Flights from San Francisco to Shanghai
Nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 12h 51m (9,877 km). China Eastern flies it. Lowest fare seen: $506 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).
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When you land in Shanghai
The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.
Airport transfer
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Airlines flying San Francisco to Shanghai
Carriers on SFO–PVG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
San Francisco to Shanghai fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $518 one-way. With stops: Feb 2027, from $411. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $66329 Oct 2026 | $467 · 1 stop29 Oct 2026 |
| Nov 2026 | $51830 Nov 2026 · China Eastern | $417 · 1 stop15 Nov 2026 |
| Dec 2026 | $6243 Dec 2026 | $462 · 1 stop7 Dec 2026 |
| Jan 2027 | $6244 Jan 2027 | $432 · 1 stop5 Jan 2027 |
| Feb 2027 | $9477 Feb 2027 | $411 · 1 stop7 Feb 2027 |
| Apr 2027 | $7831 Apr 2027 · China Eastern | $489 · 1 stop1 Apr 2027 |
When to go for the lowest fare
Fares were close across the months we saw: $417 for November 2026, $411 at best after that.
Nonstop or with a stop
A connection undercut nonstop in 6 of 6 months with both fares.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (San Francisco to Shanghai, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.
Best time to fly to Shanghai
Based on weather and travel conditions in China
China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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