S$537 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$537 for one-way flights and S$923 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Philippine Airlines
Tue, 9 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$923 Return, found 1 day ago
S$923
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Philippine Airlines flight, departing Tue, 9 Sep from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Tue, 23 Sep, priced at S$923 found 1 day ago
Air China
Tue, 1 Apr - Wed, 16 Apr
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$938 Return, found 1 day ago
S$938
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Air China flight, departing Tue, 1 Apr from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Wed, 16 Apr, priced at S$938 found 1 day ago
Korean Air
Mon, 10 Mar - Thu, 17 Apr
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$1,164 Return, found 2 days ago
S$1,164
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Korean Air flight, departing Mon, 10 Mar from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Thu, 17 Apr, priced at S$1,164 found 2 days ago
Air Canada
Mon, 17 Mar - Mon, 24 Mar
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$1,263 Return, found 4 days ago
S$1,263
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, 17 Mar from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Mon, 24 Mar, priced at S$1,263 found 4 days ago
Asiana Airlines
Mon, 17 Mar - Mon, 24 Mar
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$1,356 Return, found 4 days ago
S$1,356
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Asiana Airlines flight, departing Mon, 17 Mar from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Mon, 24 Mar, priced at S$1,356 found 4 days ago
All Nippon Airways
Mon, 14 Apr - Mon, 21 Apr
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$1,356 Return, found 2 days ago
S$1,356
Return
found 2 days ago
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Mon, 14 Apr from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Mon, 21 Apr, priced at S$1,356 found 2 days ago
China Eastern Airlines
Thu, 6 Mar - Thu, 20 Mar
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$1,519 Return, found 5 days ago
S$1,519
Return
found 5 days ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Thu, 6 Mar from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Thu, 20 Mar, priced at S$1,519 found 5 days ago
Japan Airlines
Tue, 9 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$1,570 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,570
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Japan Airlines flight, departing Tue, 9 Sep from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Tue, 23 Sep, priced at S$1,570 found 1 day ago
Qatar Airways
Mon, 10 Mar - Tue, 18 Mar
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$1,572 Return, found 4 days ago
S$1,572
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Mon, 10 Mar from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Tue, 18 Mar, priced at S$1,572 found 4 days ago
Cathay Pacific
Wed, 5 Mar - Mon, 31 Mar
PVG
Shanghai
SFO
San Francisco
S$1,590 Return, found 6 hours ago
S$1,590
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Wed, 5 Mar from Shanghai to San Francisco, returning Mon, 31 Mar, priced at S$1,590 found 6 hours ago
Shanghai to San Francisco route information
Origin airport
Pudong Intl.
Destination airport
San Francisco Intl.
Airlines serving
Air Canada, Air China, Air France, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Delta, EVA Airways, Emirates, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, United
Return price
S$922
Distance
9818 km

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$923. 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.
Shanghai Airports

Shanghai

Pudong Intl. to San Francisco
S$922.30
Hongqiao Intl. to San Francisco
S$937.30
*Available to Expedia members.