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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Pu Dong to San Francisco departing on 22/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Pu Dong to San Francisco (PVG-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Pu Dong to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Pu Dong to San Francisco

Mon, 6 Oct - Wed, 28 Jan
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:35 - 15:30PVG-SFO
18h 55m1 stop
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23:30 - 20:55SFO-PVG
29h 25m1 stop
£522Asiana Airlines
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Sat, 18 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
Asiana Airlines Logo
08:35 - 15:30PVG-SFO
21h 55m1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
23:30 - 20:55SFO-PVG
30h 25m1 stop
£522Asiana Airlines
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Fri, 10 Oct - Sun, 9 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
17:40 - 22:40PVG-SFO
20h 00m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 - 23:45SFO-PVG
20h 20m1 stop
£524Cathay Pacific
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Sun, 21 Dec - Wed, 14 Jan
Cathay Pacific Logo
09:30 - 21:00PVG-SFO
27h 30m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:55 - 12:30SFO-PVG
21h 35m1 stop
£525Cathay Pacific
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Sun, 12 Oct - Thu, 29 Jan
Philippine Airlines Logo
16:00 - 20:50PVG-SFO
19h 50m1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
22:30 - 15:50SFO-PVG
25h 20m1 stop
£548Philippine Airlines
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Thu, 12 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb
Philippine Airlines Logo
16:55 - 19:30PVG-SFO
18h 35m1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
22:30 - 15:50SFO-PVG
25h 20m1 stop
£559Philippine Airlines
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Wed, 3 Dec - Sun, 31 May
Korean Air Logo
11:20 - 09:30PVG-SFO
14h 10m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
12:40 - 12:25SFO-PVG
32h 45m1 stop
£569Korean Air
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Thu, 4 Dec - Thu, 28 May
Korean Air Logo
14:00 - 09:30PVG-SFO
35h 30m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
12:40 - 12:25SFO-PVG
32h 45m1 stop
£573Korean Air
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Fri, 13 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
Vietnam Airlines Logo
15:25 - 17:00PVG-SFO
41h 35m1 stop
Vietnam Airlines Logo
21:10 - 14:15SFO-PVG
25h 05m1 stop
£665Vietnam Airlines
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Sat, 14 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
Vietnam Airlines Logo
15:25 - 17:00PVG-SFO
41h 35m1 stop
Vietnam Airlines Logo
21:10 - 14:15SFO-PVG
25h 05m1 stop
£767Vietnam Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
China Eastern offers free baggage allowance of 20 kg.
For a quick trip to PVG, take the Maglev train.
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 7% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 28% price drop
December
Most popular
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+1
Cheapest return fare
£522
Typical prices: £805-962
Asiana Airlines
Mon 6/10Wed 28/1
PVG - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£813
Typical prices: £1,008-1140
United Airlines
Fri 10/10Sun 9/11
PVG - SFO • Direct
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Expert advice for your flight from Pu Dong to San Francisco

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
China Eastern

China Eastern's Business Class features lie-flat seats with doors for privacy on A350-900 and 787-9 aircraft.


China Eastern offers free baggage allowance of at least 20 kg for long-haul passengers.

Read more about China Easternby Robert Schrader
United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access for enhanced comfort on long-haul flights.


United Polaris Lounges provide luxurious amenities and seated meals, ideal for premium passengers.

Read more about United Airlinesby Stefanie Waldek
Airports
PVG

For a quick trip to PVG, take the Maglev train. It reaches the airport in under 10 minutes, running every 15 minutes.

Read more about PVGby Daniel Scheffler
SFO

Upon arrival at SFO, use BART for a cost-effective ride to the city. The station is in the International Terminal.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on PVG

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Pu Dong to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Pu Dong to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost £566 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,169 and £1,166 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight£314
Best time to beat the crowds (24% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 22% lower on average.
Flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco

When to book flights from Pu Dong to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Pu Dong to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco flights

  • How can I fly more sustainably to San Francisco?

    Anyone looking for a sustainable way to fly should consider booking their ticket with United Airlines. They are one of a few airlines that have already started replacing conventional jet fuel with sustainable aviation fuel to reduce the net carbon emissions in each flight. You can also play your part by booking nonstop flights instead of connecting flights to reduce the total distance covered and hence cut down emissions.

  • How can I fly from Shanghai to San Francisco?

    Despite the long nature of the flight, a few airlines are offering nonstop flights from Shanghai to San Francisco. Both United Airlines and Air China provide a direct connection with the average travel duration standing just under 12 hours.

  • Is public transport available from San Francisco International Airport to downtown San Francisco?

    There are two options for public transport to downtown San Francisco from SFO. You can choose between the bus and the metro. Of the two, the metro is arguably the best option since it uses the Bay Area Rapid Transit making it a lot faster and convenient even when you have a lot of luggage. To board the metro, follow the BART signs in the International Terminal that lead to the BART station.

  • What are the layover options between Shanghai and San Francisco?

    The city and country where you will have your layover depend on which airline you’re flying. Most airlines tend to have their layovers in their home countries since it is cheaper and more convenient. For instance, on this route, Turkish Airlines has all its layovers scheduled for Istanbul while China Airlines will have its layovers in Taipei City.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco was £427 for a one-way ticket and £709 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco?

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Shanghai Pudong Airport and San Francisco, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco?

    There are direct flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Shanghai Pudong Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Shanghai Pudong Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Shanghai Pudong Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Pudong Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for San Francisco or less round-trip.
  • There are two airports serving the city of Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). While both offer flights to San Francisco, Shanghai Pudong is a lot busier than Shanghai Hongqiao and therefore not ideal if you want to avoid the long queues.
  • Travelers have the option of two additional landing airports; San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Oakland International Airport (OAK). They are both less busy than San Francisco Airport (SFO) although those who choose to land at either airport will have to deal with two layovers on their journey since all the nonstop flights land at San Francisco.
  • If you have a lot of luggage, China Airlines would be a good option to go for. They allow two checked bags in addition to your carry-on luggage for Economy class, unlike other airlines which only allow one or even none in certain cases.
  • To get to PVG from downtown Shanghai, you can choose from the bus, or metro or use a taxi. When running late, the taxi is the best option as it can be found anywhere in the city and goes directly to the airport terminal.
  • Due to the long nature of this flight, consider upgrading to first class especially if you are traveling on Etihad Airways. You get extra legroom, a reclinable seat, and even a blanket to make the journey as comfortable as possible.

Prefer to fly direct from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Shanghai Pu Dong to San Francisco.
Find which airlines fly direct from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Shanghai Pu Dong to San Francisco

Monday

China Eastern, United Airlines

China Eastern, United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

China Eastern, United Airlines

China Eastern, United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

China Eastern, United Airlines

China Eastern, United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Shanghai Pu Dong

Monday

China Eastern, United Airlines

China Eastern, United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

China Eastern, United Airlines

China Eastern, United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

China Eastern, United Airlines

China Eastern, United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Pu Dong to San Francisco

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
San Francisco (SFO)

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