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Cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration22 h and 50 mFlights between San Francisco and Shanghai take, on average, 22 h and 50 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£329Cheapest price for a flight between San Francisco and Shanghai found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportSan Francisco International AirportWhen flying from San Francisco to Shanghai

Destination airportsShanghai Pudong International AirportWhen travelling from San Francisco to Shanghai

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai

One-way average Price£1081The average price for a flight San Francisco - Shanghai at Opodo is £1081, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMayAccording to real data June is the most popular time to book a flight to Shanghai when departing from San Francisco

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 9 CNY

1 CNY = 0.11 GBP

Last checked on Mon 09/11

Distance: 6,139 mi

San Francisco airports

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)How far from city centre: 11 mi

Shanghai airports

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)How far from city centre: 19 mi

Book your San Francisco to Shanghai flight

Search direct and connecting flights from San Francisco to Shanghai (China) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £329, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from San Francisco to Shanghai takes roughly 14 h and 58 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the San Francisco–Shanghai route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Arrival airport: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

The weather in Shanghai

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Shanghai, temperatures average around 30ºC in the warmest months and roughly 1ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 32ºC
Lows: down to 1ºC
Hottest month: July
Coldest month: January
Driest month: December
Wettest month: September

Tips for cheaper flights from San Francisco to Shanghai

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Shanghai:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Shanghai. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from San Francisco to Shanghai

On average, how much is the price of a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai?

When you fly from San Francisco to Shanghai the average price is £1081. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Shanghai at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai is 329 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai?

The most popular months to book a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai are June, February and September, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from San Francisco to Shanghai?

The best time of the year to go to Shanghai when flying from San Francisco depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, March is the top 1º month to fly to Shanghai from San Francisco in terms of searches from our customer, followed by June and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, August, October and July are the months with less volume of searchs for the route San Francisco - Shanghai.

How long does the flight take to go from San Francisco to Shanghai?

The total flight time between San Francisco and Shanghai is of around 22 h and 50 m on average, considering an average distance of 6,138.84 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Shanghai compared to San Francisco?

While in San Francisco temperatures can reach an average of 17º ºC in summer, Shanghai can experience temperatures up to 27º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 5º ºC in Shanghai, compared to the 11º ºC average in San Francisco.

Which airports have flights between San Francisco and Shanghai?

The main airport route flying between San Francisco and Shanghai is: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport(PVG). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from San Francisco to Shanghai?

Asiana Airlines

Philippine Airlines
Korean Air

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