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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 HK$3,354 and round-trip from HK$6,103. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 8 | China Eastern Airlines
      SFO 12:00
      13h 35m
      Direct
      PVG 17:35
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Thu, Nov 12 | China Eastern Airlines
      HK$8,508 HK$9,986
      15% off
      15% off
      HK$9,986 HK$8,508
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 15 | China Eastern Airlines
      SFO 12:00
      13h 35m
      Direct
      PVG 17:35
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Tue, Nov 17 | China Eastern Airlines
      HK$8,887 HK$9,986
      11% off
      11% off
      HK$9,986 HK$8,887
    • PVG 15:25
      41h 35m
      1 stop
      SFO 17:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 21 | Vietnam Airlines
      SFO 21:10
      25h 5m
      1 stop
      PVG 14:15
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Sat, Nov 28 | Vietnam Airlines
      HK$6,103 HK$9,986
      39% off
      39% off
      HK$9,986 HK$6,103
    • PVG 15:25
      41h 35m
      1 stop
      SFO 17:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | Vietnam Airlines
      SFO 21:10
      25h 5m
      1 stop
      PVG 14:15
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Sat, Dec 12 | Vietnam Airlines
      HK$6,103
      39% off
      HK$9,986 HK$6,103
    • PVG 17:35
      14h 31m
      1 stop
      SFO 16:06
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sun, Dec 27 | Air Canada
      SFO 14:45
      33h 15m
      1 stop
      PVG 16:00
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 31 | Air Canada
      HK$6,237
      38% off
      HK$9,986 HK$6,237
    • PVG 01:45
      34h
      1 stop
      SFO 19:45
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | Philippine Airlines
      SFO 22:40
      34h
      1 stop
      PVG 00:40
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Tue, Nov 17 | Philippine Airlines
      HK$6,239
      38% off
      HK$9,986 HK$6,239
    • PVG 01:45
      34h
      1 stop
      SFO 19:45
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 12 | Philippine Airlines
      SFO 22:40
      34h
      1 stop
      PVG 00:40
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Tue, Nov 17 | Philippine Airlines
      HK$6,246
      37% off
      HK$9,986 HK$6,246
    • PVG 16:55
      18h 50m
      1 stop
      SFO 19:45
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 8 | Philippine Airlines
      SFO 22:40
      34h
      1 stop
      PVG 00:40
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 15 | Philippine Airlines
      HK$6,310
      37% off
      HK$9,986 HK$6,310
    • PVG 10:50
      24h 55m
      1 stop
      SFO 19:45
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Philippine Airlines
      SFO 22:40
      34h
      1 stop
      PVG 00:40
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 16 | Philippine Airlines
      HK$6,326
      37% off
      HK$9,986 HK$6,326
    • SHA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
      SFO 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SHA 16:00
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 11 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      PVG 15:25
      41h 35m
      1 stop
      SFO 17:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 16 | Vietnam Airlines
      HK$3,354 HK$5,407
      38% off
      38% off
      HK$5,407 HK$3,354
    • PVG 17:35
      36h 16m
      1 stop
      SFO 13:51
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 19 | Air Canada
      HK$3,429 HK$5,407
      37% off
      37% off
      HK$5,407 HK$3,429
    • PVG 17:35
      36h 16m
      1 stop
      SFO 13:51
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | Air Canada
      HK$3,431 HK$5,407
      37% off
      37% off
      HK$5,407 HK$3,431
    • PVG 17:35
      36h 16m
      1 stop
      SFO 13:51
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 15 | Air Canada
      HK$3,431
      37% off
      HK$5,407 HK$3,431
    • PVG 17:35
      36h 16m
      1 stop
      SFO 13:51
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 29 | Air Canada
      HK$3,432
      37% off
      HK$5,407 HK$3,432
    • PVG 17:35
      32h 57m
      1 stop
      SFO 10:32
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 12 | Air Canada
      HK$3,522
      35% off
      HK$5,407 HK$3,522
    • PVG 17:35
      32h 57m
      1 stop
      SFO 10:32
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 20 | Air Canada
      HK$3,542
      34% off
      HK$5,407 HK$3,542
    • PVG 17:35
      36h 16m
      1 stop
      SFO 13:51
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 27 | Air Canada
      HK$3,546
      34% off
      HK$5,407 HK$3,546
    • PVG 17:35
      36h 16m
      1 stop
      SFO 13:51
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 26 | Air Canada
      HK$3,546
      34% off
      HK$5,407 HK$3,546
    • SHA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      PVG 13:10
      11h 15m
      Direct
      SFO 08:25
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | United Airlines
      HK$4,812 HK$7,774
      38% off
      38% off
      HK$7,774 HK$4,812
    • PVG 13:10
      11h 15m
      Direct
      SFO 08:25
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 18 | United Airlines
      HK$4,812 HK$7,774
      38% off
      38% off
      HK$7,774 HK$4,812
    • PVG 13:10
      11h 15m
      Direct
      SFO 08:25
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 17 | United Airlines
      HK$4,817 HK$7,774
