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Cheapest time to fly from San Francisco, CA to Shanghai

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of March. Take advantage of this per
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$2,233
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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
86%Trains in Shanghai are 86% cheaper than in San Francisco, CA.
San Francisco, CA$4.29
Shanghai$0.62
MealMid-priced restaurant
83%A meal in Shanghai is 83% cheaper than a meal in San Francisco, CA.
San Francisco, CA$35.73
Shanghai$6.22
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
48%A taxi fare in Shanghai is 48% cheaper than in San Francisco, CA.
San Francisco, CA$5.93
Shanghai$3.11
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
46%Coffee in Shanghai is 46% cheaper than in San Francisco, CA.
San Francisco, CA$8.09
Shanghai$4.34
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 4.89 CNY
1 CNY = 0.21 AUD
Last checked on Thu, 19/03
Distance: 9880 kms
San Francisco, CA airports
San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO)How far from city centre: 18 kms
Shanghai airports
Pu Dong (PVG)How far from city centre: 31 kms
Hongqiao (SHA)How far from city centre: 7 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from San Francisco, CA to Shanghai

How long does the flight take to go from San Francisco, CA to Shanghai?
The total flight time between San Francisco, CA and Shanghai is of around 15 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 9,879.51 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
On average, how much is the price of a flight from San Francisco, CA to Shanghai?
When you fly from San Francisco, CA to Shanghai the average price is $1,686.46. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco, CA to Shanghai at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from San Francisco, CA to Shanghai is $910. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Shanghai expensive to visit compared to San Francisco, CA?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Shanghai costs an average of 3.11 AUD, 48% cheaper than San Francisco, CA, with a fare of 5.93 AUD,
while train tickets costs 86% less in Shanghai: 0.62 AUD against 4.29 AUD in San Francisco, CA.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 6.22 AUD in Shanghai, 83% less than the 35.73 AUD in San Francisco, CA.
The price of the coffee is around 46% cheaper in Shanghai, with an average of 4.34 AUD, while in San Francisco, CA the coffee costs 8.09 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from San Francisco, CA to Shanghai?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions China may apply when travelling from San Francisco, CA. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

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