines
        SFO 21:10
        25h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 14:15
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 4 | Vietnam Airlines
        IDR 13,180,500 IDR 26,218,300
        50% off
        50% off
        IDR 26,218,300 IDR 13,180,500
      • PVG 15:10
        41h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 17:55
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 14 | Vietnam Airlines
        SFO 22:50
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sat, Oct 17 | Vietnam Airlines
        IDR 13,196,500
        50% off
        IDR 26,218,300 IDR 13,196,500
      • PVG 15:25
        41h 35m
        1 stop
        SFO 18:00
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 28 | Vietnam Airlines
        SFO 21:10
        25h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 14:15
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 1 | Vietnam Airlines
        IDR 13,282,000
        49% off
        IDR 26,218,300 IDR 13,282,000
      • PVG 15:10
        41h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 17:55
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 9 | Vietnam Airlines
        SFO 22:50
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Thu, Oct 15 | Vietnam Airlines
        IDR 13,436,800
        49% off
        IDR 26,218,300 IDR 13,436,800
      • PVG 15:10
        41h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 17:55
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 21 | Vietnam Airlines
        SFO 22:10
        25h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 14:15
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Oct 28 | Vietnam Airlines
        IDR 13,436,800
        49% off
        IDR 26,218,300 IDR 13,436,800
      • PVG 15:10
        41h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 17:55
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 16 | Vietnam Airlines
        SFO 22:50
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Thu, Oct 22 | Vietnam Airlines
        IDR 13,490,200
        49% off
        IDR 26,218,300 IDR 13,490,200
      • PVG 15:25
        41h 35m
        1 stop
        SFO 17:00
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 31 | Vietnam Airlines
        SFO 21:10
        25h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 14:15
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sat, Nov 7 | Vietnam Airlines
        IDR 13,637,000
        48% off
        IDR 26,218,300 IDR 13,637,000
      • PVG 15:10
        41h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 17:55
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 3 | Vietnam Airlines
        SFO 22:50
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sat, Oct 10 | Vietnam Airlines
        IDR 13,658,300
        48% off
        IDR 26,218,300 IDR 13,658,300
      • PVG 15:10
        41h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 17:55
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 10 | Vietnam Airlines
        SFO 22:50
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sat, Oct 17 | Vietnam Airlines
        IDR 13,661,000
        48% off
        IDR 26,218,300 IDR 13,661,000
      • PVG 01:40
        34h 5m
        1 stop
        SFO 20:45
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 31 | Philippine Airlines
        SFO 22:40
        25h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:50
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sat, Nov 7 | Philippine Airlines
        IDR 14,050,700
        46% off
        IDR 26,218,300 IDR 14,050,700
      • PVG 15:25
        41h 35m
        1 stop
        SFO 17:00
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | Vietnam Airlines
        SFO 21:10
        25h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 14:15
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 18 | Vietnam Airlines
        IDR 14,328,300
        45% off
        IDR 26,218,300 IDR 14,328,300
      • PVG 16:00
        20h 10m
        1 stop
        SFO 21:10
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Sep 23 | Philippine Airlines
        SFO 00:30
        23h
        1 stop
        PVG 14:30
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sun, Sep 27 | Philippine Airlines
        IDR 14,387,000
        45% off
        IDR 26,218,300 IDR 14,387,000
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:00
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
        SFO 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SHA 16:00
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sat, Sep 26 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 14:05
        10h 55m
        Direct
        SFO 09:00
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 21 | China Eastern Airlines
        IDR 9,494,400 IDR 11,944,800
        21% off
        21% off
        IDR 11,944,800 IDR 9,494,400
      • PVG 12:30
        11h 35m
        Direct
        SFO 09:05
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Tue, Oct 20 | China Eastern Airlines
        IDR 9,555,800 IDR 11,944,800
        20% off
        20% off
        IDR 11,944,800 IDR 9,555,800
      • PVG 11:05
        24h 35m
        1 stop
        SFO 20:40
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 12 | China Southern Airlines
        IDR 7,356,300 IDR 11,944,800
        38% off
        38% off
        IDR 11,944,800 IDR 7,356,300
      • PVG 17:20
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 20:40
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 5 | China Southern Airlines
        IDR 7,492,500
        37% off
        IDR 11,944,800 IDR 7,492,500
      • PVG 18:25
        17h 15m
        1 stop
        SFO 20:40
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 15 | China Southern Airlines
        IDR 7,492,500
        37% off
        IDR 11,944,800 IDR 7,492,500
      • PVG 22:05
        37h 35m
        1 stop
        SFO 20:40
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 28 | China Southern Airlines
        IDR 7,492,500
        37% off
        IDR 11,944,800 IDR 7,492,500
      • PVG 18:20
        41h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 20:40
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sun, Oct 4 | China Southern Airlines
        IDR 7,572,600
        37% off
        IDR 11,944,800 IDR 7,572,600
      • PVG 18:20
        41h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 20:40
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sun, Oct 11 | China Southern Airlines
        IDR 7,572,600
        37% off
        IDR 11,944,800 IDR 7,572,600
      • PVG 10:45
        24h 55m
        1 stop
        SFO 19:40
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 5 | China Southern Airlines
        IDR 7,762,100
        35% off
        IDR 11,944,800 IDR 7,762,100
      • PVG 10:45
        24h 55m
        1 stop
        SFO 19:40
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 12 | China Southern Airlines
        IDR 7,762,100
        35% off
        IDR 11,944,800 IDR 7,762,100
      • PVG 11:05
        24h 35m
        1 stop
        SFO 20:40
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 8 | China Southern Airlines
        IDR 7,775,400
        35% off
        IDR 11,944,800 IDR 7,775,400
      • PVG 17:20
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 20:40
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 19 | China Southern Airlines
        IDR 7,775,400
        35% off
        IDR 11,944,800 IDR 7,775,400
      • PVG 18:25
        17h 15m
        1 stop
        SFO 19:40
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | China Southern Airlines
        IDR 7,844,800
        34% off
        IDR 11,944,800 IDR 7,844,800
      • PVG 11:05
        24h 35m
        1 stop
        SFO 20:40
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 22 | China Southern Airlines
        IDR 7,844,800
        34% off
        IDR 11,944,800 IDR 7,844,800
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:00
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, the best time to buy is in May, with an average price of IDR 10,759,700. You’ll want to avoid August, when the average price can reach as high as IDR 21,282,500.

