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Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from CAD 594 and round-trip from CAD 1,038. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 12:10
        11h 45m
        Direct
        SFO 08:55
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Sep 2 | United Airlines
        SFO 13:00
        13h 25m
        Direct
        PVG 17:25
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 9 | United Airlines
        CAD 1,746 CAD 1,962
        11% off
        11% off
        CAD 1,962 CAD 1,746
      • PVG 12:10
        11h 25m
        Direct
        SFO 08:35
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Sep 9 | United Airlines
        SFO 13:00
        13h 25m
        Direct
        PVG 17:25
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sun, Sep 13 | United Airlines
        CAD 1,746 CAD 1,962
        11% off
        11% off
        CAD 1,962 CAD 1,746
      • PVG 15:10
        41h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 17:55
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 7 | Vietnam Airlines
        SFO 22:50
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Oct 14 | Vietnam Airlines
        CAD 1,038 CAD 1,962
        47% off
        47% off
        CAD 1,962 CAD 1,038
      • PVG 15:10
        41h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 17:55
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 9 | Vietnam Airlines
        SFO 22:50
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Thu, Oct 15 | Vietnam Airlines
        CAD 1,041
        47% off
        CAD 1,962 CAD 1,041
      • PVG 15:10
        41h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 17:55
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Aug 29 | Vietnam Airlines
        SFO 22:50
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 2 | Vietnam Airlines
        CAD 1,042
        47% off
        CAD 1,962 CAD 1,042
      • PVG 15:10
        41h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 17:55
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 16 | Vietnam Airlines
        SFO 22:50
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Thu, Oct 22 | Vietnam Airlines
        CAD 1,043
        47% off
        CAD 1,962 CAD 1,043
      • PVG 15:10
        41h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 17:55
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 14 | Vietnam Airlines
        SFO 22:50
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Oct 21 | Vietnam Airlines
        CAD 1,043
        47% off
        CAD 1,962 CAD 1,043
      • PVG 15:10
        41h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 17:55
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Tue, Sep 1 | Vietnam Airlines
        SFO 22:50
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sun, Sep 6 | Vietnam Airlines
        CAD 1,054
        46% off
        CAD 1,962 CAD 1,054
      • PVG 15:10
        41h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 17:55
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 3 | Vietnam Airlines
        SFO 22:50
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sat, Oct 10 | Vietnam Airlines
        CAD 1,056
        46% off
        CAD 1,962 CAD 1,056
      • PVG 15:10
        41h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 17:55
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 10 | Vietnam Airlines
        SFO 22:50
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sat, Oct 17 | Vietnam Airlines
        CAD 1,056
        46% off
        CAD 1,962 CAD 1,056
      • PVG 15:10
        41h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 17:55
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Sep 9 | Vietnam Airlines
        SFO 22:50
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:40
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 16 | Vietnam Airlines
        CAD 1,092
        44% off
        CAD 1,962 CAD 1,092
      • PVG 16:00
        20h 10m
        1 stop
        SFO 21:10
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Sep 23 | Philippine Airlines
        SFO 00:30
        23h
        1 stop
        PVG 14:30
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sun, Sep 27 | Philippine Airlines
        CAD 1,112
        43% off
        CAD 1,962 CAD 1,112
      • PVG 15:55
        33h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:20
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Sep 14 | Air Canada
        SFO 16:30
        30h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 14:05
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sat, Sep 19 | Air Canada
        CAD 1,128
        43% off
        CAD 1,962 CAD 1,128
      • PVG 13:10
        17h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 15:30
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Sep 12 | Asiana Airlines
        SFO 23:20
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:00
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 15 | Asiana Airlines
        CAD 1,149
        41% off
        CAD 1,962 CAD 1,149
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:00
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sun, Aug 30 | Normal Airline
        SFO 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SHA 16:00
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 1 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 12:10
        11h 25m
        Direct
        SFO 08:35
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 7 | United Airlines
        CAD 993 CAD 1,116
        11% off
        11% off
        CAD 1,116 CAD 993
      • PVG 12:10
        11h 25m
        Direct
        SFO 08:35
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 10 | United Airlines
        CAD 993 CAD 1,116
        11% off
        11% off
        CAD 1,116 CAD 993
      • PVG 18:20
        41h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 20:40
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sun, Oct 11 | China Southern Airlines
        CAD 594 CAD 1,116
        47% off
        47% off
        CAD 1,116 CAD 594
      • PVG 11:05
        24h 35m
        1 stop
        SFO 20:40
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 19 | China Southern Airlines
        CAD 601
        46% off
        CAD 1,116 CAD 601
      • PVG 15:10
        41h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 17:55
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Tue, Sep 1 | Vietnam Airlines
        CAD 609
        45% off
        CAD 1,116 CAD 609
      • PVG 11:05
        24h 35m
        1 stop
        SFO 20:40
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 22 | China Southern Airlines
        CAD 609
        45% off
        CAD 1,116 CAD 609
      • PVG 15:10
        41h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 17:55
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Fri, Sep 11 | Vietnam Airlines
        CAD 611
        45% off
        CAD 1,116 CAD 611
      • PVG 18:20
        41h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 20:40
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 7 | China Southern Airlines
        CAD 611
        45% off
        CAD 1,116 CAD 611
      • PVG 18:20
        41h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 20:40
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sun, Oct 18 | China Southern Airlines
        CAD 613
        45% off
        CAD 1,116 CAD 613
      • PVG 15:10
        41h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 17:55
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 7 | Vietnam Airlines
        CAD 616
        45% off
        CAD 1,116 CAD 616
      • PVG 15:10
        41h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 17:55
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Fri, Sep 4 | Vietnam Airlines
        CAD 616
        45% off
        CAD 1,116 CAD 616
      • PVG 06:55
        28h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 20:40
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 5 | China Southern Airlines
        CAD 616
        45% off
        CAD 1,116 CAD 616
      • PVG 18:20
        41h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 20:40
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sun, Oct 4 | China Southern Airlines
        CAD 620
        44% off
        CAD 1,116 CAD 620
      • PVG 15:10
        41h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 17:55
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 21 | Vietnam Airlines
        CAD 624
        44% off
        CAD 1,116 CAD 624
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:00
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sun, Aug 30 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport are based on average airline prices for the next 3 months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

