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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to San Francisco from £313

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SFO
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hongqiao Intl (SHA) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£522

One-way from

£313

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£659
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 23/12-13/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 05m total
  • Shanghai to San Francisco
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 16/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 39h 10m total
  • Shanghai to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price (£170 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£37 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Cheapest flights from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.

Tue 23/1216:35SHA - SFO
1 stop32h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 13/121:45SFO - SHA
1 stop31h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/9£522
Sat 1/1113:35SHA - SFO
1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific
Sat 8/1122:55SFO - SHA
1 stop30h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/9£524
Wed 3/1218:25SHA - SFO
1 stop31h 05mKorean Air
Sun 31/512:40SFO - SHA
1 stop37h 25mKorean Air
Deal found 17/9£581
Sat 1/1118:25SHA - SFO
1 stop31h 05mKorean Air
Fri 5/1211:40SFO - SHA
1 stop37h 30mKorean Air
Deal found 17/9£582
Thu 4/1218:25SHA - SFO
1 stop31h 05mKorean Air
Tue 2/612:40SFO - SHA
1 stop37h 25mKorean Air
Deal found 17/9£585
Thu 4/1218:25SHA - SFO
1 stop31h 05mKorean Air
Fri 29/512:40SFO - SHA
1 stop37h 25mKorean Air
Deal found 18/9£586
Fri 31/1013:35SHA - SFO
1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific
Fri 7/1111:25SFO - SHA
1 stop32h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/9£599
Sun 30/1118:25SHA - SFO
1 stop31h 05mKorean Air
Thu 28/512:40SFO - SHA
1 stop37h 25mKorean Air
Deal found 17/9£642
Wed 22/1013:20SHA - SFO
1 stop36h 55mCathay Pacific
Wed 22/412:55SFO - SHA
1 stop35h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/9£676
Wed 26/1113:35SHA - SFO
1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific
Tue 31/300:20SFO - SHA
1 stop20h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/9£678
Mon 1/1218:25SHA - SFO
1 stop31h 05mKorean Air
Tue 2/612:40SFO - SHA
1 stop37h 25mKorean Air
Deal found 17/9£914
Tue 30/913:20SHA - SFO
1 stop36h 55mCathay Pacific
Fri 10/1000:20SFO - SHA
1 stop20h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/9£934

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Hongqiao Intl

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San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 23/12

16:35-09:30

1 stop32h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 13/1

21:45-20:55

1 stop31h 10m

£522

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 22/12

22:30-16:05

1 stop33h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

11:25-12:20

1 stop32h 55m

£522

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 1/11

13:35-22:15

1 stop23h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 8/11

22:55-20:55

1 stop30h 00m

£522

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 7/3

13:35-21:15

1 stop23h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 20/3

12:25-12:20

1 stop32h 55m

£563

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/2

13:35-21:15

1 stop23h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 13/3

12:25-12:20

1 stop32h 55m

£563

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 16/10

22:30-22:40

1 stop39h 10m

£313

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 13/11

22:30-21:15

1 stop38h 45m

£314

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 19/10

13:20-17:30

1 stop19h 10m

£314

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 1/11

13:35-22:15

1 stop23h 40m

£314

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 11/10

13:20-17:30

1 stop19h 10m

£314

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Best time to book a flight from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 23 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. On average, San Francisco has 0 inbound flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl per day from 0 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    A quick flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco can take about 32h 55m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £522. The distance between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and San Francisco is about 6150 mi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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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