Cheap flights from San Francisco to Shanghai
6,138 mi · 45m average nonstop
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Quick answer: San Francisco to Shanghai at a glance
Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (PVG) cover 6,138 miles (9,876 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 4 airlines flying direct — a ultra-long-haul international route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 9/10.
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Flying from San Francisco to Shanghai covers 6,138 miles (9,876 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 4 airlines offer direct flights on this ultra-long-haul international route. This is a ultra-long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.
Nonstop distance 6,138 miles. Direct carriers include CA, DL, MU and UA.
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Airlines on this route
4 airlines fly San Francisco → Shanghai. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| CA | Direct |
| DL | Direct |
| MU | Direct |
| UA | Direct |
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San Francisco to Shanghai — quick answers
How far is San Francisco from Shanghai by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (PVG) is 6,138 miles (9,876 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Shanghai?
The average nonstop flight time from SFO to PVG is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Shanghai?
4 airlines serve this route nonstop: CA, DL, MU, UA. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.