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Flight deals from Shanghai Hongqiao to San Francisco International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to San Francisco International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 13,367. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Francisco.R 7,374 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 20 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,374, select.
San Francisco.R 7,619 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,619, select.
San Francisco.R 8,674 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep.One-way flight with EVA Air.Outbound indirect flight with EVA Air, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,674, select.
San Francisco.R 8,892 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,892, select.
San Francisco.R 9,062 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,062, select.
San Francisco.R 9,120 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,120, select.
San Francisco.R 9,325 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Mar.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,325, select.
San Francisco.R 9,579 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,579, select.
San Francisco.R 9,587 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,587, select.
San Francisco.R 9,591 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Dec.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,591, select.
San Francisco.R 10,141 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Apr.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,141, select.
San Francisco.R 11,619 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Jul.One-way flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,619, select.
San Francisco.R 14,774 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 14,774, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao 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 Hongqiao to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from R 14,774
May
from R 7,374
Jun
from R 7,619
Jul
from R 11,619
Aug
from R 9,062
Sep
from R 8,674
Oct
from R 9,120
Nov
from R 8,892
Dec
from R 9,591
Jan
from R 9,587
Feb
from R 9,579
Mar
from R 9,325

Shanghai Hongqiao to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

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

San Francisco International

18km from central San Francisco
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from R 7,312
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Oakland Metropolitan Oak

19km from central San Francisco
from R 11,130
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San Carlos

33km from central San Francisco
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Concord

40km from central San Francisco
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San Jose International

63km from central San Francisco
from R 7,930
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San Jose Reid-Hillview

72km from central San Francisco
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Santa Rosa

89km from central San Francisco
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Shanghai to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 7,312
Cheapest month to flyMay

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai Hongqiao to San Francisco International is R 12,900. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Shanghai Hongqiao to San Francisco International. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 13,010.
As of April 2026, there are no flights flying from Shanghai Hongqiao to San Francisco International.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao to San Francisco International is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Tuesday, 9 June 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and San Francisco International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.
Currently, Korean Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

  • San Francisco is 15 hours behind Shanghai and observes the UTC-7 timezone.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SHA to SFO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between SHA and SFO:

    • Hong Kong International Airport

    • Haneda Airport

    • Beijing Capital International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • At the moment, R 7,374 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 12,900. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap tickets from SHA to SFO, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.

  • If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

  • Landing cheap flights from SHA to SFO is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

Handy information about Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SHA land on schedule 85.58% of the time.

  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near SHA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to San Francisco International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.

  • Travelling on public transport takes about 45 minutes.

When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to San Francisco in February.

  • Lock in your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to go to San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from SHA to SFO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • You've done San Francisco, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Journey about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its must-visit sights. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.

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