Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between £715 and £1,168 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £531 on China Southern (3 Sept–14 Sept).

Question 1

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 2

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Shanghai to San Francisco flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

Question 3

How often are flights from Shanghai to San Francisco delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 18% of weekly flights between Shanghai and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 137 minutes.

Question 4

How much does it cost for a return flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between £715 and £1,168 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £531 on China Southern (3 Sept–14 Sept).

Question 5

What is the most punctual flight time for Shanghai to San Francisco flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco in 14h 10m. Fly via Cathay Pacific, Philippine Airlines, or Korean Air to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 6133 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 7

How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco is 31 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco (average of £550). Flying from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,064). 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.

Question 9

Weekly flight availability from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco

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The most flights from PVG to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Question 10

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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.

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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).

Question 12

What are the most reliable airlines from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco are China Eastern (89%), United Airlines (87%) and Air China (87%).

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco as you normally would.

Question 14

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Shanghai Pu Dong?

Accepted Answer

San Francisco (SFO), located 11.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Shanghai Pu Dong to San Francisco. 0 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Shanghai Pu Dong on a regular basis. Booking flights from Shanghai Pu Dong to San Francisco should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Shanghai Pu Dong per day.

Question 15

Can I find deals for flights from Pu Dong to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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

Question 16

How can I find direct flights from Pu Dong to San Francisco?

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

Question 17

Can I find deals for business class flights from Pu Dong to San Francisco?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Pu Dong 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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Pu Dong to San Francisco?

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When you search for this flight from Pu Dong to San Francisco, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

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Round-trip from	£531
One-way from	£411
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£1,055

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

The best time to book flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco is 31 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

Weekly flight availability from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco

The most flights from PVG to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How often are flights from Shanghai to San Francisco delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Shanghai and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 137 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Shanghai to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Shanghai to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

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