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Among airlines operating Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport and San Francisco. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• China Eastern

Flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco usually depart from Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air China: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £481 return via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), compared with £985 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £75–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Air China. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300 variants.

One-stop flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Incheon Intl (ICN) – 55% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Tokyo Haneda (HND) – 8% of one-stop connections

Incheon Intl (ICN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £642 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £915, a difference of £273. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 19 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 12:10 and lands at 23:28
• Latest: departs at 14:05 and lands at 01:23.

The flight takes about 11h 18m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 23% above the route average of £787. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco takes 11h 18m, covering 6,133 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.

One-way fares from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £430, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Tokyo Haneda (HND) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 36m, compared to 16h 40m via Incheon Intl (ICN) and 16h 51m via Vancouver Intl (YVR).

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

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £11 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Return flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco range from £579 to £994, with an average of £787 over the past 12 months. Anything below £579 counts as a good deal.