United Airlines
Every day
starting at $690
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 Shanghai to San Francisco. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
The minimum one-way ticket price from Shanghai to San Francisco is $433 (November 2026), while the maximum is $481 (March 2027). On average, a ticket costs $461–$473.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to San Francisco, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
The only airline operating direct flights from Shanghai to San Francisco is United Airlines. Flights operate every day.
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We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.
Tickets from Shanghai to San Francisco cost roughly the same any month. This is convenient: you can plan your trip based on your schedule rather than prices.
There is a slight difference: it's a bit cheaper in October 2026–November 2026 (averaging $446) and slightly more in September 2026–October 2026 ($466). But overall, the difference is small.
On this route, you don't need to target specific months — prices are stable. The difference between the cheapest and most expensive period is only 4%. Book whenever it's convenient.
Monthly price variation is just 4%. Ticket costs on this route are among the most predictable.
United Airlines
Every day
starting at $690
All airports
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Shanghai — San Francisco
09/28/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA858
starting at $1,431
Shanghai — San Francisco
09/29/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA858
starting at $1,448
Shanghai — San Francisco
10/04/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA858
starting at $10,593
Shanghai — San Francisco
10/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA858
starting at $656
Shanghai — San Francisco
10/08/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU589
starting at $757
Shanghai — San Francisco
10/09/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA858
starting at $665
Shanghai — San Francisco
10/10/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA858
starting at $658
Shanghai — San Francisco
10/11/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA858
starting at $686
Shanghai — San Francisco
10/12/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA858
starting at $687
Shanghai — San Francisco
10/14/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA858
starting at $682
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starting at $535
starting at $436
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The Shanghai — San Francisco route is served by a wide range of airlines: 10 in total, including United Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Philippine Airlines, China Airlines, and Shandong Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $436. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to San Francisco according to data for the last 48 hours costs $436
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to San Francisco is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to San Francisco can be found flying in these months: November, October, September.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to San Francisco start from 18 hours 20 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — San Francisco: United Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to San Francisco departs on 11/08/2026, is operated by China Southern Airlines and costs $436
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to San Francisco departs on 10/14/2026, is operated by Vietnam Airlines and costs $761
Fastest flight from Shanghai to San Francisco takes 18h 20m
There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Shanghai and San Francisco is 9878km (6124 miles). The average flight duration is 11h 45m. There are 14 direct flights from Shanghai to San Francisco. The time difference between Shanghai and San Francisco is 16h. Flights from Shanghai begin at 12:10 PM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 12:30 PM
