Cheap flights from Shanghai to San Francisco (PVG–SFO)
PVGShanghai Pudong International Airport
China
China
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
United States
United States
China Eastern Airlines and United Airlines fly Shanghai to San Francisco (PVG–SFO) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 9,880 km (6,140 mi).
- From
- PVG
- Shanghai
- To
- SFO
- San Francisco
- Nonstop
- Yes · 2 airlines
- Airlines
- MU · UA
- Cheapest fare found
- CN¥2,946 one-way
- Distance
- 9,880 km (6,140 mi)
- Time difference
- San Francisco 15 hours behind
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Shanghai to San Francisco fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: CN¥2,946 for November 2026 on China Southern Airlines (1 stop). Nonstop from CN¥4,410.
- Oct ’26CN¥3,018
- Nov ’26CN¥2,946nonstop CN¥4,410
- Jan ’27CN¥4,065
- Apr ’27CN¥3,123
- Jul ’27CN¥4,494
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly PVG–SFO
For Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to San Francisco (SFO), November 2026 had the lowest fare found (CN¥2,946). Set your watch 15 hours back on landing at SFO.
Shanghai to San Francisco: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 11 October 2026.
How much is a flight from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to San Francisco (SFO)?
From CN¥2,946 one-way, the cheapest fare found for November 2026 on China Southern Airlines with 1 stop; nonstop from CN¥4,410 (found 11 October 2026).
Which airlines fly PVG–SFO direct?
China Eastern Airlines and United Airlines.
What is the cheapest month to fly PVG–SFO?
November 2026, at CN¥2,946; the dearest month found was CN¥4,494.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 15 hours behind Shanghai: a PVG departure at noon is 21:00 local time in SFO.
San Francisco to Shanghai: the return flight (SFO–PVG)
All 2 airlines also fly SFO–PVG nonstop.
Airlines flying PVG–SFO nonstop
| Airline | Type | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
| China Eastern Airlines MU | full-service | SkyTeam |
| United Airlines UA | full-service | Star Alliance |
One-stop alternatives to flying PVG–SFO nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Seoul (ICN) with
Asiana Airlines and Korean Air: 9,910 km (6,160 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop. - Via Tokyo (HND) with
All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines: 10,020 km (6,230 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop. - Via Tokyo (NRT) with All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines: 10,020 km (6,230 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop.
- Via Vancouver (YVR) with
Air Canada: 10,300 km (6,400 mi) flown, 4% further than nonstop. - Via Seattle (SEA) with
Delta Air Lines: 10,280 km (6,390 mi) flown, 4% further than nonstop.
PVG–SFO route map
More from Shanghai and San Francisco
Other arrivals in United States
Also nonstop from PVG, nearest to SFO first (straight-line distance):
- PVG–LAX: Los Angeles · 543 km (338 mi) from SFO
- Seattle (SEA) airport guide · 1,090 km (679 mi) from SFO
- Dallas (DFW) airport guide · 2,350 km (1,460 mi) from SFO
- Detroit (DTW) airport guide · 3,340 km (2,070 mi) from SFO
- New York (JFK) airport guide · 4,150 km (2,580 mi) from SFO
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Plan your arrival at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Departure
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Pudong (PVG), Shanghai. In our data, 87 airlines fly nonstop from PVG to 209 destinations.
View PVG airport guide →Arrival
San Francisco International Airport
2 ways into San Francisco, fastest from 25 min:
- BART 30–35 min
- Taxi or rideshare 25–45 min
Onward from San Francisco
Places you can't fly to nonstop from PVG, but can from SFO — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
Sources
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