Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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Cheapest flight tickets
$838
Average price of a round trip
$1019
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
11h27
A flight from Shanghai to San Francisco takes on average 11h27.
Best time
August
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to San Francisco is August.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from Shanghai to San Francisco
Check out our tips for booking your flight to San Francisco (USA) from Shanghai (China) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is October, with an average flight ticket price of $998 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of October, September and November.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 0 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Philippine Airlines. A ticket from the airline Philippine Airlines to San Francisco costs on average $889.
The airlines that offer the most flights are United Airlines and United Airlines.
info departure city :
Shanghai, China
airports :
Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Pudong International Airport (PVG)
local time :
Shanghai is a city in the country China, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Shanghai, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, 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
destination info :
San Francisco, USA
airport :
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
local time :
San Francisco is in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In San Francisco, it is currently {toLocalTime}, 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
Useful info about San Francisco
What is the least touristic period to go to San Francisco?
If you want to visit San Francisco during the least touristic period, choose the month of August.
What is the most popular time to travel to San Francisco?
In San Francisco, 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 Shanghai to San Francisco?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 0 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 1 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from Shanghai to San Francisco is Friday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Shanghai and San Francisco?
When you leave, you can leave from Hongqiao or Pudong, and you will arrive at Oakland or San Francisco.
How to reach Shanghai airport from the city centre?
The airport Hongqiao is located 14 km or Pudong is located 35 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.
Are there other means of transportation to go from Shanghai to San Francisco?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Shanghai and San Francisco?
In summer, the average temperature is 17°C in San Francisco and 27°C in Shanghai. The average rainfall in summer is 2 mm in San Francisco and 230 mm in Shanghai. 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.
