How long is the flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Departing from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport will take you 21h 25m. The distance between San Francisco and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is about 6150 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to SHA?

When flying from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

San Francisco (SFO), located 11.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. 0 airlines have flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl per day.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is 40 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £605). Flying from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,185). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights typically cost between £559 and £762 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £701 on ANA (21 Oct–28 Oct).

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What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?
San Francisco (SFO), located 11.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. 0 airlines have flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl per day.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?
Departing from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport will take you 21h 25m. The distance between San Francisco and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is about 6150 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £605). Flying from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,185). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights typically cost between £559 and £762 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £701 on ANA (21 Oct–28 Oct).

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San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights typically cost between £559 and £762 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £701 on ANA (21 Oct–28 Oct).