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- Lowest observed
- €387, departing 29 Oct 2026 (Last checked: 8 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 47Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- Air Canada, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Southern, Korean Air +1 more
- Reported fastest flight
- 12h 20m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Shanghai to San Francisco. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 9,879 km
- Reported fastest flight
- 12h 20m
- Airlines seen
- Air Canada, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Southern, Korean Air +1 more
- Alternative airports
- SHA
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with United Airlines. Check current timetables.
A clearer picture of your fare
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 14 km.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 33 km.
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → San Francisco, city gazetteer reference point (37.7749, -122.4194): ≈ 18 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from Shanghai to San Francisco: October 2026, from €387 (checked 8 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €387 | 20 |
| November 2026 | €392 | 25 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Shanghai to San Francisco: Thursday, from €387 (checked 8 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €392 | 7 |
| Tuesday | €417 | 7 |
| Wednesday | €417 | 7 |
| Thursday | €387 | 7 |
| Friday | €402 | 6 |
| Saturday | €402 | 6 |
| Sunday | €396 | 7 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Shanghai to San Francisco by days until departure (8 to 30 days): €387 (checked 8 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €418 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €387 | 23 |
| 31 to 60 days | €417 | 14 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Shanghai to San Francisco?
The lowest fare we have observed is €387, found on 8 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to San Francisco?
Cheapest month from Shanghai to San Francisco: October 2026, from €387 (checked 8 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to San Francisco?
Yes. We have seen non-stop flights on this route, flown by United Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to San Francisco?
These are the carriers we have seen on the route: Air Canada, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Southern, Korean Air +1 more.
How many of the observed Shanghai to San Francisco fares were non-stop?
30 of the 51 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Shanghai to San Francisco?
Cheapest day of the week from Shanghai to San Francisco: Thursday, from €387 (checked 8 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide
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Last checked: 8 Oct 2026