Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai

Flight deals from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai

Looking for cheap tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai, or a last-minute trip? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai

Arm yourself with these facts on the fly.
Cheapest flight foundHK$5,521, Shanghai
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time13 hrs, 34 mins
Average flights per week18
Most popular airlineAir China

Frequently asked questions

Yes - direct flights currently operate from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport in Shanghai.
We looked at all of the upcoming return flights from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai we could find over the next 12 months. It looks like HK$5,521 is the best price. This is good, compared to the average Shanghai ticket price of HK$8,484.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai is currently August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai on Tuesday, 12 August 2025.
If you're flying from San Francisco International, the cheapest city in Shanghai to fly into is Shanghai. The cheapest airport serving Shanghai at the moment is Shanghai Pudong.
The average flight time between San Francisco International Airport and Shanghai is 13 hours and 34 minutes.