Flights from San Francisco to Shanghai
Nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 12h 51m. China Eastern flies it. Lowest fare seen: $515 one-way, nonstop (8 Oct 2026).
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San Francisco → Shanghai flights
Fares seen from $515 one-way (8 Oct 2026). Live prices for your dates on the booking site.
Route snapshot: San Francisco to Shanghai
San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (PVG) is 9,877 km, about 12h 51m flying nonstop. Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on this route include China Eastern. The lowest one-way fare seen recently was $515 with China Eastern (nonstop), departing 29 Oct 2026 — as of 8 Oct 2026.
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Fares seen
The lowest one-way fare seen was $515 with China Eastern (nonstop), departing 29 Oct 2026; with connections it dropped to $424. Checked 8 Oct 2026 — fares move daily.
Seasonality
Shanghai has year-round travel demand, so fare differences often depend more on booking window and airline competition than on one single peak season.
Who flies it
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares here include China Eastern. More carriers may sell it with a connection.
Airlines flying San Francisco to Shanghai
Carriers on SFO–PVG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 8 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
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.
Direct & Connecting Flights
Nonstop flights link San Francisco (SFO) and Shanghai (PVG), taking about 12h 51m. Connecting itineraries can be cheaper but take longer.
Fares & Price Guide
The lowest one-way fare seen on SFO–PVG was $515 USD (nonstop) as of 8 Oct 2026. Set a fare alert to be told when it drops.
About Shanghai, China
Flights arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). See the destination guide for hotels, visa requirements and travel tips.
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Shanghai Planning
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 8 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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