      38% off
      38% off
      HK$7,774 HK$4,817
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 23 | China Eastern Airlines
      HK$4,908
      37% off
      HK$7,774 HK$4,908
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 21 | China Eastern Airlines
      HK$5,039
      35% off
      HK$7,774 HK$5,039
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 19 | China Eastern Airlines
      HK$5,570
      28% off
      HK$7,774 HK$5,570
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | China Eastern Airlines
      HK$5,711
      27% off
      HK$7,774 HK$5,711
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 14 | China Eastern Airlines
      HK$5,729
      26% off
      HK$7,774 HK$5,729
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 12 | China Eastern Airlines
      HK$5,759
      26% off
      HK$7,774 HK$5,759
    • SHA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 23 | China Eastern Airlines
      HK$4,908 HK$6,988
      30% off
      30% off
      HK$6,988 HK$4,908
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 21 | China Eastern Airlines
      HK$5,039 HK$6,988
      28% off
      28% off
      HK$6,988 HK$5,039
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 19 | China Eastern Airlines
      HK$5,570 HK$6,988
      20% off
      20% off
      HK$6,988 HK$5,570
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | China Eastern Airlines
      HK$5,711
      18% off
      HK$6,988 HK$5,711
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 14 | China Eastern Airlines
      HK$5,729
      18% off
      HK$6,988 HK$5,729
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 12 | China Eastern Airlines
      HK$5,759
      18% off
      HK$6,988 HK$5,759
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 21 | China Eastern Airlines
      HK$5,783
      65% off
      HK$16,468 HK$5,783
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 24 | China Eastern Airlines
      HK$5,812
      65% off
      HK$16,468 HK$5,812
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 19 | China Eastern Airlines
      HK$5,834
      17% off
      HK$6,988 HK$5,834
    • SHA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      PVG 13:10
      11h 15m
      Direct
      SFO 08:25
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | United Airlines
      HK$4,812 HK$9,775
      51% off
      51% off
      HK$9,775 HK$4,812
    • PVG 13:10
      11h 15m
      Direct
      SFO 08:25
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 10 | United Airlines
      HK$4,886 HK$9,775
      50% off
      50% off
      HK$9,775 HK$4,886
    • PVG 13:10
      11h 15m
      Direct
      SFO 08:25
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 12 | United Airlines
      HK$4,944 HK$9,775
      49% off
      49% off
      HK$9,775 HK$4,944
    • PVG 13:10
      11h 15m
      Direct
      SFO 08:25
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | United Airlines
      HK$4,954
      49% off
      HK$9,775 HK$4,954
    • PVG 13:10
      11h 15m
      Direct
      SFO 08:25
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | United Airlines
      HK$4,994
      49% off
      HK$9,775 HK$4,994
    • PVG 13:10
      11h 15m
      Direct
      SFO 08:25
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 8 | United Airlines
      HK$5,014
      49% off
      HK$9,775 HK$5,014
    • PVG 13:10
      11h 15m
      Direct
      SFO 08:25
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | United Airlines
      HK$5,032
      49% off
      HK$9,775 HK$5,032
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | China Eastern Airlines
      HK$5,711
      42% off
      HK$9,775 HK$5,711
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 12 | China Eastern Airlines
      HK$5,759
      41% off
      HK$9,775 HK$5,759
    • SHA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      PVG 13:10
      11h 15m
      Direct
      SFO 08:25
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | United Airlines
      HK$4,812 HK$5,407
      11% off
      11% off
      HK$5,407 HK$4,812
    • PVG 13:10
      11h 15m
      Direct
      SFO 08:25
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 18 | United Airlines
      HK$4,812 HK$5,407
      11% off
      11% off
      HK$5,407 HK$4,812
    • PVG 13:10
      11h 15m
      Direct
      SFO 08:25
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 23 | United Airlines
      HK$4,817 HK$6,988
      31% off
      31% off
      HK$6,988 HK$4,817
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 23 | China Eastern Airlines
      HK$4,908
      30% off
      HK$6,988 HK$4,908
    • PVG 13:10
      11h 15m
      Direct
      SFO 08:25
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | United Airlines
      HK$4,994
      28% off
      HK$6,988 HK$4,994
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 21 | China Eastern Airlines
      HK$5,039
      28% off
      HK$6,988 HK$5,039
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 19 | China Eastern Airlines
      HK$5,570
      20% off
      HK$6,988 HK$5,570
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | China Eastern Airlines
      HK$5,711
      18% off
      HK$6,988 HK$5,711
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 14 | China Eastern Airlines
      HK$5,729
      18% off
      HK$6,988 HK$5,729
    • SHA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to San Francisco 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 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 HK$4,736. It is best to avoid August, when the average price can reach HK$9,367.

