Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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Cheapest flight tickets
$793
Average price of a round trip
$931
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
13h31
A flight from San Francisco to Shanghai takes on average 13h31.
Best time
December
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Shanghai is December.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Shanghai
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Shanghai (China) from San Francisco (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is April, with an average flight ticket price of $823 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of October, February and March.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 193 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Vietnam Airlines. A ticket from the airline Vietnam Airlines to Shanghai costs on average $905.
The airlines that offer the most flights are United Airlines and United Airlines.
Price of flight tickets from San Francisco to Shanghai
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $793 to $1080
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $931
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of April
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: April
info departure city :
San Francisco, USA
airport :
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
local time :
San Francisco is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In San Francisco, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 18°C, with a minimum of 16°C and a maximum of 24°C.
The city of San Francisco has 1 airport(s): San Francisco
destination info :
Shanghai, China
airports :
Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Pudong International Airport (PVG)
local time :
Shanghai is in the country China, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Shanghai, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 23°C, with a minimum of 21°C and a maximum of 27°C.
The city of Shanghai (SHA) has 2 airport(s): Hongqiao and Pudong
Useful info about Shanghai
What is the least touristic period to go to Shanghai?
If you want to visit Shanghai during the least touristic period, choose the month of December.
What is the most popular time to travel to Shanghai?
In Shanghai, the most popular month is October. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from San Francisco to Shanghai?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 193 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 28 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai is Friday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between San Francisco and Shanghai?
When you leave, you can leave from San Francisco, and you will arrive at Hongqiao or Pudong.
How to reach San Francisco airport from the city centre?
This information is not available at this time.
Are there other means of transportation to go from San Francisco to Shanghai?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between San Francisco and Shanghai?
In summer, the average temperature is 27°C in Shanghai and 17°C in San Francisco. The average rainfall in summer is 230 mm in Shanghai and 2 mm in San Francisco. In summer, it is warmer in Shanghai and it rains less in San Francisco. In winter, it is colder in San Francisco and it rains more in San Francisco.