Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Cheapest flight tickets
Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Average price of a round trip
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
A flight from San Francisco to Shanghai takes on average 23h30.
Best time
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Shanghai is May.
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 May, with an average flight ticket price of $1728 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of February and May.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 116 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is China Southern Airlines. A ticket from the airline China Southern Airlines to Shanghai costs on average $4310.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
San Francisco is a city in the country USA, the time zone is GMT . In San Francisco, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 11°C, with a minimum of 7°C and a maximum of 15°C.
The city of San Francisco has 1 airport(s): San Francisco
Shanghai is in the country China, the time zone is GMT +8. In Shanghai, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 11°C, with a minimum of 8°C and a maximum of 15°C.
The city of Shanghai (SHA) has 2 airport(s): Pudong and Hongqiao
If you want to visit Shanghai during the least touristic period, choose the month of May.
In Shanghai, the most popular month is February. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 116 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 17 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.
When you leave, you can leave from San Francisco, and you will arrive at Hongqiao or Pudong.
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Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
In summer, the average temperature is 27°C in Shanghai and 17°C in San Francisco. The average rainfall in summer is 234 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.