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San Francisco Shanghai
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Thu., 02 Jan. SFO - PVG
Sun., 02 Feb. PVG - SFO
$1641 $1540
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Sun., 26 Jan. SFO - PVG
$795 $757
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Thu., 16 Jan. SFO - PVG
Thu., 23 Jan. PVG - SFO
$2040 $1965
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
78% Trains in Shanghai are 78% cheaper than in San Francisco.
San Francisco $3.94
Shanghai $0.87
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
84% A meal in Shanghai is 84% cheaper than a meal in San Francisco.
San Francisco $39.35
Shanghai $6.49
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 4.66 CNY
1 CNY = 0.22 AUD
Last checked on 22 December 2024
Distance: 9880 kms
San Francisco airports
San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) How far from city centre: 18 kms
Shanghai airports
Pu Dong (PVG) How far from city centre: 31 kms
Hongqiao (SHA) How far from city centre: 7 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from San Francisco to Shanghai

How long does the flight take to go from San Francisco to Shanghai?
The total flight time between San Francisco and Shanghai is of around 09:50 hours on average, considering an average distance of 23,396 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Shanghai at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai is $757. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Shanghai expensive to visit compared to San Francisco?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Shanghai costs an average of 3.46 AUD, 47% cheaper than San Francisco, with a fare of 6.53 AUD, while train tickets costs 78% less in Shanghai: 0.87 AUD against 3.94 AUD in San Francisco. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 6.49 AUD in Shanghai, 84% less than the 39.35 AUD in San Francisco. The price of the coffee is around 40% cheaper in Shanghai, with an average of 5.42 AUD, while in San Francisco the coffee costs 9.07 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from San Francisco to Shanghai?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions China may apply when travelling from San Francisco. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Shanghai compared to San Francisco?
While in San Francisco the temperatures can reach an average of 32.98 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 6.0 mm ,Shanghai's temperatures can go up to 37.03 ºC during the hot season, with 12.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -2.66 ºC in Shanghai, compared to the 2.36 ºC average degrees reported in San Francisco. During the winter period, San Francisco can register 12.0 mm precipitation, while Shanghai have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between San Francisco and Shanghai?
The main airport route flying between San Francisco and Shanghai is: San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) to Pu Dong (PVG). This route is covered by the following airline(s): China Eastern Airlines. United Airlines.

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