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San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from SAR 1,760 and round-trip from SAR 3,250. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • SFO 00:20
      20h 5m
      SHA 12:25
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 30 | All Nippon Airways
      PVG 02:35
      28h 55m
      SFO 15:30
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 7 | All Nippon Airways
      SAR 3,250 SAR 4,267
      24% off
      24% off
      SAR 4,267 SAR 3,250
    • SFO 11:05
      33h 20m
      SHA 12:25
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 9 | All Nippon Airways
      PVG 02:35
      28h 55m
      SFO 15:30
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 12 | All Nippon Airways
      SAR 3,301 SAR 4,267
      23% off
      23% off
      SAR 4,267 SAR 3,301
    • SFO 00:20
      20h 5m
      SHA 12:25
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 29 | All Nippon Airways
      SHA 13:40
      35h 40m
      SFO 09:20
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 1 | All Nippon Airways
      SAR 3,487 SAR 4,267
      18% off
      18% off
      SAR 4,267 SAR 3,487
    • SFO 00:20
      20h 5m
      SHA 12:25
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Sat, Nov 28 | All Nippon Airways
      PVG 02:35
      22h 45m
      SFO 09:20
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | All Nippon Airways
      SAR 3,487
      18% off
      SAR 4,267 SAR 3,487
    • SFO 00:20
      20h 5m
      SHA 12:25
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Fri, Nov 27 | All Nippon Airways
      PVG 02:35
      22h 45m
      SFO 09:20
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | All Nippon Airways
      SAR 3,487
      18% off
      SAR 4,267 SAR 3,487
    • SFO 00:20
      20h 5m
      SHA 12:25
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 3 | All Nippon Airways
      SHA 13:40
      17h 50m
      SFO 15:30
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 10 | All Nippon Airways
      SAR 3,495
      18% off
      SAR 4,267 SAR 3,495
    • SFO 00:20
      20h 5m
      SHA 12:25
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Dec 2 | All Nippon Airways
      PVG 02:35
      28h 55m
      SFO 15:30
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | All Nippon Airways
      SAR 3,495
      18% off
      SAR 4,267 SAR 3,495
    • SFO 00:20
      20h 5m
      SHA 12:25
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 1 | All Nippon Airways
      SHA 13:40
      17h 50m
      SFO 15:30
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | All Nippon Airways
      SAR 3,495
      18% off
      SAR 4,267 SAR 3,495
    • SFO 23:35
      22h 40m
      SHA 14:15
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 3 | China Southern Airlines
      PVG 17:35
      32h 57m
      SFO 10:32
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 10 | Air Canada
      SAR 3,531
      17% off
      SAR 4,267 SAR 3,531
    • SFO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SHA 14:00
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Thu, Oct 22 | Normal Airline
      SHA 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SFO 16:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 24 | Normal Airline
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      SFO 23:35
      25h 40m
      1 stop
      SHA 17:15
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 3 | China Southern Airlines
      SAR 1,760 SAR 2,528
      30% off
      30% off
      SAR 2,528 SAR 1,760
    • SFO 12:00
      18h 55m
      1 stop
      SHA 22:55
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Sat, Nov 28 | Air China
      SAR 1,829 SAR 2,528
      28% off
      28% off
      SAR 2,528 SAR 1,829
    • SFO 12:00
      17h 40m
      1 stop
      SHA 21:40
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Sat, Nov 28 | Air China
      SAR 1,829 SAR 3,946
      54% off
      54% off
      SAR 3,946 SAR 1,829
    • SFO 15:20
      38h 50m
      1 stop
      SHA 22:10
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 1 | Air Premia
      SAR 1,970
      22% off
      SAR 2,528 SAR 1,970
    • SFO 00:20
      20h 5m
      1 stop
      SHA 12:25
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 30 | All Nippon Airways
      SAR 2,069
      18% off
      SAR 2,528 SAR 2,069
    • SFO 23:55
      24h 25m
      1 stop
      SHA 15:20
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Oct 28 | Cathay Pacific
      SAR 2,096
      17% off
      SAR 2,528 SAR 2,096
    • SFO 12:25
      32h 55m
      1 stop
      SHA 12:20
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Thu, Oct 29 | Cathay Pacific
      SAR 2,098
      17% off
      SAR 2,528 SAR 2,098
    • SFO 12:00
      18h 55m
      1 stop
      SHA 22:55
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Jan 6 | Air China
      SAR 2,099
      47% off
      SAR 3,946 SAR 2,099
    • SFO 16:20
      38h 50m
      1 stop
      SHA 22:10
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Sat, Oct 31 | Air Premia
