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Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Shanghai to San Francisco. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to San Francisco, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Shanghai to San Francisco:
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Shanghai — San Francisco
02/05/2026
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UA858
starting at $693
Shanghai — San Francisco
02/06/2026
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UA858
starting at $1,020
Shanghai — San Francisco
02/09/2026
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UA858
starting at $691
Shanghai — San Francisco
02/10/2026
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UA858
starting at $948
Shanghai — San Francisco
02/16/2026
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UA858
starting at $656
Shanghai — San Francisco
03/06/2026
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UA858
starting at $687
Shanghai — San Francisco
03/27/2026
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UA858
starting at $660
Shanghai — San Francisco
04/09/2026
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MU589
starting at $711
Shanghai — San Francisco
06/01/2026
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MU589
starting at $845
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The Shanghai — San Francisco route is served by a wide range of airlines: 9 in total, including United Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air Canada, Vietnam Airlines, Spring Airlines, Spring Airlines Japan, China Southern Airlines, Asiana Airlines, and Eva Air. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $377. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to San Francisco departs on 04/09/2026, is operated by Air Canada and costs $377
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to San Francisco departs on 04/20/2026, is operated by Korean Air and costs $737
Fastest flight from Shanghai to San Francisco takes 14h 37m
There are direct flights on this route 4 days a week: Mo, Tu, Th, and Fr
The distance between Shanghai and San Francisco is 9878km (6124 miles). There are 8 direct flights from Shanghai to San Francisco. The time difference between Shanghai and San Francisco is 16h. Flights from Shanghai begin at 1:30 PM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 2:05 PM
We couldn't find any special offers for flights from Shanghai to San Francisco
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to San Francisco according to data for the last 48 hours costs $377
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to San Francisco is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to San Francisco can be found flying in these months: April, February, June.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to San Francisco start from 14 hours 37 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — San Francisco: United Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
The minimum one-way ticket price from Shanghai to San Francisco is $377 (April 2026), while the maximum is $483 (March 2026). On average, a ticket costs $424–$425.
