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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to San Francisco from £440

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 25/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SFO
5 Sep — 12 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 6 August 2026.

Sun 13/919:40 -
1 stop26h 05m
Sat 17/1000:45 -
1 stop24h 45m
Deal found 1/8£743
Sat 5/919:40 -
1 stop35h 30m
Wed 25/1123:30 -
1 stop25h 00m
Deal found 3/8£743
Mon 31/810:55 -
1 stop20h 05m
Sun 13/923:20 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 1/8£744
Sat 5/913:20 -
1 stop24h 55m
Wed 25/1122:55 -
1 stop21h 25m
Deal found 1/8£747
Thu 29/1013:35 -
1 stop23h 40m
Mon 2/1122:55 -
1 stop21h 25m
Deal found 2/8£749
Tue 15/913:20 -
1 stop24h 20m
Tue 22/913:00 -
1 stop32h 05m
Deal found 1/8£750
Thu 17/922:30 -
1 stop39h 10m
Wed 23/900:20 -
1 stop20h 45m
Deal found 3/8£755
Thu 3/910:55 -
1 stop19h 35m
Wed 16/923:20 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 5/8£762
Wed 23/910:55 -
1 stop19h 35m
Wed 23/923:20 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 4/8£783
Mon 23/1113:35 -
1 stop23h 40m
Wed 31/313:00 -
1 stop35h 35m
Deal found 4/8£869
Tue 22/916:50 -
1 stop33h 05m
Mon 1/322:55 -
1 stop21h 25m
Deal found 5/8£924

Find 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 6 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£743

One-way from

£440

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£843
EVA Air
  • EVA Air
  • 27/9-3/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 25m total
  • Shanghai to San Francisco
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 25/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 55m total
  • Shanghai to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£115 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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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 6 August 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SFO San Francisco

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 27/9

19:40-06:45

1 stop26h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 3/10

01:10-16:30

1 stop24h 20m

£743

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SFO San Francisco

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 13/9

19:40-06:45

1 stop26h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 17/10

00:45-16:30

1 stop24h 45m

£743
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SFO San Francisco

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 31/8

10:55-16:00

1 stop20h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 13/9

23:20-09:45

1 stop19h 25m

£744

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SFO San Francisco

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 16/12

13:35-21:00

1 stop23h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 3/1

22:55-15:20

1 stop24h 25m

£747

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SFO San Francisco

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/9

13:20-23:15

1 stop24h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 25/11

22:55-12:20

1 stop21h 25m

£747

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SFO San Francisco

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 16/9

13:20-22:40

1 stop24h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 22/9

00:20-20:55

1 stop29h 35m

£747

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SFO San Francisco

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/9

22:30-23:15

1 stop39h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

01:20-12:05

1 stop19h 45m

£748
Cheapest one-way

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SFO San Francisco

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 24/9

19:40-06:45

1 stop26h 05m

£443

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SFO San Francisco

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 25/9

21:45-20:40

1 stop37h 55m

£444

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SFO San Francisco

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 15/11

13:35-21:15

1 stop23h 40m

£452

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Cheapflights Insights

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?

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 11 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of £522). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,098). 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between £739 and £1,292 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £743 on EVA Air (13 Sept–17 Oct).

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 11.0 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 20h 05m. EVA Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £744. The distance between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and San Francisco is about 6150 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of £522). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,098). 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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