IDR 21,282,500
IDR 16,021,100
IDR 10,759,700
IDR 5,498,300
    Cheapest
  • IDR 20,677,600
    Sep
  • IDR 14,919,000
    Oct
  • IDR 12,123,300
    Nov
  • IDR 11,883,200
    Dec
  • IDR 16,361,700
    Jan
  • IDR 12,734,900
    Feb
  • IDR 15,471,300
    Mar
  • IDR 15,196,000
    Apr
  • IDR 10,759,700
    May
  • IDR 12,006,400
    Jun
  • IDR 18,522,300
    Jul
  • IDR 21,282,500
    Aug

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, March is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with an average price of IDR 18,381,300. In contrast, August is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching IDR 35,567,100.

IDR 35,567,100
IDR 26,974,200
IDR 18,381,300
IDR 9,788,400
    Cheapest
  • IDR 22,949,000
    Sep
  • IDR 19,582,700
    Oct
  • IDR 22,235,400
    Nov
  • IDR 22,052,600
    Dec
  • IDR 19,237,700
    Jan
  • IDR 24,688,900
    Feb
  • IDR 18,381,300
    Mar
  • IDR 33,504,300
    Apr
  • IDR 28,794,800
    May
  • IDR 26,677,400
    Jun
  • IDR 28,346,000
    Jul
  • IDR 35,567,100
    Aug

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Tuesday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

IDR 17,538,400
IDR 15,416,300
IDR 13,294,200
IDR 11,172,100
    Cheapest
  • IDR 14,087,700
    Mon
  • IDR 17,538,400
    Tue
  • IDR 13,294,200
    Wed
  • IDR 15,512,100
    Thu
  • IDR 16,659,000
    Fri
  • IDR 14,811,200
    Sat
  • IDR 14,838,900
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is China Southern Airlines (from IDR 7,487,100) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

China Southern Airlines
From IDR 7,487,100
Juneyao Airlines
From IDR 7,535,200
Sichuan Airlines
From IDR 7,660,600
Hong Kong Airlines
From IDR 7,884,800
Vietnam Airlines
From IDR 7,898,200
Cathay Pacific
From IDR 7,970,300
China Eastern Airlines
From IDR 8,178,500
Philippine Airlines
From IDR 8,271,900
Spring Airlines
From IDR 9,104,700
Eastar Jet
From IDR 9,179,400

