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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 15 hours 25 minutes one way and costs US$2,119 for the round trip.

Most popular route
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Average flight time
15 hours 25 minutes
Average round-trip price
US$2,119
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Airlines that fly from Shanghai to San Francisco

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

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