      SAR 2,106
      17% off
      SAR 2,528 SAR 2,106
    • SFO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SHA 14:00
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Thu, Oct 22 | Normal Airline
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    • SFO 12:00
      17h 40m
      1 stop
      SHA 21:40
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Sat, Nov 28 | Air China
      SAR 1,829 SAR 3,946
      54% off
      54% off
      SAR 3,946 SAR 1,829
    • SFO 00:20
      20h 5m
      1 stop
      SHA 12:25
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 30 | All Nippon Airways
      SAR 2,069 SAR 3,946
      48% off
      48% off
      SAR 3,946 SAR 2,069
    • SFO 12:00
      18h 55m
      1 stop
      SHA 22:55
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Jan 6 | Air China
      SAR 2,099 SAR 3,946
      47% off
      47% off
      SAR 3,946 SAR 2,099
    • SFO 00:20
      20h 5m
      1 stop
      SHA 12:25
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 3 | All Nippon Airways
      SAR 2,129
      46% off
      SAR 3,946 SAR 2,129
    • SFO 12:00
      17h 40m
      1 stop
      SHA 21:40
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Sat, Dec 5 | Air China
      SAR 2,470
      37% off
      SAR 3,946 SAR 2,470
    • SFO 12:00
      17h 40m
      1 stop
      SHA 21:40
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Sat, Dec 26 | Air China
      SAR 2,539
      36% off
      SAR 3,946 SAR 2,539
    • SFO 13:00
      18h 55m
      1 stop
      SHA 22:55
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Oct 28 | Air China
      SAR 2,644
      33% off
      SAR 3,946 SAR 2,644
    • SFO 12:00
      18h 55m
      1 stop
      SHA 22:55
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 4 | Air China
      SAR 2,661
      33% off
      SAR 3,946 SAR 2,661
    • SFO 12:00
      17h 40m
      1 stop
      SHA 21:40
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Sat, Nov 7 | Air China
      SAR 2,887
      27% off
      SAR 3,946 SAR 2,887
    • SFO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SHA 14:00
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Thu, Oct 22 | Normal Airline
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    • SFO 13:00
      18h 40m
      1 stop
      SHA 22:40
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Oct 21 | Air China
      SAR 2,962 SAR 13,134
      77% off
      77% off
      SAR 13,134 SAR 2,962
    • SFO 23:00
      18h 45m
      1 stop
      SHA 09:45
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Tue, Nov 17 | Asiana Airlines
      SAR 4,279 SAR 13,134
      67% off
      67% off
      SAR 13,134 SAR 4,279
    • SFO 13:00
      18h 55m
      1 stop
      SHA 22:55
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Sat, Oct 24 | Air China
      SAR 2,832 SAR 13,134
      78% off
      78% off
      SAR 13,134 SAR 2,832
    • SFO 12:00
      18h 55m
      1 stop
      SHA 22:55
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 11 | Air China
      SAR 2,660
      80% off
      SAR 13,134 SAR 2,660
    • SFO 10:45
      18h 55m
      1 stop
      SHA 21:40
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 11 | United Airlines
      SAR 3,770
      71% off
      SAR 13,134 SAR 3,770
    • SFO 11:45
      18h 55m
      1 stop
      SHA 21:40
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Thu, Oct 29 | United Airlines
      SAR 11,032
      16% off
      SAR 13,134 SAR 11,032
    • SFO 11:45
      18h 55m
      1 stop
      SHA 21:40
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Sat, Oct 24 | United Airlines
      SAR 4,570
      65% off
      SAR 13,134 SAR 4,570
    • SFO 10:45
      18h 55m
      1 stop
      SHA 21:40
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 23 | United Airlines
      SAR 10,111
      23% off
      SAR 13,134 SAR 10,111
    • SFO 11:45
      18h 55m
      1 stop
      SHA 21:40
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Mon, Oct 26 | United Airlines
      SAR 3,764
      71% off
      SAR 13,134 SAR 3,764
    • SFO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SHA 14:00
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Thu, Oct 22 | Normal Airline
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    • SFO 23:20
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      SHA 09:45
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Oct 21 | Asiana Airlines
      SAR 3,314 SAR 3,946
      16% off
      16% off
      SAR 3,946 SAR 3,314
    • SFO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SHA 14:00
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Thu, Oct 22 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from San Francisco to Shanghai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao 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 San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, the best time to buy is in January, with an average price of SAR 1,584. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as SAR 3,656.

