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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from $388

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11:35 pm - 2:05 pmSFO-SHA
22h 30m1 stop
9:50 pm - 7:40 pmSHA-SFO
37h 50m2 stops
$669China Southern
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Mon, Jan 27 - Sun, Feb 23
11:35 pm - 2:05 pmSFO-SHA
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8:50 pm - 7:40 pmSHA-SFO
38h 50m1 stop
$701China Southern
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Mon, Jan 27 - Mon, Feb 10
11:40 am - 5:10 pmSFO-SHA
37h 30m1 stop
6:25 pm - 9:30 amSHA-SFO
31h 05m1 stop
$984Korean Air
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Tue, Feb 11 - Tue, Mar 4
10:55 pm - 12:20 pmSFO-SHA
21h 25m1 stop
1:35 pm - 4:20 pmSHA-SFO
18h 45m1 stop
$1,002Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Jan 16 - Thu, Feb 27
11:40 am - 5:10 pmSFO-SHA
37h 30m1 stop
6:25 pm - 9:30 amSHA-SFO
31h 05m1 stop
$1,006Korean Air
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Thu, Jan 30 - Fri, Mar 7
12:40 am - 4:30 pmSFO-SHA
24h 50m1 stop
7:40 pm - 6:30 amSHA-SFO
25h 50m1 stop
$1,038EVA Air
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Tue, Mar 11 - Wed, Apr 30
11:35 pm - 12:20 pmSFO-SHA
20h 45m1 stop
1:35 pm - 4:20 pmSHA-SFO
18h 45m1 stop
$1,049Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Jan 21 - Thu, Feb 27
12:40 am - 4:30 pmSFO-SHA
24h 50m1 stop
7:40 pm - 6:30 amSHA-SFO
25h 50m1 stop
$1,074EVA Air
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Mon, Mar 17 - Sat, Mar 29
12:20 am - 12:25 pmSFO-SHA
20h 05m1 stop
1:40 pm - 9:45 pmSHA-SFO
24h 05m2 stops
$1,184ANA
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Wed, Jan 22 - Thu, Feb 27
12:20 am - 12:25 pmSFO-SHA
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1:40 pm - 3:20 pmSHA-SFO
17h 40m1 stop
$1,190ANA
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Sun, Feb 16 - Mon, Feb 24
12:05 pm - 10:55 pmSFO-SHA
18h 50m1 stop
$388Air China
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Wed, Jan 29
7:00 pm - 9:45 pmSFO-SHA
58h 45m3 stops
Sat, Jan 25
12:00 pm - 4:30 pmSFO-SHA
36h 30m1 stop
$642EVA Air
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Thu, Jan 23
12:40 am - 4:30 pmSFO-SHA
24h 50m1 stop
$644EVA Air
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Mon, Mar 10
12:40 pm - 5:10 pmSFO-SHA
37h 30m1 stop
$645Korean Air
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Sun, Mar 16
11:25 am - 12:20 pmSFO-SHA
32h 55m1 stop
$653Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Feb 12
11:30 pm - 5:10 pmSFO-SHA
25h 40m1 stop
$680Korean Air
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Fri, Jan 3
1:15 am - 12:05 pmSFO-SHA
19h 50m1 stop
$701Cathay Pacific
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Fri, Apr 18
4:10 pm - 12:15 pmSFO-SHA
29h 05m2 stops
$731ANA
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Sat, Apr 19
12:20 am - 12:25 pmSFO-SHA
20h 05m1 stop
$749ANA
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Tue, Dec 31
11:35 pm - 12:20 pmSFO-SHA
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4:35 pm - 9:30 amSHA-SFO
32h 55m1 stop
$1,295Cathay Pacific
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Sat, Dec 28 - Tue, Jan 21
11:40 am - 5:10 pmSFO-SHA
37h 30m1 stop
6:25 pm - 9:30 amSHA-SFO
31h 05m1 stop
$1,318Korean Air
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Sat, Dec 28 - Wed, Jan 15
12:20 am - 12:25 pmSFO-SHA
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1:40 pm - 3:20 pmSHA-SFO
17h 40m1 stop
$1,471ANA
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Sun, Dec 29 - Wed, Jan 29
7:59 pm - 5:15 pmSFO-SHA
53h 16m2 stops
6:15 pm - 10:30 amSHA-SFO
32h 15m1 stop
$1,919Asiana Airlines
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Sat, Dec 28 - Tue, Jan 21
11:35 pm - 2:20 pmSFO-SHA
22h 45m2 stops
4:50 pm - 7:40 pmSHA-SFO
18h 50m1 stop
$1,935China Southern
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Thu, Dec 26 - Tue, Jan 21
11:35 pm - 9:15 pmSFO-SHA
29h 40m2 stops
8:50 pm - 7:40 pmSHA-SFO
38h 50m1 stop
$1,947China Southern
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Thu, Dec 26 - Mon, Jan 20
11:30 pm - 4:30 pmSFO-SHA
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7:40 pm - 6:30 amSHA-SFO
26h 50m1 stop
$1,967EVA Air
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Fri, Dec 27 - Sun, Jan 19
11:30 pm - 4:30 pmSFO-SHA
25h 00m1 stop
7:40 pm - 6:30 amSHA-SFO
26h 50m1 stop
$2,012EVA Air
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Thu, Dec 26 - Thu, Jan 16
4:45 pm - 5:15 pmSFO-SHA
56h 30m2 stops
6:15 pm - 8:49 pmSHA-SFO
42h 34m2 stops
$2,557Asiana Airlines
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Sun, Dec 29 - Fri, Jan 17
12:20 am - 12:25 pmSFO-SHA
20h 05m1 stop
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17h 40m1 stop
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Korean Air flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Feb 11
SFO11:40 amSan Francisco
37h 30m
1 stop
SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
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SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 05m
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SFO9:30 amSan Francisco
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Jan 30
SFO11:40 amSan Francisco
37h 30m
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SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 7
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 05m
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SFO9:30 amSan Francisco
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Mar 12
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco
37h 30m
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SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 30
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 15m
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SFO10:40 amSan Francisco

ANA flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Jan 22
SFO12:20 amSan Francisco
20h 05m
1 stop
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 27
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 05m
2 stops
SFO9:45 pmSan Francisco
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Feb 16
SFO12:20 amSan Francisco
20h 05m
1 stop
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 24
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 40m
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SFO3:20 pmSan Francisco
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Feb 19
SFO12:20 amSan Francisco
20h 05m
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SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
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SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from San Francisco is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,061, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in October, then you should wait until November to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,076.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $1,220. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from San Francisco because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,370.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is in the evening. Flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport during this time can be as low as $1,217. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $1,859. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from San Francisco when booking 42 days ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for around $1,304 when searching 42 days out. Keep in mind that you might be able to find cheaper flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport at any time. In fact, our users found flights for as low as $1,051 in the past 72 hours.

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You could potentially save up to 19% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight.

How have San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2024, prices for San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 1% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$388

Fastest flight time

18h 35m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $388. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $669.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 18h 35m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Popular non-direct route for this connection is San Francisco Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

  • How far is San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl by plane?

    The distance between San Francisco and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is about 6141.2 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 18h 35m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?


Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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