HK$9,367
HK$7,052
HK$4,736
HK$2,421
    Cheapest
  • HK$4,753
    Nov
  • HK$5,230
    Dec
  • HK$7,201
    Jan
  • HK$5,605
    Feb
  • HK$6,809
    Mar
  • HK$6,688
    Apr
  • HK$4,736
    May
  • HK$5,284
    Jun
  • HK$8,152
    Jul
  • HK$9,367
    Aug
  • HK$5,763
    Sep
  • HK$4,989
    Oct

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 HK$8,090. August is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching HK$15,653.

HK$15,653
HK$11,872
HK$8,090
HK$4,309
    Cheapest
  • HK$9,786
    Nov
  • HK$9,706
    Dec
  • HK$8,467
    Jan
  • HK$10,866
    Feb
  • HK$8,090
    Mar
  • HK$14,745
    Apr
  • HK$12,673
    May
  • HK$11,741
    Jun
  • HK$12,475
    Jul
  • HK$15,653
    Aug
  • HK$10,612
    Sep
  • HK$9,292
    Oct

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 Friday as prices are typically highest on that day.

HK$7,179
HK$6,521
HK$5,863
HK$5,205
    Cheapest
  • HK$6,123
    Mon
  • HK$6,751
    Tue
  • HK$5,863
    Wed
  • HK$6,701
    Thu
  • HK$7,179
    Fri
  • HK$6,437
    Sat
  • HK$6,300
    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 Vietnam Airlines (from HK$3,324) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Vietnam Airlines
From HK$3,324
Air Canada
From HK$3,422
Shenzhen Airlines
From HK$3,584
China Eastern Airlines
From HK$3,611
Cathay Pacific
From HK$3,637
Air China
From HK$3,681
Korean Air
From HK$3,722
Eastar Jet
From HK$3,731
Philippine Airlines
From HK$3,745
China Southern Airlines
From HK$3,850

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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. AC026

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    17:35

    PVG

    10h 20m

    Direct

    12:55

    YVR

    S M T W T F S
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  2. AC8840

    Vancouver International Airport

    09:10

    YVR

    2h 22m

    Direct

    10:32

    SFO

    S M T W T - S

  3. AC026

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    17:35

    PVG

    10h 20m

    Direct

    12:55

    YVR

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. AC564

    Vancouver International Airport

    12:10

    YVR

    2h 26m

    Direct

    13:36

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  5. VN525

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    15:25

    PVG

    4h 30m

    Direct

    18:55

    SGN

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  6. VN098

    Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    17:40

    SGN

    14h 15m

    Direct

    17:55

    SFO

    - - T W - - 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 HK$3,354
Cheapest return ticket price HK$6,103

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

  • How many daily flights are there from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    There are around 1 daily flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • The earliest flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport departs at 13:10, and the last departs at 14:05, 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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around HK$18,601 in January, 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.
  • One-way flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport currently start from HK$3,354, and round-trip fares start from HK$6,103. The current lowest fare is a Vietnam Airlines flight departing on Mon, Nov 16; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is HK$6,108. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport operates around 9 weekly flights, mainly by United Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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