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Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €373 and round-trip from €669. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      PVG 12:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      SFO 09:05
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 8 | China Eastern Airlines
      SFO 13:00
      13h 35m
      Direct
      PVG 17:35
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 15 | China Eastern Airlines
      €918 €1,068
      14% off
      14% off
      €1,068 €918
    • PVG 12:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      SFO 09:05
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | China Eastern Airlines
      SFO 13:00
      13h 35m
      Direct
      PVG 17:35
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 18 | China Eastern Airlines
      €950 €1,068
      11% off
      11% off
      €1,068 €950
    • PVG 15:25
      41h 35m
      1 stop
      SFO 18:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 17 | Vietnam Airlines
      SFO 21:10
      25h 5m
      1 stop
      PVG 14:15
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Sat, Nov 21 | Vietnam Airlines
      €669 €1,068
      37% off
      37% off
      €1,068 €669
    • PVG 15:10
      41h 45m
      1 stop
      SFO 17:55
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 10 | Vietnam Airlines
      SFO 22:10
      25h 5m
      1 stop
      PVG 14:15
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Tue, Nov 17 | Vietnam Airlines
      €677
      37% off
      €1,068 €677
    • PVG 15:25
      41h 35m
      1 stop
      SFO 18:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 19 | Vietnam Airlines
      SFO 21:10
      25h 5m
      1 stop
      PVG 14:15
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Sat, Nov 21 | Vietnam Airlines
      €689
      35% off
      €1,068 €689
    • PVG 15:25
      41h 35m
      1 stop
      SFO 17:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | Vietnam Airlines
      SFO 21:10
      25h 5m
      1 stop
      PVG 14:15
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 15 | Vietnam Airlines
      €699
      35% off
      €1,068 €699
    • PVG 15:25
      41h 35m
      1 stop
      SFO 17:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 22 | Vietnam Airlines
      SFO 21:10
      25h 5m
      1 stop
      PVG 14:15
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 29 | Vietnam Airlines
      €699
      35% off
      €1,068 €699
    • PVG 15:25
      41h 35m
      1 stop
      SFO 17:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 3 | Vietnam Airlines
      SFO 21:10
      25h 5m
      1 stop
      PVG 14:15
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Sat, Dec 5 | Vietnam Airlines
      €700
      34% off
      €1,068 €700
    • PVG 01:45
      34h
      1 stop
      SFO 20:45
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 20 | Philippine Airlines
      SFO 22:40
      34h
      1 stop
      PVG 00:40
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Tue, Nov 24 | Philippine Airlines
      €709
      34% off
      €1,068 €709
    • SHA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
      SFO 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SHA 16:00
      San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 11 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      PVG 22:05
      37h 35m
      1 stop
      SFO 19:40
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 28 | China Southern Airlines
      €373 €549
      32% off
      32% off
      €549 €373
    • PVG 22:05
      37h 35m
      1 stop
      SFO 19:40
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 24 | China Southern Airlines
      €379 €549
      31% off
      31% off
      €549 €379
    • PVG 22:05
      37h 35m
      1 stop
      SFO 19:40
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 1 | China Southern Airlines
      €379 €549
      31% off
      31% off
      €549 €379
    • PVG 10:45
      24h 55m
      1 stop
      SFO 19:40
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | China Southern Airlines
      €388
      28% off
      €549 €388
    • PVG 22:05
      37h 35m
      1 stop
      SFO 19:40
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 26 | China Southern Airlines
      €389
      28% off
      €549 €389
    • PVG 17:35
      36h 16m
      1 stop
      SFO 13:51
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sun, Dec 13 | Air Canada
      €389
      28% off
      €549 €389
    • PVG 17:35
      31h 57m
      1 stop
      SFO 10:32
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 16 | Air Canada
      €392
      28% off
      €549 €392
    • PVG 15:55
      33h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 10:20
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | Air Canada
      €392
      28% off
      €549 €392
    • PVG 15:55
      33h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 10:20
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 10 | Air Canada
      €392
      28% off
      €549 €392
    • SHA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      PVG 12:30
      11h 35m
      Direct
      SFO 09:05
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | China Eastern Airlines
      €478 €549
      13% off
      13% off
      €549 €478
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | China Eastern Airlines
      €488 €549
      11% off
      11% off
      €549 €488
    • PVG 13:10
      11h 15m
      Direct
      SFO 08:25
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | United Airlines
      €551 €978
      44% off
      44% off
      €978 €551
    • PVG 13:10
      11h 15m
      Direct
      SFO 08:25
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 23 | United Airlines
      €552
      44% off
      €978 €552
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 23 | China Eastern Airlines
      €562
      43% off
      €978 €562
    • PVG 13:10
      11h 15m
      Direct
      SFO 08:25
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | United Airlines
      €572
      42% off
      €978 €572
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 21 | China Eastern Airlines
      €577
      41% off
      €978 €577
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 19 | China Eastern Airlines
      €638
      35% off
      €978 €638
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 14 | China Eastern Airlines
      €656
      33% off
      €978 €656
    • SHA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      PVG 13:10
      11h 15m
      Direct
      SFO 08:25
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | United Airlines
      €551 €978
      44% off
      44% off
      €978 €551
    • PVG 13:10
      11h 15m
      Direct
      SFO 08:25
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 18 | United Airlines
      €551 €978
      44% off
      44% off
      €978 €551
    • PVG 13:10
      11h 15m
      Direct
      SFO 08:25
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 17 | United Airlines
      €552 €978
      44% off
      44% off
      €978 €552
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 23 | China Eastern Airlines
      €562
      43% off
      €978 €562
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 21 | China Eastern Airlines
      €577
      41% off
      €978 €577
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 19 | China Eastern Airlines
      €638
      35% off
      €978 €638
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 14 | China Eastern Airlines
      €656
      33% off
      €978 €656
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 12 | China Eastern Airlines
      €659
      33% off
      €978 €659
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 19 | China Eastern Airlines
      €668
      32% off
      €978 €668
    • SHA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | China Eastern Airlines
      €488 €549
      11% off
      11% off
      €549 €488
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 23 | China Eastern Airlines
      €562 €978
      43% off
      43% off
      €978 €562
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 21 | China Eastern Airlines
      €577 €978
      41% off
      41% off
      €978 €577
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 19 | China Eastern Airlines
      €638
      35% off
      €978 €638
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 14 | China Eastern Airlines
      €656
      33% off
      €978 €656
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 12 | China Eastern Airlines
      €659
      33% off
      €978 €659
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 21 | China Eastern Airlines
      €662
      65% off
      €1,886 €662
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 24 | China Eastern Airlines
      €666
      65% off
      €1,886 €666
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 19 | China Eastern Airlines
      €668
      32% off
      €978 €668
    • SHA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      PVG 13:10
      11h 15m
      Direct
      SFO 08:25
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | United Airlines
      €551 €1,462
      62% off
      62% off
      €1,462 €551
    • PVG 13:10
      11h 15m
      Direct
      SFO 08:25
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 10 | United Airlines
      €560 €1,462
      62% off
      62% off
      €1,462 €560
    • PVG 13:10
      11h 15m
      Direct
      SFO 08:25
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 12 | United Airlines
      €566 €1,462
      61% off
      61% off
      €1,462 €566
    • PVG 13:10
      11h 15m
      Direct
      SFO 08:25
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | United Airlines
      €572
      61% off
      €1,462 €572
    • PVG 13:10
      11h 15m
      Direct
      SFO 08:25
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | United Airlines
      €574
      61% off
      €1,462 €574
    • PVG 13:10
      11h 15m
      Direct
      SFO 08:25
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | United Airlines
      €576
      61% off
      €1,462 €576
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 12 | China Eastern Airlines
      €659
      55% off
      €1,462 €659
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | China Eastern Airlines
      €870
      40% off
      €1,462 €870
    • PVG 14:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | China Eastern Airlines
      €996
      32% off
      €1,462 €996
    • SHA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to San Francisco are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport are usually in May, with an average price of €542. It is best to avoid August, when the average price can reach €1,072.

