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SAR 2,954 SAR 60,000

Duration

12 h 55 m 38 h 0 m

Stops From San Francisco

Departure From San Francisco

6 AM - 12 PM

SAR 3,418

12 PM - 6 PM

SAR 3,374

After 6 PM

SAR 2,954

Arrival at Shanghai-Hongqiao Apt

12 PM - 6 PM

SAR 2,954

After 6 PM

SAR 3,374

Alliances & Airlines

Oneworld

(3)

SkyTeam

(10)

Star Alliance

(11)

+ 2 more

Layover Airports

+ 3 more

Layover Duration

1 h 5 m 21 h 30 m

San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (SHA) Flight SAR

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Air China

SAR 2,954

San Francisco to Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt , 3 Jul

Air China CA | 7323 | Operated By United Airlines

18:43

Fri, 3 Jul 26

Terminal T3

San Francisco, United States

01 h 44 m

20:27

Fri, 3 Jul 26

Terminal T7

Los Angeles, United States

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Information not available

Air China CA | 984

23:25

Fri, 3 Jul 26

Terminal B

Los Angeles, United States

15 h 05 m

05:30

Sun, 5 Jul 26

Terminal T3

Beijing, China

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Information not available

Air China CA | 8321

10:40

Sun, 5 Jul 26

Beijing, China

02 h 10 m

12:50

Sun, 5 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

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Information not available

Delta Air Lines

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SAR 3,374

San Jose to Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt , 3 Jul

Delta Air Lines DL | 3883

20:19

Fri, 3 Jul 26

Terminal A

San Jose, United States

01 h 36 m

21:55

Fri, 3 Jul 26

Terminal T3

Los Angeles, United States

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Delta Air Lines DL | 2980

07:10

Sat, 4 Jul 26

Terminal T3

Los Angeles, United States

02 h 53 m

10:03

Sat, 4 Jul 26

Seattle, United States

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Delta Air Lines DL | 281

16:20

Sat, 4 Jul 26

Seattle, United States

12 h 30 m

19:50

Sun, 5 Jul 26

Terminal T1

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

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Information not available

United Airlines

SAR 3,418

San Francisco to Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt , 3 Jul

United Airlines UA | 2367

10:19

Fri, 3 Jul 26

Terminal T3

San Francisco, United States

01 h 38 m

11:57

Fri, 3 Jul 26

Terminal T7

Los Angeles, United States

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Information not available

United Airlines UA | 198

13:15

Fri, 3 Jul 26

Terminal T6

Los Angeles, United States

13 h 30 m

17:45

Sat, 4 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

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Information not available

United Airlines

SAR 3,424

San Francisco to Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt , 3 Jul

United Airlines UA | 857

13:30

Fri, 3 Jul 26

Terminal I

San Francisco, United States

12 h 55 m

17:25

Sat, 4 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

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Information not available

American Airlines, Japan Airlines

SAR 4,867

Transit Visa may be required

San Francisco to Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt , 3 Jul

American Airlines AA | 8400 | Operated By Japan Airlines

12:25

Fri, 3 Jul 26

Terminal I

San Francisco, United States

10 h 40 m

15:05

Sat, 4 Jul 26

Terminal T3

Tokyo-Haneda Airport, Japan

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Information not available

Japan Airlines JL | 89

17:20

Sat, 4 Jul 26

Terminal T3

Tokyo-Haneda Airport, Japan

03 h 25 m

19:45

Sat, 4 Jul 26

Terminal T1

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

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Air Canada

SAR 5,454

Transit Visa may be required

San Francisco to Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt , 3 Jul

Air Canada AC | 8841

06:35

Fri, 3 Jul 26

Terminal T2

San Francisco, United States

02 h 15 m

08:50

Fri, 3 Jul 26

Terminal M

Vancouver, Canada

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Air Canada AC | 25

11:15

Fri, 3 Jul 26

Terminal M

Vancouver, Canada

11 h 50 m

14:05

Sat, 4 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

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Information not available

United Airlines, Air China

SAR 9,622

Transit Visa may be required

San Francisco to Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt , 3 Jul

United Airlines UA | 35

11:10

Fri, 3 Jul 26

Terminal I

San Francisco, United States

11 h 40 m

14:50

Sat, 4 Jul 26

Terminal T1

Osaka, Japan

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Air China CA | 858

16:45

Sat, 4 Jul 26

Terminal T1

Osaka, Japan

02 h 45 m

18:30

Sat, 4 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

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Information not available

Japan Airlines

SAR 32,438

Transit Visa may be required

San Francisco to Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt , 3 Jul

Japan Airlines JL | 1

12:25

Fri, 3 Jul 26

Terminal I

San Francisco, United States

10 h 40 m

15:05

Sat, 4 Jul 26

Terminal T3

Tokyo-Haneda Airport, Japan

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Japan Airlines JL | 89

17:20

Sat, 4 Jul 26

Terminal T3

Tokyo-Haneda Airport, Japan

03 h 25 m

19:45

Sat, 4 Jul 26

Terminal T1

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

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Information not available