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What is the flight schedule from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Shanghai to San Francisco and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. CZ6172

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    18:25

    PVG

    1h 50m

    Direct

    20:15

    WUH

    - M - W - - -
    Search

  2. CZ659

    Tianhe International Airport

    23:35

    WUH

    12h 5m

    Direct

    19:40

    SFO

    S - - W - - -

  3. CZ3580

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    18:25

    PVG

    1h 55m

    Direct

    20:20

    WUH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. CZ659

    Tianhe International Airport

    23:35

    WUH

    12h 5m

    Direct

    19:40

    SFO

    S - - W - - -

  5. HX231

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    07:35

    PVG

    2h 45m

    Direct

    10:20

    HKG

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  6. YP802

    Hong Kong International Airport

    13:32

    HKG

    3h 19m

    Direct

    17:51

    ICN

    S M T - T - S

  7. YP111

    Incheon International Airport

    19:15

    ICN

    11h

    Direct

    14:15

    SFO

    S - T - T - -

  8. CZ3824

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    11:05

    PVG

    2h

    Direct

    13:05

    WUH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  9. CZ659

    Tianhe International Airport

    23:35

    WUH

    12h 5m

    Direct

    19:40

    SFO

    S - - W - - -

  10. FM3029

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    21:00

    PVG

    2h 45m

    Direct

    23:45

    HKG

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  11. YP802

    Hong Kong International Airport

    13:32

    HKG

    3h 19m

    Direct

    17:51

    ICN

    S M T - T - S

  12. YP111

    Incheon International Airport

    19:15

    ICN

    11h

    Direct

    14:15

    SFO

    S - T - T - -

  13. CX381

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    19:05

    PVG

    2h 45m

    Direct

    21:50

    HKG

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. YP802

    Hong Kong International Airport

    13:32

    HKG

    3h 19m

    Direct

    17:51

    ICN

    S M T - T - S

  15. YP111

    Incheon International Airport

    19:15

    ICN

    11h

    Direct

    14:15

    SFO

    S - T - T - -

  16. HO1291

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    16:45

    PVG

    2h 55m

    Direct

    19:40

    HKG

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  17. YP802

    Hong Kong International Airport

    13:32

    HKG

    3h 19m

    Direct

    17:51

    ICN

    S M T - T - S

  18. YP111

    Incheon International Airport

    19:15

    ICN

    11h

    Direct

    14:15

    SFO

    S - T - T - -

  19. CZ3544

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    21:40

    PVG

    1h 55m

    Direct

    23:35

    WUH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  20. CZ659

    Tianhe International Airport

    23:35

    WUH

    12h 5m

    Direct

    19:40

    SFO

    S - - W - - -

  21. HX237

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    12:25

    PVG

    3h 5m

    Direct

    15:30

    HKG

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  22. YP802

    Hong Kong International Airport

    13:32

    HKG

    3h 19m

    Direct

    17:51

    ICN

    S M T - T - S

  23. YP111

    Incheon International Airport

    19:15

    ICN

    11h

    Direct

    14:15

    SFO

    S - T - T - -

  24. CZ3585

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    18:20

    PVG

    2h 35m

    Direct

    20:55

    CAN

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  25. CZ659

    Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

    19:00

    CAN

    1h 40m

    Direct

    20:40

    WUH

    S - - W - - -

  26. CZ659

    Tianhe International Airport

    23:35

    WUH

    12h 5m

    Direct

    19:40

    SFO

    S - - W - - -
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About Shanghai Pudong International Airport and San Francisco International Airport

Learn about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance9,886.46km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceIDR 7,356,300
Cheapest return ticket priceIDR 13,180,500

FAQs for Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flights

  • How many daily flights are there from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    There are around 2 daily flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • The earliest flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport departs at 12:10, and the last departs at 12:30, with about 2 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around IDR 25,675,000 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The latest flight departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) at 17:25 and arrives in San Francisco International Airport (SFO) at 13:40.
    • The distance from San Francisco International Airport to downtown is about 17km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport. The distance is around 17km.
  • United Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 697 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport currently start from IDR 7,356,300, and round-trip fares start from IDR 13,180,500. The current lowest fare is a China Southern Airlines flight departing on Mon, Oct 12; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is IDR 20,400,900. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport operates around 7 weekly flights, mainly by United Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Shanghai Pudong International Airport and San Francisco International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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