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

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport are usually in May, with an average price of CAD 832. It is best to avoid July, when the average price can reach CAD 1,431.

CAD 1,431
CAD 1,132
CAD 832
CAD 533
    Cheapest
  • CAD 861
    Aug
  • CAD 1,397
    Sep
  • CAD 1,153
    Oct
  • CAD 937
    Nov
  • CAD 919
    Dec
  • CAD 1,264
    Jan
  • CAD 984
    Feb
  • CAD 1,196
    Mar
  • CAD 1,174
    Apr
  • CAD 832
    May
  • CAD 928
    Jun
  • CAD 1,431
    Jul

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, March is often the month to find the lowest fares from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with an average price of CAD 1,421. April is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching CAD 2,589.

CAD 2,589
CAD 2,005
CAD 1,421
CAD 837
    Cheapest
  • CAD 1,898
    Aug
  • CAD 1,451
    Sep
  • CAD 1,513
    Oct
  • CAD 1,718
    Nov
  • CAD 1,704
    Dec
  • CAD 1,487
    Jan
  • CAD 1,908
    Feb
  • CAD 1,421
    Mar
  • CAD 2,589
    Apr
  • CAD 2,225
    May
  • CAD 2,061
    Jun
  • CAD 2,190
    Jul

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco 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 departure day from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Tuesday as prices are typically highest on that day.

CAD 1,364
CAD 1,198
CAD 1,031
CAD 865
    Cheapest
  • CAD 1,066
    Mon
  • CAD 1,364
    Tue
  • CAD 1,031
    Wed
  • CAD 1,230
    Thu
  • CAD 1,253
    Fri
  • CAD 1,231
    Sat
  • CAD 1,121
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is China Southern Airlines (from CAD 594) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

China Southern Airlines
From CAD 594
Hong Kong Airlines
From CAD 598
Juneyao Airlines
From CAD 604
Cathay Pacific
From CAD 607
Vietnam Airlines
From CAD 609
China Eastern Airlines
From CAD 611
Shanghai Airlines
From CAD 620
Sichuan Airlines
From CAD 634
Philippine Airlines
From CAD 646
Spring Airlines Japan
From CAD 690

