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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to San Francisco from £326

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 13/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SFO
3 Dec — 10 Dec1
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 3 November 2025.

Tue 23/1213:35SHA - SFO
1 stop23h 25mCathay Pacific
Tue 13/121:45SFO - SHA
1 stop22h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/11£543
Fri 19/1218:25SHA - SFO
1 stop31h 05mKorean Air
Fri 2/111:40SFO - SHA
1 stop37h 30mKorean Air
Deal found 3/11£552
Tue 2/1213:35SHA - SFO
1 stop36h 10mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/1222:55SFO - SHA
1 stop30h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/11£715
Thu 25/1218:25SHA - SFO
1 stop31h 05mKorean Air
Wed 20/512:40SFO - SHA
1 stop37h 25mKorean Air
Deal found 3/11£3,330
Mon 22/1222:30SHA - SFO
1 stop38h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 20/512:55SFO - SHA
1 stop35h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/11£3,362
Wed 24/1210:55SHA - SFO
1 stop19h 05mAsiana Airlines
Thu 21/523:30SFO - SHA
1 stop26h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 3/11£3,449
Sat 27/1210:55SHA - SFO
1 stop19h 05mAsiana Airlines
Sat 23/523:30SFO - SHA
1 stop26h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 3/11£3,620
Sat 20/1210:55SHA - SFO
1 stop19h 05mAsiana Airlines
Wed 20/523:30SFO - SHA
1 stop26h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 3/11£3,659
Mon 22/1210:55SHA - SFO
1 stop19h 05mAsiana Airlines
Tue 19/523:30SFO - SHA
1 stop26h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 3/11£3,662
Wed 24/1210:55SHA - SFO
1 stop19h 05mAsiana Airlines
Fri 22/523:30SFO - SHA
1 stop26h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 3/11£4,081
Fri 26/1210:55SHA - SFO
1 stop19h 05mAsiana Airlines
Fri 22/523:30SFO - SHA
1 stop26h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 3/11£4,082
Sat 27/1210:55SHA - SFO
1 stop19h 05mAsiana Airlines
Fri 22/523:30SFO - SHA
1 stop26h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 3/11£4,253

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 3 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£543

One-way from

£326

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£588
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 23/12-13/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 00m total
  • Shanghai to San Francisco
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 13/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 40m total
  • Shanghai to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price (£186 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£41 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 3 November 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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Return

Price

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/12

22:30-21:15

1 stop38h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 8/12

21:45-12:20

1 stop22h 35m

£543

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 23/12

13:35-21:00

1 stop23h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 13/1

21:45-20:55

1 stop31h 10m

£543

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

£543

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/12

22:30-21:15

1 stop38h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

11:25-12:20

1 stop32h 55m

£543

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 25/2

18:25-09:30

1 stop31h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 15/4

12:40-17:05

1 stop37h 25m

£576

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/12

13:35-09:45

1 stop36h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 9/12

22:55-20:55

1 stop30h 00m

£715

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/2

13:35-16:20

1 stop18h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 26/2

22:55-12:20

1 stop21h 25m

£737

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 22/12

22:30-21:00

1 stop38h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 20/5

12:55-15:35

1 stop35h 40m

£3,362

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 13/1

13:35-16:05

1 stop18h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 20/5

12:55-12:05

1 stop32h 10m

£3,362

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 13/11

13:35-21:15

1 stop23h 40m

£326

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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 31 October 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of £483). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of £736). 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.

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 31h 05m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £576. 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 £483). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of £736). 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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