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San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from JPY 60,060 and round-trip from JPY 131,960. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SFO 13:00
        13h 25m
        Nonstop
        PVG 17:25
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Mon, Oct 19 | United Airlines
        PVG 13:10
        11h 15m
        Nonstop
        SFO 09:25
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 26 | United Airlines
        JPY 172,670 JPY 240,740
        28% off
        28% off
        JPY 240,740 JPY 172,670
      • SFO 12:55
        13h 50m
        Nonstop
        PVG 18:45
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Thu, Nov 12 | United Airlines
        PVG 13:10
        11h 15m
        Nonstop
        SFO 08:25
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 18 | United Airlines
        JPY 175,740 JPY 240,740
        27% off
        27% off
        JPY 240,740 JPY 175,740
      • SFO 22:40
        25h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:50
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 16 | Philippine Airlines
        PVG 01:45
        34h
        1 stop
        SFO 19:45
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 19 | Philippine Airlines
        JPY 131,960 JPY 240,740
        45% off
        45% off
        JPY 240,740 JPY 131,960
      • SFO 22:40
        34h
        1 stop
        PVG 00:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 9 | Philippine Airlines
        PVG 16:55
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        SFO 19:45
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 12 | Philippine Airlines
        JPY 131,960
        45% off
        JPY 240,740 JPY 131,960
      • SFO 22:40
        34h
        1 stop
        PVG 00:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 4 | Philippine Airlines
        PVG 01:45
        34h
        1 stop
        SFO 19:45
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Philippine Airlines
        JPY 131,960
        45% off
        JPY 240,740 JPY 131,960
      • SFO 23:40
        34h
        1 stop
        PVG 00:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sun, Oct 25 | Philippine Airlines
        PVG 16:55
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        SFO 20:45
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 28 | Philippine Airlines
        JPY 131,960
        45% off
        JPY 240,740 JPY 131,960
      • SFO 22:40
        34h
        1 stop
        PVG 00:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 2 | Philippine Airlines
        PVG 01:45
        34h
        1 stop
        SFO 19:45
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Philippine Airlines
        JPY 132,010
        45% off
        JPY 240,740 JPY 132,010
      • SFO 23:40
        34h
        1 stop
        PVG 00:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Mon, Oct 26 | Philippine Airlines
        PVG 01:45
        34h
        1 stop
        SFO 19:45
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 1 | Philippine Airlines
        JPY 132,030
        45% off
        JPY 240,740 JPY 132,030
      • SFO 22:40
        34h
        1 stop
        PVG 00:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 8 | Philippine Airlines
        PVG 01:45
        34h
        1 stop
        SFO 19:45
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 12 | Philippine Airlines
        JPY 133,840
        44% off
        JPY 240,740 JPY 133,840
      • SFO 22:40
        34h
        1 stop
        PVG 00:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 1 | Philippine Airlines
        PVG 22:05
        37h 35m
        1 stop
        SFO 19:40
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 4 | China Southern Airlines
        JPY 135,740
        44% off
        JPY 240,740 JPY 135,740
      • SFO 22:40
        34h
        1 stop
        PVG 00:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 11 | Philippine Airlines
        PVG 01:45
        34h
        1 stop
        SFO 19:45
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 18 | Philippine Airlines
        JPY 135,920
        44% off
        JPY 240,740 JPY 135,920
      • SFO 00:30
        23h
        1 stop
        PVG 14:30
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Thu, Oct 22 | Philippine Airlines
        PVG 16:55
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        SFO 20:45
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 29 | Philippine Airlines
        JPY 135,920
        44% off
        JPY 240,740 JPY 135,920
      • SFO 22:40
        34h
        1 stop
        PVG 00:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 23 | Philippine Airlines
        PVG 16:55
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        SFO 19:45
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 26 | Philippine Airlines
        JPY 135,950
        44% off
        JPY 240,740 JPY 135,950
      • SFO 22:50
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sun, Oct 18 | Vietnam Airlines
        PVG 15:10
        41h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 17:55
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 21 | Vietnam Airlines
        JPY 136,020
        43% off
        JPY 240,740 JPY 136,020
      • SFO 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 14:00
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
        SHA 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SFO 16:00
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SFO 12:00
        14h
        Nonstop
        PVG 17:00
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Thu, Oct 15 | China Eastern Airlines
        JPY 113,530 JPY 156,200
        27% off
        27% off
        JPY 156,200 JPY 113,530
      • SFO 12:00
        13h 35m
        Nonstop
        PVG 17:35
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 16 | China Eastern Airlines
        JPY 114,020 JPY 156,200
        27% off
        27% off
        JPY 156,200 JPY 114,020
      • SFO 10:55
        42h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 20:20
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Thu, Oct 22 | Air India
        JPY 60,060 JPY 156,200
        62% off
        62% off
        JPY 156,200 JPY 60,060
      • SFO 22:40
        25h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:50
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 2 | Philippine Airlines
        JPY 64,250
        59% off
        JPY 156,200 JPY 64,250
      • SFO 23:40
        34h
        1 stop
        PVG 00:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sun, Oct 25 | Philippine Airlines
        JPY 64,490
        59% off
        JPY 156,200 JPY 64,490
      • SFO 22:40
        34h
        1 stop
        PVG 00:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 4 | Philippine Airlines
        JPY 64,560
        59% off
        JPY 156,200 JPY 64,560
      • SFO 22:40
        34h
        1 stop
        PVG 00:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 1 | Philippine Airlines
        JPY 64,560
        59% off
        JPY 156,200 JPY 64,560
      • SFO 22:40
        34h
        1 stop
        PVG 00:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 15 | Philippine Airlines
        JPY 64,670
        59% off
        JPY 156,200 JPY 64,670
      • SFO 22:40
        34h
        1 stop
        PVG 00:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 11 | Philippine Airlines
        JPY 64,670
        59% off
        JPY 156,200 JPY 64,670
      • SFO 23:40
        34h
        1 stop
        PVG 00:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Mon, Oct 26 | Philippine Airlines
        JPY 66,550
        56% off
        JPY 156,200 JPY 66,550
      • SFO 22:40
        34h
        1 stop
        PVG 00:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 8 | Philippine Airlines
        JPY 67,390
        56% off
        JPY 156,200 JPY 67,390
      • SFO 22:40
        34h
        1 stop
        PVG 00:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 23 | Philippine Airlines
        JPY 67,910
        56% off
        JPY 156,200 JPY 67,910
      • SFO 22:40
        34h
        1 stop
        PVG 00:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sat, Nov 14 | Philippine Airlines
        JPY 70,530
        55% off
        JPY 156,200 JPY 70,530
      • SFO 16:45
        38h
        1 stop
        PVG 21:45
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Tue, Oct 20 | ZIPAIR
        JPY 70,760
        55% off
        JPY 156,200 JPY 70,760
      • SFO 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 14:00
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport 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 Pudong International Airport