SAR 3,656
SAR 2,620
SAR 1,584
SAR 548
    Cheapest
  • SAR 1,962
    Sep
  • SAR 2,091
    Oct
  • SAR 1,759
    Nov
  • SAR 3,547
    Dec
  • SAR 1,584
    Jan
  • SAR 2,528
    Feb
  • SAR 1,717
    Mar
  • SAR 2,156
    Apr
  • SAR 2,663
    May
  • SAR 3,656
    Jun
  • SAR 2,464
    Jul
  • SAR 2,042
    Aug

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao 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 San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is Thursday, 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.

SAR 3,778
SAR 2,910
SAR 2,042
SAR 1,174
    Cheapest
  • SAR 2,738
    Mon
  • SAR 3,778
    Tue
  • SAR 2,786
    Wed
  • SAR 2,042
    Thu
  • SAR 3,149
    Fri
  • SAR 2,984
    Sat
  • SAR 2,244
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is Xiamen Airlines (from SAR 1,629) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Xiamen Airlines
From SAR 1,629
China Southern Airlines
From SAR 1,810
Air China
From SAR 1,839
Frontier Airlines
From SAR 1,911
Alaska Airlines
From SAR 1,916
Delta Air Lines
From SAR 1,925
Air Canada
From SAR 1,942
Philippine Airlines
From SAR 1,964
Cathay Pacific
From SAR 1,989
Air Premia
From SAR 2,033

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

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. CA986

    San Francisco International Airport

    13:00

    SFO

    14h

    Direct

    18:00

    PEK

    - - T - - F -
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  2. CA1589

    Beijing Capital International Airport

    20:30

    PEK

    2h 10m

    Direct

    22:40

    SHA

    S M T W T F S

  3. CZ660

    San Francisco International Airport

    00:35

    SFO

    18h 20m

    Direct

    09:55

    CAN

    - M - - T - -
    Search

  4. CZ3539

    Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

    12:00

    CAN

    2h 20m

    Direct

    14:20

    SHA

    S M T W T F S

  5. CZ658

    San Francisco International Airport

    00:35

    SFO

    14h 45m

    Direct

    06:20

    CAN

    - - T - - - S
    Search

  6. CZ3539

    Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

    12:00

    CAN

    2h 20m

    Direct

    14:20

    SHA

    S M T W T F S

  7. CZ660

    San Francisco International Airport

    00:35

    SFO

    18h 20m

    Direct

    09:55

    CAN

    - M - - T - -
    Search

  8. CZ3571

    Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

    15:00

    CAN

    2h 15m

    Direct

    17:15

    SHA

    S M T W T F S

  9. DL2267

    San Francisco International Airport

    16:49

    SFO

    1h 28m

    Direct

    18:17

    LAX

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. CZ328

    Los Angeles International Airport

    23:50

    LAX

    15h 5m

    Direct

    05:55

    CAN

    S - T - T F S

  11. CZ3523

    Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

    08:00

    CAN

    2h 20m

    Direct

    10:20

    SHA

    S M T W T F S

  12. CZ658

    San Francisco International Airport

    00:35

    SFO

    14h 45m

    Direct

    06:20

    CAN

    - - T - - - S
    Search

  13. CZ3503

    Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

    16:00

    CAN

    2h 25m

    Direct

    18:25

    SHA

    S M T W T F S

  14. CZ658

    San Francisco International Airport

    00:35

    SFO

    14h 45m

    Direct

    06:20

    CAN

    - - T - - - S
    Search

  15. CZ3545

    Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

    17:00

    CAN

    2h 15m

    Direct

    19:15

    SHA

    S M - - - - S

  16. CZ660

    San Francisco International Airport

    00:35

    SFO

    18h 20m

    Direct

    09:55

    CAN

    - M - - T - -
    Search

  17. CZ3545

    Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

    17:00

    CAN

    2h 15m

    Direct

    19:15

    SHA

    S M - - - - S

  18. DL2267

    San Francisco International Airport

    16:49

    SFO

    1h 28m

    Direct

    18:17

    LAX

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  19. CX883

    Los Angeles International Airport

    23:30

    LAX

    15h 15m

    Direct

    05:45

    HKG

    S M T W T F S

  20. CX348

    Hong Kong International Airport

    10:00

    HKG

    2h 20m

    Direct

    12:20

    SHA

    S M - - - - S

  21. CZ660

    San Francisco International Airport

    00:35

    SFO

    18h 20m

    Direct

    09:55

    CAN

    - M - - T - -
    Search

  22. CZ3581

    Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

    18:00

    CAN

    2h 30m

    Direct

    20:30

    SHA

    S M T W T F S
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About San Francisco International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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

Flight distance 9,915.21km
Cheapest one-way ticket price SAR 1,760
Cheapest return ticket price SAR 3,250

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

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Shanghai?

    • The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to downtown is about 32km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to downtown is about 13km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is Shanghai Pudong International Airport. The distance is around 44km.
  • One-way flights from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport currently start from SAR 1,760, and round-trip fares start from SAR 3,250. The current lowest fare is a China Southern Airlines flight departing on Thu, Dec 3; 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 San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is SAR 3,012. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
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