Flight tickets from Shanghai to San Francisco International

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Flight deals from Shanghai to San Francisco International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to San Francisco International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to San Francisco International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in November.

Direct flights from Shanghai to San Francisco International

Shanghai to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Shanghai to San Francisco below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Francisco International.

Shanghai to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found₹ 34,311
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time11 hrs, 14 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week35

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to San Francisco International is ₹ 57,243. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 14 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to San Francisco International.
United, Air China and Delta fly direct from Shanghai to San Francisco International.
As of October 2024, there are 35 flights per week flying from Shanghai to San Francisco International.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to San Francisco International is usually October 2024.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to San Francisco International Airport on Friday, 15 November 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 14 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Francisco International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

How to find cheap flights to San Francisco (SFO) from Shanghai (CSHA) in 2025

Looking for cheap tickets from Shanghai to San Francisco International? Return tickets start from ₹ 57,135 and one-way flights to San Francisco International from Shanghai start from ₹ 34,311


Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Shanghai to San Francisco International. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to San Francisco from Shanghai from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to San Francisco start from ₹ 34,311 one-way.
  • Flex your dates to find the best CSHA-SFO ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to San Francisco International from Shanghai.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Shanghai-San Francisco International flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Shanghai and San Francisco International. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to San Francisco, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Shanghai to San Francisco International flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.
  • Search for cheap flights regardless of where you are. To get the best flight booking experience when out and about, download the app and search for plane tickets between Shanghai and San Francisco International whenever you want.

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Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.