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£332 Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Pu Dong to San Francisco departing on 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Shanghai to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Shanghai to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco (PVG-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Pu Dong to San Francisco

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Pu Dong to San Francisco.
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14:30 - 17:30PVG-SFO
18h 00m1 stop
01:15 - 12:10SFO-PVG
19h 55m1 stop
£597Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 24 Apr - Sun, 11 May
16:25 - 14:00PVG-SFO
13h 35m1 stop
23:30 - 11:55SFO-PVG
20h 25m1 stop
£605Asiana Airlines
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Sun, 16 Feb - Fri, 28 Feb
08:50 - 09:30PVG-SFO
16h 40m1 stop
12:50 - 20:10SFO-PVG
16h 20m1 stop
£610Korean Air
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Sat, 8 Mar - Sun, 7 Sep
15:10 - 18:40PVG-SFO
42h 30m1 stop
22:50 - 12:40SFO-PVG
22h 50m1 stop
£636Vietnam Airlines
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Tue, 29 Apr - Thu, 8 May
16:30 - 07:28PVG-SFO
30h 58m2 stops
16:35 - 10:15SFO-PVG
25h 40m2 stops
Mon, 27 Jan - Tue, 4 Feb
16:30 - 00:09PVG-SFO
23h 39m2 stops
16:35 - 10:15SFO-PVG
25h 40m2 stops
Fri, 31 Jan - Tue, 4 Feb
00:35 - 09:40PVG-SFO
24h 05m1 stop
11:30 - 13:25SFO-PVG
34h 55m1 stop
£842Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 23 Apr - Sat, 10 May
08:20 - 18:35PVG-SFO
26h 15m1 stop
09:40 - 06:30SFO-PVG
28h 50m1 stop
£896Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 22 Jan - Wed, 5 Mar
11:20 - 09:30PVG-SFO
14h 10m1 stop
11:40 - 09:45SFO-PVG
30h 05m1 stop
£964Korean Air
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Fri, 31 Jan - Mon, 3 Feb
15:25 - 17:00PVG-SFO
41h 35m1 stop
22:10 - 14:15SFO-PVG
49h 05m2 stops
£1,062Vietnam Airlines
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Tue, 14 Jan - Thu, 13 Mar

Flights from Pu Dong to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Pu Dong to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco is November, where tickets cost £740 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,260 and £1,258 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £746 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco

Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

£332
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
Flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco

When to book flights from Pu Dong to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Pu Dong to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco flights

  • How can I fly more sustainably to San Francisco?

    Anyone looking for a sustainable way to fly should consider booking their ticket with United Airlines. They are one of a few airlines that have already started replacing conventional jet fuel with sustainable aviation fuel to reduce the net carbon emissions in each flight. You can also play your part by booking nonstop flights instead of connecting flights to reduce the total distance covered and hence cut down emissions.

  • How can I fly from Shanghai to San Francisco?

    Despite the long nature of the flight, a few airlines are offering nonstop flights from Shanghai to San Francisco. Both United Airlines and Air China provide a direct connection with the average travel duration standing just under 12 hours.

  • Is public transport available from San Francisco International Airport to downtown San Francisco?

    There are two options for public transport to downtown San Francisco from SFO. You can choose between the bus and the metro. Of the two, the metro is arguably the best option since it uses the Bay Area Rapid Transit making it a lot faster and convenient even when you have a lot of luggage. To board the metro, follow the BART signs in the International Terminal that lead to the BART station.

  • What are the layover options between Shanghai and San Francisco?

    The city and country where you will have your layover depend on which airline you’re flying. Most airlines tend to have their layovers in their home countries since it is cheaper and more convenient. For instance, on this route, Turkish Airlines has all its layovers scheduled for Istanbul while China Airlines will have its layovers in Taipei City.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco was £418 for a one-way ticket and £751 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Shanghai Pudong Airport and San Francisco, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco?

