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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to San Francisco

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Flight Info | Shanghai to San Francisco

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 1,222
Cheapest return ticket price AED 4,855
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 9,909.39 km
Average flight time 11 hours 23 minutes
Popular airline Spring Airlines

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to San Francisco (SFO) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Shanghai to San Francisco based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Shanghai (SHA) to San Francisco (SFO) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 4,488.

  • How long does it take to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to San Francisco (SFO)?

    It takes about 11 hours 23 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to San Francisco (SFO).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Shanghai (SHA) to San Francisco (SFO)?

    Airlines with flights from Shanghai (SHA) to San Francisco (SFO): Air China, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and China Eastern Airlines.

  • How many airports are there in San Francisco (SFO)?

    There are 1 airport(s) near San Francisco (SFO): San Francisco International Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from Shanghai to San Francisco

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Being flexible with your dates to get the cheapest Shanghai to San Francisco ticket.
Tap "Date" on flight search bar to scan through the calender for Shanghai to San Francisco airfare over next 6 months in 2025. If you would like to fly in next 3 months, it seems the cheapest date is on Mon, Jun 2 at AED 2633 for one-way flights.
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