Question 1

How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to Shanghai?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and Shanghai takes around 14 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between San Francisco and Shanghai?

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The flight distance between San Francisco and Shanghai is 9887 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Shanghai?

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Several carriers operate flights between San Francisco and Shanghai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, New York, Calgary, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Las Vegas, Toronto, Vancouver, Honolulu, New Delhi, San Diego, Tokyo, Seoul, Edmonton, Barcelona, Manchester, Seattle, Phoenix, Chicago, Paris.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Guangzhou, Beijing, Bangkok, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Manchester, Tokyo, Singapore, Budapest, Belfast, Birmingham, Seoul, Osaka, Xi'an, Chengdu, Qingdao, Chongqing, Dubai, Taipei.

Question 6

What airports are near San Francisco?

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The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Oakland International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional.

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between San Francisco and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between San Francisco and Shanghai with China Eastern Airlines, EVA Air, Spring Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between San Francisco and Shanghai?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Francisco and Shanghai, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between San Francisco and Shanghai?

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Traveling between San Francisco and Shanghai, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near San Francisco?

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There are a number of airports in and around San Francisco. The main one is San Francisco International and other nearby airports include San Francisco International, Oakland International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional

Question 12

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Shanghai depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Shanghai arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between San Francisco and Shanghai depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between San Francisco and Shanghai arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£407
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£894
Cheapest round-trip	£788
Average round-trip	£823
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Maglev train to Longyang Road	8 min	¥50; single journey; discounts with same-day metro ticket	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	fastest from Pudong
Metro Line 2	60-90 min	¥7 – ¥9; varies by destination	every 3–8 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Airport Bus	60-120 min	¥20 – ¥30; varies by route	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	multiple city stops
Taxi	45-90 min	¥160 – ¥250; metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Didi)	45-90 min	¥140 – ¥280; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Metro Line 2 or Line 10	30-50 min	¥4 – ¥7; varies by destination	every 3–6 min (traffic dependent)	quick city access
Airport Bus	40-90 min	¥4 – ¥30; varies by route	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	direct hotel routes
Taxi	25-60 min	¥50 – ¥120; metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	groups with luggage

Airline	Mon 28.09	Tue 29.09	Wed 30.09	Thu 01.10	Fri 02.10	Sat 03.10	Sun 04.10
United Airlines	---	---	---	---	1	1	1
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 4 total	Daily flights: 0.57 average	Most flights: Friday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
United Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
China Eastern Airlines	2	---	---	1	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 11 total	Daily flights: 1.57 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
United Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
China Eastern Airlines	2	---	---	2	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 12 total	Daily flights: 1.71 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
EVA Air	EVA	BR	Yes
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes
Cathay Pacific	CPA	CX	No
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	3°C
February	10°C	4°C
March	15°C	7°C
April	20°C	12°C
May	25°C	17°C
June	27°C	21°C
July	31°C	25°C
August	32°C	26°C
September	28°C	22°C
October	23°C	17°C
November	18°C	12°C
December	11°C	5°C

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