    There are direct flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Shanghai Pudong Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Shanghai Pudong Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Shanghai Pudong Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco

  • There are two airports serving the city of Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). While both offer flights to San Francisco, Shanghai Pudong is a lot busier than Shanghai Hongqiao and therefore not ideal if you want to avoid the long queues.
  • Travelers have the option of two additional landing airports; San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Oakland International Airport (OAK). They are both less busy than San Francisco Airport (SFO) although those who choose to land at either airport will have to deal with two layovers on their journey since all the nonstop flights land at San Francisco.
  • If you have a lot of luggage, China Airlines would be a good option to go for. They allow two checked bags in addition to your carry-on luggage for Economy class, unlike other airlines which only allow one or even none in certain cases.
  • To get to PVG from downtown Shanghai, you can choose from the bus, or metro or use a taxi. When running late, the taxi is the best option as it can be found anywhere in the city and goes directly to the airport terminal.
  • Due to the long nature of this flight, consider upgrading to first class especially if you are traveling on Etihad Airways. You get extra legroom, a reclinable seat, and even a blanket to make the journey as comfortable as possible.
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Prefer to fly direct from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Shanghai Pu Dong to San Francisco

Monday

Air China, China Eastern, United Airlines

Air China, China Eastern, +1 more

Tuesday

Air China, United Airlines

Air China, United Airlines

Wednesday

Air China, United Airlines

Air China, United Airlines

Thursday

Air China, China Eastern, United Airlines

Air China, China Eastern, +1 more

Friday

Air China, United Airlines

Air China, United Airlines

Saturday

Air China, China Eastern, United Airlines

Air China, China Eastern, +1 more

Sunday

Air China, United Airlines

Air China, United Airlines

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Shanghai Pu Dong

Monday

Air China, China Eastern, United Airlines

Air China, China Eastern, +1 more

Tuesday

Air China, United Airlines

Air China, United Airlines

Wednesday

Air China, United Airlines

Air China, United Airlines

Thursday

Air China, China Eastern, United Airlines

Air China, China Eastern, +1 more

Friday

Air China, United Airlines

Air China, United Airlines

Saturday

Air China, China Eastern, United Airlines

Air China, China Eastern, +1 more

Sunday

Air China, United Airlines

Air China, United Airlines

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Shanghai to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
2/4Wed
1 stopAsiana Airlines
16h 50mPVG-SFO
£332
29/5Thu
1 stopCathay Pacific
18h 00mPVG-SFO
£348
20/6Fri
1 stopVietnam Airlines
42h 30mPVG-SFO
£407
27/12Fri
1 stopKorean Air
16h 40mPVG-SFO
£453
27/12Fri
directUnited Airlines
11h 05mPVG-SFO
£596
31/12Tue
1 stopDelta
15h 29mPVG-SFO
£600
5/2Wed
directUnited Airlines
11h 05mPVG-SFO
£620
14/1Tue
1 stopVietnam Airlines
41h 35mPVG-SFO
£658
25/1Sat
1 stopDelta
29h 26mPVG-SFO
£772
6/1Mon
1 stopKorean Air
35h 30mPVG-SFO
£1,136

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Last minute flights from Pu Dong to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Shanghai to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
27/12Fri
multi-stopKorean Air
16h 40mPVG-SFO
20/1Mon
multi-stopKorean Air
16h 45mSFO-PVG
£668
23/12Mon
multi-stopKorean Air
16h 40mPVG-SFO
6/1Mon
multi-stopKorean Air
16h 45mSFO-PVG
£669
25/12Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
20h 00mPVG-SFO
26/12Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
51h 46mSFO-PVG
£814
25/12Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
27h 30mPVG-SFO
27/4Sun
multi-stopCathay Pacific
18h 50mSFO-PVG
£857
24/12Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
23h 25mPVG-SFO
24/12Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
24h 40mSFO-PVG
£951
23/12Mon
directUnited Airlines
11h 05mPVG-SFO
5/1Sun
directUnited Airlines
13h 55mSFO-PVG
£1,021
25/12Wed
directUnited Airlines
11h 05mPVG-SFO
6/2Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
20h 35mSFO-PVG
£1,022
25/12Wed
multi-stopDelta
30h 15mPVG-SFO
6/2Thu
multi-stopDelta
33h 03mSFO-PVG
£1,026
25/12Wed
multi-stopDelta
32h 34mPVG-SFO
6/2Thu
multi-stopDelta
38h 00mSFO-PVG
£1,027
23/12Mon
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
16h 50mPVG-SFO
6/1Mon
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
19h 55mSFO-PVG
£1,105

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