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

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. HX231

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    07:40

    PVG

    3h

    Direct

    10:40

    HKG

    S M - W T F S
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  2. YP802

    Hong Kong International Airport

    19:30

    HKG

    3h 45m

    Direct

    00:15

    ICN

    S - T - T - S

  3. YP111

    Incheon International Airport

    19:15

    ICN

    11h

    Direct

    14:15

    SFO

    S - T - T - -

  4. CX303

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    07:20

    PVG

    2h 50m

    Direct

    10:10

    HKG

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  5. YP802

    Hong Kong International Airport

    19:30

    HKG

    3h 45m

    Direct

    00:15

    ICN

    S - T - T - S

  6. YP111

    Incheon International Airport

    19:15

    ICN

    11h

    Direct

    14:15

    SFO

    S - T - T - -

  7. CZ3824

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    11:05

    PVG

    1h 55m

    Direct

    13:00

    WUH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  8. CZ659

    Tianhe International Airport

    23:40

    WUH

    12h

    Direct

    20:40

    SFO

    S - - W - - -

  9. MU725

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    21:00

    PVG

    2h 45m

    Direct

    23:45

    HKG

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. YP802

    Hong Kong International Airport

    19:30

    HKG

    3h 45m

    Direct

    00:15

    ICN

    S - T - T - S

  11. YP111

    Incheon International Airport

    19:15

    ICN

    11h

    Direct

    14:15

    SFO

    S - T - T - -

  12. HO1291

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    16:45

    PVG

    2h 55m

    Direct

    19:40

    HKG

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  13. YP802

    Hong Kong International Airport

    19:30

    HKG

    3h 45m

    Direct

    00:15

    ICN

    S - T - T - S

  14. YP111

    Incheon International Airport

    19:15

    ICN

    11h

    Direct

    14:15

    SFO

    S - T - T - -

  15. CX377

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    14:30

    PVG

    2h 55m

    Direct

    17:25

    HKG

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  16. YP802

    Hong Kong International Airport

    19:30

    HKG

    3h 45m

    Direct

    00:15

    ICN

    S - T - T - S

  17. YP111

    Incheon International Airport

    19:15

    ICN

    11h

    Direct

    14:15

    SFO

    S - T - T - -

  18. CX319

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    12:20

    PVG

    2h 55m

    Direct

    15:15

    HKG

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  19. YP802

    Hong Kong International Airport

    19:30

    HKG

    3h 45m

    Direct

    00:15

    ICN

    S - T - T - S

  20. YP111

    Incheon International Airport

    19:15

    ICN

    11h

    Direct

    14:15

    SFO

    S - T - T - -

  21. CZ3585

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    18:20

    PVG

    2h 35m

    Direct

    20:55

    CAN

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  22. CZ659

    Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

    19:20

    CAN

    1h 45m

    Direct

    21:05

    WUH

    S - - W - - -

  23. CZ659

    Tianhe International Airport

    23:40

    WUH

    12h

    Direct

    20:40

    SFO

    S - - W - - -

  24. HX237

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    11:55

    PVG

    2h 50m

    Direct

    14:45

    HKG

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  25. YP802

    Hong Kong International Airport

    19:30

    HKG

    3h 45m

    Direct

    00:15

    ICN

    S - T - T - S

  26. YP111

    Incheon International Airport

    19:15

    ICN

    11h

    Direct

    14:15

    SFO

    S - T - T - -

  27. VN525

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    15:10

    PVG

    4h 20m

    Direct

    18:30

    SGN

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  28. VN098

    Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    18:30

    SGN

    13h 30m

    Direct

    17:00

    SFO

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

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

Flight distance 9,886.46km
Cheapest one-way ticket price CAD 594
Cheapest return ticket price CAD 1,038

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

  • How long does it take to fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    It takes around 11 hours 26 minutes to fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (pvg) to San Francisco International Airport(sfo).
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • Tickets cost around CAD 1,095 in October, making it the cheapest month to book. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around CAD 1,768 in August, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from San Francisco International Airport to downtown is about 17km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport. The distance is around 17km.
  • United Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 697 flights per month.
  • Enter Shanghai Pudong International Airport and San Francisco 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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