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 24h 20m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £642. The distance between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and San Francisco is about 6150 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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

When flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco, 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 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.

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

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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 £519). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,093). 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 £532 and £865 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £641 on Cathay Pacific (14 Oct–21 Oct).

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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 24h 20m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £642. 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of £519). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,093). 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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Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between £532 and £865 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £641 on Cathay Pacific (14 Oct–21 Oct).