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:
San Francisco airports overview
Shanghai airports overview
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.
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January 2025
Lowest price
on average:
$450
June 2025
Highest price
on average:
$720
Cheapest one way flight
$437
Frontier Airlines
2 transfers
1d 9h 43m
02/25/2025
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Shanghai departs on 02/25/2025, is operated by Frontier Airlines and costs $437
Cheapest round trip flight
$633
China Southern Airlines
2 transfers
2d 12h 10m
03/21/2025
The cheapest roundtrip flight from San Francisco to Shanghai departs on 03/21/2025, is operated by China Southern Airlines and costs $633
The fastest flight
19h 15m
Fastest flight from San Francisco to Shanghai takes 19h 15m
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.
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 $437
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: January, March, August.
How long does it take to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai?
The fastest flights from San Francisco to Shanghai start from 19 hours 15 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