United Airlines, All Nippon Airways

SAR 39,511

Transit Visa may be required

San Francisco to Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt , 3 Jul

United Airlines UA | 35

11:10

Fri, 3 Jul 26

Terminal I

San Francisco, United States

11 h 40 m

14:50

Sat, 4 Jul 26

Terminal T1

Osaka, Japan

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

All Nippon Airways NH | 975

15:55

Sat, 4 Jul 26

Terminal T1

Osaka, Japan

02 h 25 m

17:20

Sat, 4 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

All Nippon Airways

SAR 46,781

Transit Visa may be required

San Francisco to Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt , 3 Jul

All Nippon Airways NH | 7071 | Operated By United Airlines

11:10

Fri, 3 Jul 26

Terminal I

San Francisco, United States

11 h 40 m

14:50

Sat, 4 Jul 26

Terminal T1

Osaka, Japan

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

All Nippon Airways NH | 975

15:55

Sat, 4 Jul 26

Terminal T1

Osaka, Japan

02 h 25 m

17:20

Sat, 4 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

San Francisco to Shanghai Flights Information:-

Looking for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai? Hereโ€™s all you need to know! For convenience and to save time, pick the airport that is closest to your destination. The nearest airport to Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International Airport and the IATA code for the same is SHA.
Currently, there are 8 airlines operating flights between the two destinations and approximately 20 flights take off from San Francisco to Shanghai every week.

Need information on San Francisco to Shanghai airfare?

The cheapest fare for a San Francisco to Shanghai flight would be 2954, which may go up to 57404 depending on the route, booking time and availability.
It is recommended that you compare round-trip and one-way flights, to work out which is more economical.

Flight Details for San Francisco to Shanghai

If you are looking for San Francisco to Shanghai flights, there is no dearth of options to choose from. Several reputed airlines currently offer both direct and indirect flights between the two destinations. Some of these are Air Canada, Air China, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, China Eastern, Delta Air Lines, Japan Airlines, United Airlines. Out of these, only 2 airlines operate direct flights. Indirect flights may involve more travel time, but they usually cheaper than direct flights.

The number of flights operated by each airline is as follows:Air Canada : 1, Air China : 1, All Nippon Airways : 1, American Airlines : 1, China Eastern : 1, Delta Air Lines : 1, Japan Airlines : 1, United Airlines : 1

To board the first San Francisco to Shanghai flight, choose Air Canada, which departs at 06:35 The last flight for this route is Delta Air Lines, departing at 20:19

Shanghai Airport Information

Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Pudong New Area, 900 Qihang Road, Shanghai 201202, China
Tel: (021) 9608 1388

About San Francisco (SFO)

One of the major cities of California, San Francisco, is famous and renowned for its liberal community and surroundings. San Francisco is among the most popular and most visited cities in the world and the reason behind its increasing charm are notable highlights, which includes urban class Victorian architecture, captivating beauty, mystical fog, and mostly its cultural diversity. Located on a small land, the city possess a population of over 8,15,000. The climatic condition of the city is mild, with cool winters and dry summers. One interesting thing about the city is that it has a history of being in the backdrop of many movies; reason being its closeness to Hollywood and its vibrant film-making community. English is the preferred language of the city and that serves as an asset to many international visitors. One can get in the surroundings by taking a flight to the nearest Airport or by taking other means of transport, such as train, bus, boat and car. The tourists can roam around the city on their own or can also hire cars, bikes or taxis to explore the beautiful city and its ecstatic locations. There are multiple sights which gives you enormous pleasure when visited, some of them are: Chinatown, Ocean Beach, Telegraph Hill, North Beach, Haight Ashbury, Cow Hollow, Mission, and Pacific Heights. You must not forget to visit the popular landmarks of the city, which clearly depicts its cultural heritage. The tourists can also see the city from water, taking the 'Harbour Tours'. When it comes to dining out in the city, San Francisco provides multiple options to splurge out your riches. Many fine dine restaurants, bars and clubs at the city provides delicious food and drinks to the visitors. While planning to explore the city, MakeMyTrip allows you to manage all your travel related queries with ease. The easy online ticket booking facilities renders one with a facility to quickly book their plane, train and bus tickets. The website also offers proper accommodation facilities to their customers, along with detailed information about the destination. One can also inquire about the National/International car rentals.

Frequently Asked Questions - San Francisco to Shanghai Flights

Q: How much baggage can I carry on a San Francisco to Shanghai flight?

A: Each airline has a different baggage policy. So you must contact the airline for exact details on the same.

Q: Can I pay later for my flight tickets for San Francisco to Shanghai?

A: No, currently MakeMyTrip does not offer any such option for flight bookings.

