Schedule of direct flights from San Francisco to Shanghai
A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from San Francisco to Shanghai:
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Shanghai airports overview
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Cheapest one way flight
$427
ZIPAIR Tokyo
1 transfer
17h 40m
05/11/2025
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Shanghai departs on 05/11/2025, is operated by ZIPAIR Tokyo and costs $427
Cheapest round trip flight
$753
Cathay Pacific
1 transfer
3d 7h 30m
04/16/2025
The cheapest roundtrip flight from San Francisco to Shanghai departs on 04/16/2025, is operated by Cathay Pacific and costs $753
The fastest flight
16h 30m
Fastest flight from San Francisco to Shanghai takes 16h 30m
Direct flights
No direct flights
There are no direct flights on this route.
Earliest flight
12:00 PM
Latest flight
12:50 PM
Direct flights count
19
Distance
9878km
Timezone difference
16h
The distance between San Francisco and Shanghai is 9878km (6124 miles).There are 19 direct flights from San Francisco to Shanghai.The time difference between San Francisco and Shanghai is 16h .Flights from San Francisco begin at 12:00 PM.The latest flight from San Francisco departs at 12:50 PM.
Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Shanghai. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
We carefully collect statistics on the search and pricing of airlines and, based on these data, we make an assumption about future prices. Thus, you can better understand which season is the cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai
Below you will find a list of airlines operating flights on the San Francisco — Shanghai route and the starting prices for flights of each specific airline on it.
A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
San Francisco — Shanghai
SFO — SHA
04/03/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
UA857
Starting at $788
San Francisco — Shanghai
SFO — SHA
04/04/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
UA857
Starting at $1,851
San Francisco — Shanghai
SFO — SHA
04/07/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
UA857
Starting at $788
San Francisco — Shanghai
SFO — SHA
04/15/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
UA857
Starting at $788
San Francisco — Shanghai
SFO — SHA
04/16/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
UA857
Starting at $800
San Francisco — Shanghai
SFO — SHA
04/18/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
UA857
Starting at $862
San Francisco — Shanghai
SFO — SHA
04/21/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
MU590
Starting at $776
San Francisco — Shanghai
SFO — SHA
04/22/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
UA857
Starting at $790
San Francisco — Shanghai
SFO — SHA
04/23/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
UA857
Starting at $803
San Francisco — Shanghai
SFO — SHA
04/24/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
MU590
Starting at $792
April 2025
Lowest price
on average:
$491
June 2025
Highest price
on average:
$788
How much is the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Shanghai?
The cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $427
When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route San Francisco — Shanghai?
Often the best time to buy tickets from San Francisco to Shanghai is 2 months before departure.
When is the cheapest time of year to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai?
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai can be found flying in these months: April, June.
How long does it take to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai?
The fastest flights from San Francisco to Shanghai start from 16 hours 30 minutes in the air.
Which airline can fly direct from San Francisco to Shanghai?
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route San Francisco — Shanghai: United Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
