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Flight times from San Francisco to Shanghai & schedule

The average flight time from San Francisco to Shanghai is About 14 hours 18 minutes, covering a distance of About 9,909.39 km.

Flight duration

About 14 hours 18 minutes

Flight distance

About 9,909.39 km

Earliest flight

09:05 → 17:00

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Shanghai?

The flights usually depart from San Francisco International Airport and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

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Cathay Pacific CX851
SFO 00:05
HKG 05:10
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Cathay Pacific CX316
HKG 08:10
PVG 11:05
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Cathay Pacific CX851
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Cathay Pacific CX342
HKG 09:35
SHA 12:05
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Cathay Pacific CX851
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Cathay Pacific CX380
HKG 15:00
PVG 17:50
2.8h
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Cathay Pacific CX851
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Cathay Pacific CX362
HKG 19:20
PVG 22:10
2.8h
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China Southern Airlines CZ660
SFO 00:35
WUH 06:00
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China Southern Airlines CZ3823
WUH 07:40
PVG 09:30
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China Southern Airlines CZ658
SFO 00:35
CAN 06:15
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China Southern Airlines CZ3523
CAN 08:00
SHA 10:20
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China Southern Airlines CZ658
SFO 00:35
CAN 06:15
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China Southern Airlines CZ3550
CAN 10:30
PVG 13:00
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China Southern Airlines CZ660
SFO 00:35
CAN 09:55
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China Southern Airlines CZ3539
CAN 12:00
SHA 14:20
2.3h
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China Southern Airlines CZ658
SFO 00:35
CAN 06:15
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China Southern Airlines CZ3525
CAN 13:00
SHA 15:25
2.4h
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China Southern Airlines CZ660
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WUH 06:00
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China Southern Airlines CZ3579
WUH 14:20
PVG 16:15
1.9h
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China Southern Airlines CZ658
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China Southern Airlines CZ3487
CAN 14:00
PVG 16:30
2.5h
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China Southern Airlines CZ660
SFO 00:35
CAN 09:55
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China Southern Airlines CZ3503
CAN 16:00
SHA 18:25
2.4h
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China Southern Airlines CZ660
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China Southern Airlines CZ8211
CAN 21:10
PVG 23:40
2.5h
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China Southern Airlines CZ660
SFO 00:35
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China Southern Airlines CZ3595
CAN 20:00
SHA 22:20
2.3h
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China Southern Airlines CZ660
SFO 00:35
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China Southern Airlines CZ3533
CAN 07:00
SHA 09:20
2.3h
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Cathay Pacific CX873
SFO 01:05
HKG 06:20
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Cathay Pacific CX342
HKG 09:35
SHA 12:05
2.5h
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ANA NH107
SFO 01:45
HND 04:30
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ANA NH969
HND 10:05
SHA 12:15
3.2h
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Air Premia YP112
SFO 10:20
ICN 14:15
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Eastar Jet ZE871
ICN 22:30
PVG 23:30
2.0h
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Air Premia YP112
SFO 10:20
ICN 14:15
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Korean Air KE897
ICN 11:10
PVG 12:25
2.3h
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Air Premia YP112
SFO 10:20
ICN 14:15
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China Southern Airlines CZ314
ICN 12:45
PVG 13:55
2.2h
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Asiana Airlines OZ211
SFO 23:30
ICN 04:30
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Korean Air KE893
ICN 08:25
PVG 09:40
2.3h
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Asiana Airlines OZ211
SFO 23:30
ICN 04:30
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Korean Air KE897
ICN 11:10
PVG 12:25
2.3h
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Philippine Airlines PR105
SFO 23:30
MNL 05:35
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Philippine Airlines PR336
MNL 10:40
PVG 14:30
3.8h
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Asiana Airlines OZ211
SFO 23:30
ICN 04:30
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Asiana Airlines OZ3615
GMP 15:50
SHA 17:00
2.2h
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Asiana Airlines OZ211
SFO 23:30
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Korean Air KE2209
GMP 16:00
SHA 17:05
2.1h
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ZIPAIR ZG025
SFO 17:25
NRT 20:40
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Spring Airlines Japan IJ001
NRT 22:45
PVG 01:25
3.7h
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ZIPAIR ZG025
SFO 17:25
NRT 20:40
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Peach Airlines MM877
HND 02:32
PVG 04:53
3.4h
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Korean Air KE024
SFO 14:10
ICN 18:20
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Korean Air KE895
ICN 18:55
PVG 20:10
2.3h
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Korean Air KE024
SFO 14:10
ICN 18:20
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Korean Air KE897
ICN 11:10
PVG 12:25
2.3h
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Korean Air KE024
SFO 14:10
ICN 18:20
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Korean Air KE2209
GMP 16:00
SHA 17:05
2.1h
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United Airlines UA857
SFO 13:55
PVG 17:45
Nonstop 12.8h
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Air China CA7210
SFO 13:55
PVG 17:45
Nonstop 12.8h
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ANA NH007
SFO 12:40
NRT 15:25
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ANA NH967
HND 22:30
PVG 00:35
3.1h
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ANA NH007
SFO 12:40
NRT 15:25
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ANA NH969
HND 10:05
SHA 12:15
3.2h
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China Eastern Airlines MU590
SFO 12:00
PVG 17:00
Nonstop 14.0h
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Air China CA986
SFO 11:45
PEK 18:05
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Air China CA1883
PEK 20:30
PVG 22:50
2.3h
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Air China CA986
SFO 11:45
PEK 18:05
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Air China CA1519
PEK 09:30
SHA 11:55
2.4h
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Air China CA986
SFO 11:45
PEK 18:05
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Air China CA8680
PKX 10:40
PVG 13:00
2.3h
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Air Premia YP112
SFO 10:20
ICN 14:15
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Eastar Jet ZE871
ICN 22:30
PVG 23:30
2.0h
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Air Premia YP112
SFO 10:20
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ICN 11:10
PVG 12:25
2.3h
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China Eastern Airlines MU590
SFO 12:00
PVG 17:00
Nonstop 14.0h
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United Airlines UA857
SFO 13:55
PVG 17:45
Nonstop 12.8h
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Air China CA7210
SFO 13:55
PVG 17:45
Nonstop 12.8h
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United Airlines UA857
SFO 13:55
PVG 17:45
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Air China CA7210
SFO 13:55
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China Eastern Airlines MU590
SFO 12:00
PVG 17:00
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Top airlines for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai

Multiple airlines provide flights from San Francisco to Shanghai. The best rated one is United Airlines with an average rating of 10.0.

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United Airlines
United Airlines
User rating: 10.0
EVA Air
EVA Air
User rating: 9.7
China Airlines
China Airlines
User rating: 8.3
Jetstar Japan
Jetstar Japan
User rating: 8.3
China Eastern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
User rating: 8.3

FAQs about flight schedules from San Francisco to Shanghai

  • When are flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How long does it take to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (SHA) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 13 hours 20 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (SHA).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Airlines with flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (SHA): United Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines and Delta Air Lines.

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