Q: Can I book tickets for another person from my own account?

A: Yes, you can book a ticket for someone else too. For that, you will have to provide their personal details while booking the flight.

Q: Do airlines from San Francisco to Shanghai offer sleeping areas?

A: Several airlines flying from San Francisco to Shanghai provide space for sleeping. In most cases, this service is available on a pay per use basis.

Q: What is the largest number of seats that I can reserve in a single booking?

A: You can reserve seats for up to 9 people in a single transaction.

Q: Can I carry food on my San Francisco to Shanghai flight?

A: Airlines have varying rules on allowing passengers to carry their own food on the flight. Please check with the specific airline for further clarity on the same.

Q: What are the latest flight offers at MakeMyTrip for San Francisco to Shanghai?

A: MakeMyTrip offers cashback and instant discounts for San Francisco to Shanghai flights. Check the flights booking page for the exciting deals.

Q: How much time does it take to get confirmation on a flight ticket?

A: It only takes a few minutes to receive a ticket confirmation at your registered email address.

Q: Which are the most preferred airlines in the world?

A: The most preferred airlines in the world are Qatar Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Oman Air and AirAsia.

Q: What are the most booked classes for a San Francisco to Shanghai flight?

A: For San Francisco to Shanghai flights, most travellers prefer economy or business class tickets.

Q: Why should I choose business class over economy class?

A: Business class comes with its own unique perks like spacious seats, fancier meal options and personalised services that make it worth the high price. Most airlines also offer access to airport lounges where you can unwind and entertain yourself while waiting for your flight.

Q: How can I get a boarding pass after booking a ticket for my San Francisco to Shanghai flight?

A: Avail your boarding pass by sharing your booking confirmation at the airport. The staff will hand over the boarding pass to you after verifying your details. You can also visit the airlineโ€™s website for web check-in and take a printout of your boarding pass.

Q: How can I recover my lost baggage from my San Francisco to Shanghai flight?

A: Check with your airline and register a complaint with them. Provide them the details with your proof of address, ID and travel for recovering your lost baggage.

Q: Do I have to present an ID proof during check-in?

A: Yes, you need to present your passport during check-in for your international flight.

Important Information about San Francisco to Shanghai Flight

Lowest Fare for San Francisco to Shanghai Flight SAR undefined- 03 Jul
Today's Lowest Fare SAR undefined
Total flights from San Francisco to Shanghai in a Week 20 Flights
First Flight Air Canada, departs at 06:35
Last Flight Delta Air Lines, departs at 20:19
Non-Stop Flights from San Francisco to Shanghai 2
Airport Name & codes of San Francisco & Shanghai San Francisco Airport, San Francisco-SFO, Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai-SHA

San Francisco Address

Address : San Francisco, CA 94128, United States
Tel : +1 650-821-8211

About Shanghai (SHA)

Tagged as the most developed cities in China, Shanghai stands strong with its population of over 23million, in which 9Million are just migrants. The largest and the prosperous city has a impressive history of years, which attracts constant traffic of tourists from across the globe. Among the most noted achievements, one was when the city hosted World Expo, 2010 and recorded the highest number of visitors from all over the world. With a captivating mix of east and west, Shanghai manages to woo the tourists with its style, art and world class technology. The climatic condition of the city is humid subtropical, and its best to hit the road during the spring season. Tourists can reach the diverse cultural city through plane and can land down at either Pudong or Hongqia International Airport. Other means of travelling include: train,car, bus, and boat. Getting around in the city requires help from the local transport, such as, local metro, special sight-seeing buses, taxis and ferry. Its always advisable to carry a language translation book in hand to communicate with the localihites. It will help you give proper hotel direction to your taxi driver. There are some place like, Yuyuan Gardens, Shanghai Museum, Oriental pearl tower and Zhujiajiao Water Town, which can fill your heart with joy and pleasure. You can gather and sit at the nearest tea house, take a boat ride, spend time at the Jinjiang amusement park and Shanghai city beach. For shopping purposes, visit shanghai's Nanjing road or move towards the direction of Yuyuan Bazaar, for buying beautiful crafts and jewellery for yourself and your dear ones. There are number of supermarkets chains in the city, such as, Carreour, Auchan, Tesco, and Walmart, from which the tourists can easily avail products of their choice. At Shanghai, you will find cuisines of diverse tastes and flavour, which enable you to enjoy a vast variety of food and eatables at the city. While you plan out things for your trip, there are things which weigh prime importance. With MakeMyTrip, you can lessen your stress and can take help from the services provided by the website. The online ticket booking, accommodation arrangements and car rental services are managed by the website. Detailed information about the location is also provided at the city guides page, which enables you to have a closer look at your favourite location.

Shanghai Address

Pudong New Area, 900 Qihang Road, Shanghai 201202, China
Tel: (021) 9608 1388