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A direct flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco takes 00m, covering 6,150 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £716 to £6,247. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £502, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £47 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco usually depart from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

One-stop flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Tokyo Haneda (HND) – 17% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £620 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £983, a difference of £363.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 42m, compared to 20h 04m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 22h 01m via Tokyo Haneda (HND).

San Francisco is 15 hours behind Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (Pacific Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf, and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.