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Flights from Shanghai to San Francisco

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to San Francisco (SFO) take about 12h 51m (9,877 km). China Eastern flies it. Lowest fare seen: $565 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Shanghai to San Francisco

Carriers on PVG–SFO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen

Shanghai to San Francisco fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $561 one-way. With stops: Mar 2027, from $430. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$62024 Oct 2026	$464 · 1 stop29 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$5619 Nov 2026 · China Eastern	$440 · 1 stop3 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$15151 Dec 2026	$471 · 1 stop1 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$92530 Jan 2027 · China Eastern	$566 · 1 stop30 Jan 2027
Mar 2027	$7551 Mar 2027	$430 · 1 stop1 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $440 for November 2026, $430 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 5 of 5 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Shanghai to San Francisco, 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.

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Frequently asked questions — Shanghai to San Francisco flights

How long is the flight from Shanghai to San Francisco?

A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 12h 51m, covering 9,877 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Shanghai from San Francisco by air?

The great-circle distance between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and San Francisco International Airport is 9,877 km (6,137 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to San Francisco?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–SFO route include China Eastern. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Shanghai to San Francisco cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–SFO was $565 USD with China Eastern (nonstop), departing 22 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to San Francisco?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in March 2027 were cheapest, from $430 one-way, against $566 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Shanghai to San Francisco?

In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $439 with one stop against $565 nonstop, a saving of $126. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from China to San Francisco?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter San Francisco visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

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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