Which month offers the lowest one-way fares when flying from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average one-way fares by month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, for cheaper one-way flights from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, it is best to book in September, when average fares are JPY 95,140. Try to avoid June, as fares peak at around JPY 207,420.

JPY 207,420
JPY 151,280
JPY 95,140
JPY 39,000
    Cheapest
  • JPY 123,400
    Oct
  • JPY 109,480
    Nov
  • JPY 171,330
    Dec
  • JPY 99,370
    Jan
  • JPY 129,540
    Feb
  • JPY 163,020
    Mar
  • JPY 109,140
    Apr
  • JPY 143,280
    May
  • JPY 207,420
    Jun
  • JPY 121,130
    Jul
  • JPY 124,730
    Aug
  • JPY 95,140
    Sep

Which month offers the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average round-trip fares by month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, September usually offers the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, with an average price of JPY 151,050. December is typically the most expensive month, with average fares reaching JPY 275,800.

JPY 275,800
JPY 213,425
JPY 151,050
JPY 88,675
    Cheapest
  • JPY 201,630
    Oct
  • JPY 179,600
    Nov
  • JPY 275,800
    Dec
  • JPY 160,560
    Jan
  • JPY 176,460
    Feb
  • JPY 170,280
    Mar
  • JPY 176,970
    Apr
  • JPY 223,970
    May
  • JPY 248,850
    Jun
  • JPY 233,950
    Jul
  • JPY 153,580
    Aug
  • JPY 151,050
    Sep

Which day of the week offers the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average fares by day of the week for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is Thursday, when average fares are usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday, as fares are typically the highest.

