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Flying from Shanghai to San Francisco: things to know

The most popular route is from Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai to San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco. On average this flight takes 14 hours 40 minutes one-way and costs $2,466 round-trip.

Most popular route
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Average flight time
14 hours 40 minutes
Average round-trip price
$2,466
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Airlines that fly from Shanghai to San Francisco

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

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