€1,072
€807
€542
€277
    Cheapest
  • €544
    Nov
  • €599
    Dec
  • €825
    Jan
  • €642
    Feb
  • €780
    Mar
  • €766
    Apr
  • €542
    May
  • €605
    Jun
  • €933
    Jul
  • €1,072
    Aug
  • €660
    Sep
  • €571
    Oct

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, March is often the month to find the lowest fares from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with an average price of €926. August is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €1,792.

€1,792
€1,359
€926
€493
    Cheapest
  • €1,120
    Nov
  • €1,111
    Dec
  • €969
    Jan
  • €1,244
    Feb
  • €926
    Mar
  • €1,688
    Apr
  • €1,451
    May
  • €1,344
    Jun
  • €1,428
    Jul
  • €1,792
    Aug
  • €1,215
    Sep
  • €1,064
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Friday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€822
€747
€671
€596
    Cheapest
  • €701
    Mon
  • €773
    Tue
  • €671
    Wed
  • €767
    Thu
  • €822
    Fri
  • €737
    Sat
  • €721
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is Vietnam Airlines (from €381) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Vietnam Airlines
From €381
Air Canada
From €392
Shenzhen Airlines
From €411
China Eastern Airlines
From €414
Cathay Pacific
From €417
Air China
From €422
Korean Air
From €426
Eastar Jet
From €427
Philippine Airlines
From €429
China Southern Airlines
From €441

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What is the flight schedule from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Shanghai to San Francisco and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AC026

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    17:35

    PVG

    10h 20m

    Direct

    12:55

    YVR

    S M T W T F S
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  2. AC8840

    Vancouver International Airport

    09:10

    YVR

    2h 22m

    Direct

    10:32

    SFO

    S M T W T - S

  3. AC026

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    17:35

    PVG

    10h 20m

    Direct

    12:55

    YVR

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. AC564

    Vancouver International Airport

    12:10

    YVR

    2h 26m

    Direct

    13:36

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  5. VN525

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    15:25

    PVG

    4h 30m

    Direct

    18:55

    SGN

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  6. VN098

    Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    17:40

    SGN

    14h 15m

    Direct

    17:55

    SFO

    - - T W - - S
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About Shanghai Pudong International Airport and San Francisco International Airport

Learn about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 9,886.46km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €373
Cheapest return ticket price €669

FAQs for Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flights

  • How many daily flights are there from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    There are around 1 daily flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • The earliest flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport departs at 13:10, and the last departs at 14:05, with about 2 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €2,129 in January, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from San Francisco International Airport to downtown is about 17km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport. The distance is around 17km.
  • United Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 697 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport currently start from €373, and round-trip fares start from €669. The current lowest fare is a China Southern Airlines flight departing on Sat, Nov 28; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is €699. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport operates around 9 weekly flights, mainly by United Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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