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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to San Francisco from £347

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SFO
10 Apr — 17 Apr1
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 11 March 2026.

Fri 29/516:50
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop20h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 9/814:00
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop34h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/3£542
Tue 2/610:55
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop19h 25m
Asiana Airlines
Sun 29/1123:50
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop25h 25m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 11/3£553
Wed 18/318:25
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop31h 05m
Korean Air
Tue 1/912:50
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop37h 15m
Korean Air
Deal found 8/3£557
Mon 20/418:25
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop31h 15m
Korean Air
Sun 3/512:40
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop37h 25m
Korean Air
Deal found 11/3£558
Wed 22/410:55
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop19h 25m
Asiana Airlines
Thu 7/523:50
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop18h 55m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 11/3£567
Thu 23/410:55
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop19h 25m
Asiana Airlines
Wed 6/523:50
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop18h 55m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 9/3£590
Tue 17/310:55
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop19h 05m
Asiana Airlines
Fri 4/923:50
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop18h 55m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 8/3£591
Mon 20/418:25
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop31h 15m
Korean Air
Thu 7/512:40
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop37h 25m
Korean Air
Deal found 11/3£606
Thu 16/422:30
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop39h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 23/413:00
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop32h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 10/3£621
Thu 19/313:35
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop23h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 25/413:00
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop40h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/3£622
Mon 20/422:30
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop39h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 26/400:20
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop24h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/3£623
Wed 11/318:25
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop31h 05m
Korean Air
Wed 26/813:10
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop36h 55m
Korean Air
Deal found 9/3£626

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 11 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£542

One-way from

£347

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£829
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 28/5-26/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 30m total
  • Shanghai to San Francisco
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Korean Air
  • Korean Air
  • 15/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 15m total
  • Shanghai to San Francisco
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£35 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 11 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 28/5

22:30-10:55

1 stop27h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

14:00-12:05

1 stop31h 05m

£542

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 28/5

22:30-10:55

1 stop27h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 25/8

14:00-12:05

1 stop31h 05m

£542

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/6

10:55-15:20

1 stop19h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 2/12

23:50-17:15

1 stop25h 25m

£553

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/6

10:55-15:20

1 stop19h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 29/11

23:50-17:15

1 stop25h 25m

£553

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/6

10:55-15:20

1 stop19h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 30/11

23:50-17:15

1 stop25h 25m

£553

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 20/4

18:25-10:40

1 stop31h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 4/5

12:40-17:05

1 stop37h 25m

£558

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 20/4

22:30-22:40

1 stop39h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 26/4

00:20-15:35

1 stop24h 15m

£621
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 20/4

10:55-15:20

1 stop19h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

23:50-09:45

1 stop18h 55m

£652

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 20/4

10:55-15:20

1 stop19h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 6/5

23:50-09:45

1 stop18h 55m

£653

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 22/4

10:55-15:20

1 stop19h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

23:50-09:45

1 stop18h 55m

£653

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of £471). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £693). 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 19h 25m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £553. 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of £471). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £693). 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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