CA $546 Cheap Flights from Shanghai (PVG) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Cheap flights from Shanghai (PVG) to San Francisco (SFO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $546 for one-way flights and CA $1,018 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai (PVG) to San Francisco (SFO)

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From CA $921 - CA $1,488 per traveller.

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Flight from Shanghai to San Francisco (PVG - SFO) route information
Origin airport
Pudong Intl.
Destination airport
San Francisco Intl.
Roundtrip price
CA $1,018
Distance
9818 km
Average flight time
-3 hours -27 mins

Shanghai to San Francisco Flights

The easy way to book your flights from Shanghai to San Francisco 

With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to San Francisco from Shanghai whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Enter your travel dates, hit search, and choose your flight from 20 airlines that cover this route. There are United Airlines, Air China nonstop flights to San Francisco Intl., too.  

Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can see just nonstop or refundable flights. And if you’re traveling last minute, just enter the date to check out flights from Shanghai to San Francisco today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from Pudong Intl., PVG to San Francisco Intl., SFO 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from Shanghai to San Francisco—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to San Francisco from Shanghai currently is just CA $1,018 rising to CA $1,432.  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in December when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
  • Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to San Francisco  
  • Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more
  • Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times 
  • One surefire way to save money on your flight is to book your flight and hotel together with Expedia. Sometimes, the savings are so large that the flight is basically free! 

 

Reasons to choose Expedia for your flight to San Francisco from Shanghai 

Whatever your destination, budget, or reason to travel, in just one quick search, you can choose from loads of flights, airlines, and cabin classes. The filters make it quick and easy to find your ideal flights, and if you choose one of the flexible options, you won’t be charged to change your flight. So book your flight to San Francisco with Expedia today.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from PVG to San Francisco Airport?
Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price advertised for a round-trip journey from Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) to San Francisco Airport was CA $1,018. Great fares don't hang around, so book yours today. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from PVG to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Each airline has its own set of terms and conditions. If you decide to cancel your vacation, head to our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco Airport that have flexible change policies?
Plenty of carriers offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the cost difference between the two flights. When looking for Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco Airport flights, you'll see a "No change fees" filter for you to tick.
How many hours is the flight from Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Make the 18 hours and 17 minutes between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and San Francisco Airport as comfortable as possible. Pack the essentials, like your toothbrush, medication and a neck pillow, and sit back and enjoy the flight!
How far is the flight from Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) to SFO?
With a flight distance of 9,900 kilometres between Shanghai Pudong Airport and San Francisco Airport, this is a long journey. Remember to drink lots of water and get up to stretch your legs every so often.
Which airlines fly direct from PVG to SFO?
With 30 monthly flights from Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) to San Francisco Airport, United Airlines (UA) is an excellent choice. After some more options? Check out what's available with China Eastern Airlines (MU). This carrier offers 13 flights every month between these airports.
Are Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Fares from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco Airport are available up to 12 months before departure on Expedia. And although you may pick up a great last-minute deal, it's not something you should count on. Also, booking your flights ahead of time means you'll have more choices — and you can avoid getting caught in the dreaded middle seat! We frequently update our fares to bring you the best bargains, so keep checking in for all the latest specials.

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