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Flight deals from San Francisco International to Shanghai Pudong

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International to Shanghai Pudong? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.726 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Nov, returning Wed, 26 Nov.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 19 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 26 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 726 €, select.
Shanghai.761 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Nov, returning Wed, 24 Dec.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 22 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 24 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 761 €, select.
Shanghai.762 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Oct, returning Tue, 4 Nov.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 18 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 762 €, select.
Shanghai.763 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep, returning Thu, 18 Sep.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 763 €, select.
Shanghai.767 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Oct, returning Fri, 31 Oct.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 767 €, select.
Shanghai.776 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 May, returning Sun, 8 Jun.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 21 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 8 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 776 €, select.
Shanghai.778 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Aug, returning Sun, 31 Aug.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 778 €, select.
Shanghai.783 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Sep, returning Mon, 24 Nov.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 15 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 24 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 783 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Shanghai Pudong

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Shanghai Pudong flights are currently cheapest in November.
May
from 890 €
Jun
from 879 €
Jul
from 949 €
Aug
from 778 €
Sep
from 763 €
Oct
from 767 €
Nov
from 726 €
Dec
from 1.106 €
Jan
from 860 €
Feb
from 927 €
Mar
from 971 €
Apr
from 875 €

Direct flights from San Francisco International to Shanghai Pudong

San Francisco International to Shanghai Pudong: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Francisco International to Shanghai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Shanghai Pudong.

San Francisco to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found726 €
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time13 hrs, 34 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week23

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Shanghai Pudong: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Shanghai Pudong is 726 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
13 hours and 34 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Shanghai Pudong.
Air China, United and China Eastern fly direct from San Francisco International to Shanghai Pudong.
As of May 2025, there are 23 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Shanghai Pudong.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Shanghai Pudong is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Wednesday, 19 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 34 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai Pudong but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Vietnam Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Pudong.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 13 hours 40 minutes.

  • The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco.

  • Each week, there are 21 San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, go for the 10:55 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 16:30 with United Airlines.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to PVG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • China Eastern Airlines is your ticket to exploring Shanghai (and perhaps some other great corners of China!). Browse the direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport offered by this carrier.

  • The majority of passengers choose to fly with China Eastern Airlines on this route.

  • United Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for SFO to PVG flights, with 83.33% of services arriving on schedule.

  • If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SFO and PVG:

    • Narita International Airport

    • Kansai International Airport

    • Incheon International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • 386 € is currently the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Return flights start from 726 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.

  • To score cheap tickets from SFO to PVG, reserve your trip ten months before your departure.

  • Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.

  • You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SFO to PVG.

  • Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, 77.36% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.

  • Have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near SFO:

Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai

  • PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.

  • From Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.

When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Shanghai based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Shanghai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to PVG in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.

Explore more of China

  • Shanghai has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

  • Around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai, Suzhou is another favourite stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.

Plan the rest of your trip from San Francisco to Shanghai

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.