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Cheapest flights to Shanghai

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Flying from San Francisco to Shanghai: things to know

The most popular route is from San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai. On average this flight takes 18 hours 10 minutes one way and costs US$2,343 for the round trip.

Most popular route
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Average flight time
18 hours 10 minutes
Average round-trip price
US$2,343
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Airlines that fly from San Francisco to Shanghai

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  • China Eastern Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • China Airlines
  • Cathay Pacific
  • Asiana Airlines
  • China Southern Airlines
  • Korean Air
  • All Nippon Airways
  • Philippine Airlines
  • Air China
  • Air Canada
  • Eva Air
  • Japan Airlines
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • Air Express

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