Cheap flights from San Francisco, CA to Shanghai, China

Flights starting at $529. Choose between ZIPAIR, United Airlines, or China Eastern Airlines to find the best price.

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Travelers usually depart from San Francisco International, San Francisco, CA Train Station, or San Francisco, CA - Fisherman’s Wharf when they travel from San Francisco to Shanghai. Book your trip to arrive at Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International. The distance between San Francisco and Shanghai is 9887 km. The most popular airlines for this route are ZIPAIR, United Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, American Airlines, and Spring Airlines. San Francisco and Shanghai have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Shanghai, consider visiting Chongming, and The Bund, Shanghai, China.

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from San Francisco to Shanghai in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.

Weekly direct flights for Sun 24.09 - Sat 30.09

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Weekly direct flights for Sun 01.10 - Sat 07.10

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Weekly direct flights for Sun 08.10 - Sat 14.10

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Weekly direct flights for Sun 15.10 - Sat 21.10

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Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
ZIPAIRTZPZGYesNo
United AirlinesUALUAYesNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes0
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American AirlinesAALAANoNo
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYesNo

China COVID-19 travel restrictions

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Departure

COVID-19 testing
  • Travel is allowed with restrictions
  • Mandatory COVID-19 test
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Visitor visa
Forms and documents
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for China
  • Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is required
  • Mandatory health and customs declaration form before arrival
Additional information
  • Masks are recommended in public

Return

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Visitor visa

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