JPY 159,420
JPY 139,855
JPY 120,290
JPY 100,725
    Cheapest
  • JPY 129,350
    Mon
  • JPY 138,590
    Tue
  • JPY 136,010
    Wed
  • JPY 120,290
    Thu
  • JPY 131,030
    Fri
  • JPY 132,890
    Sat
  • JPY 159,420
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is Air India (from JPY 60,060) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Air India
From JPY 60,060
Philippine Airlines
From JPY 64,250
Flair Airlines
From JPY 68,350
ZIPAIR
From JPY 70,760
Air China
From JPY 74,160
Frontier Airlines
From JPY 74,740
China Southern Airlines
From JPY 74,910
Vietnam Airlines
From JPY 75,280
Asiana Airlines
From JPY 75,350
Alaska Airlines
From JPY 76,290

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

Check on the flight schedule from San Francisco to Shanghai to find the flight that matches your travel plan.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. ZG025

    San Francisco International Airport

    16:45

    SFO

    11h 15m

    Nonstop

    20:00

    NRT

    S M T W T F S
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  2. MM877

    Haneda Airport

    02:40

    HND

    3h 20m

    Nonstop

    05:00

    PVG

    S M T W T F S

  3. VN099

    San Francisco International Airport

    21:10

    SFO

    16h 35m

    Nonstop

    04:45

    SGN

    - - T W - - S
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  4. VN524

    Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    07:20

    SGN

    4h 20m

    Nonstop

    12:40

    PVG

    S M T W T F S

  5. PR105

    San Francisco International Airport

    00:30

    SFO

    14h

    Nonstop

    05:30

    MNL

    S M - W T F -
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  6. PR336

    Ninoy Aquino International Airport

    11:10

    MNL

    3h 45m

    Nonstop

    14:55

    PVG

    S M T W T F S

  7. F93308

    San Francisco International Airport

    11:41

    SFO

    1h 31m

    Nonstop

    13:12

    LAX

    S - T W T - S
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  8. CA984

    Los Angeles International Airport

    23:25

    LAX

    15h 5m

    Nonstop

    05:30

    PEK

    S - - W T - -

  9. CA8357

    Beijing Capital International Airport

    07:40

    PEK

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    09:55

    PVG

    S M - W - F -

  10. AS753

    San Francisco International Airport

    13:25

    SFO

    1h 31m

    Nonstop

    14:56

    LAX

    S M T W T F S
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  11. 3U3838

    Los Angeles International Airport

    23:15

    LAX

    15h 45m

    Nonstop

    06:00

    TFU

    - M - - T - S

  12. 3U6995

    Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

    16:30

    TFU

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    19:00

    PVG

    S M T W T F S

  13. ZG025

    San Francisco International Airport

    16:45

    SFO

    11h 15m

    Nonstop

    20:00

    NRT

    S M T W T F S
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  14. IJ005

    Narita International Airport

    19:20

    NRT

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    22:00

    PVG

    S M T W T F S

  15. DL1862

    San Francisco International Airport

    12:05

    SFO

    1h 27m

    Nonstop

    13:32

    LAX

    S M T W T F S
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  16. 3U3838

    Los Angeles International Airport

    23:15

    LAX

    15h 45m

    Nonstop

    06:00

    TFU

    - M - - T - S

  17. 3U6995

    Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

    16:30

    TFU

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    19:00

    PVG

    S M T W T F S

  18. F93308

    San Francisco International Airport

    11:41

    SFO

    1h 31m

    Nonstop

    13:12

    LAX

    S - T W T - S
    Search

  19. 3U3838

    Los Angeles International Airport

    23:15

    LAX

    15h 45m

    Nonstop

    06:00

    TFU

    - M - - T - S

  20. 3U6995

    Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

    16:30

    TFU

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    19:00

    PVG

    S M T W T F S

  21. AA2660

    San Francisco International Airport

    07:15

    SFO

    1h 39m

    Nonstop

    08:54

    LAX

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  22. 3U3838

    Los Angeles International Airport

    23:15

    LAX

    15h 45m

    Nonstop

    06:00

    TFU

    - M - - T - S

  23. 3U6995

    Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

    16:30

    TFU

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    19:00

    PVG

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

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

Flight distance 9,886.46 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price JPY 60,060
Cheapest return ticket price JPY 131,960

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

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport?

    San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport takes about 12 hours 34 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 1 daily flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
  • The earliest flight from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport departs at 12:00, and the last departs at 13:00, 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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around JPY 215,960 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from San Francisco International Airport at 09:05 and arrives in Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 17:00.
    • The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to downtown is about 32 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to downtown is about 13 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. The distance is around 44 km.
  • United Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 1755 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport currently start from JPY 60,060, and round-trip fares start from JPY 131,960. The current lowest fare is a Air India flight departing on Thu, Oct 22; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. United Airlines and China Eastern Airlines operate direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, with an average flight time of 12 hours 32 minutes, and around 10 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • 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 Pudong International Airport is JPY 180,240. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport operates around 10 weekly flights, mainly by United Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter San Francisco International Airport and Shanghai Pudong 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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