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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Major contemporary art museum with an outstanding modern and contemporary collection, large-scale installations, and strong photography holdings.
Flights from Shanghai to San Francisco, CA depart on average 48 times per day, taking around 12h 43m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $544 (€440) if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 6139 miles (9881 km) distance in 11h 30m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 6139 miles (9881 km) |
Average flight duration 12h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $544 (€440) |
Flights per day 48 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 11h 30m |
First flight 12:10 AM |
Last flight 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Cheapest price
$578
Average price
$1696
Fastest journey
11 h 45 m
Average duration
14 h 17 m
Flights per day
80
Distance
9881 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Shanghai to San Francisco, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Shanghai to San Francisco, CA will cost around $1696 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $578.
Of the 80 flights that leave Shanghai for San Francisco, CA onTue, Jun 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct flights cover the 9881 km distance in an average of 14 h 17 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 11 h 45 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the longest flights will take 15 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
CA1884 · CA985
CA1502 · CA985
CA1836 · CA985
CA1520 · CA985
KE2058 · KE23
UA858
KE882 · KE23
UA199 · UA2681
BR721 · BR28
CI504 · CI4The table below shows live departures for Shanghai to San Francisco, CA flights for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TK281 · TK4909 | 7:55 AM Shanghai Pudong | 41h55 | 10:50 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK281 · TK79 | 7:55 AM Shanghai Pudong | 47h45 | 4:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
NH972 · NH8 | 8:25 AM Shanghai Pudong | 17h10 | 10:35 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KE892 · KE23 | 8:50 AM Shanghai Pudong | 16h50 | 10:40 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
JL80 · JL2 | 9:05 AM Shanghai Pudong | 15h40 | 9:45 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
CX365 · CX870 | 9:35 AM Shanghai Pudong | 16h50 | 11:25 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX189 · LX38 | 10:05 AM Shanghai Pudong | 45h10 | 4:15 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX189+ LX3208 | 10:05 AM Shanghai Pudong | 45h30 | 4:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
CZ3534 · CZ657 | 10:50 AM Shanghai Hongqiao | 24h50 | 8:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA168 · BA287 | 11:00 AM Shanghai Pudong | 45h30 | 5:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA168 · BA207+ BA5019 | 11:00 AM Shanghai Pudong | 48h17 | 8:17 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA168 · BA175+ BA4715 | 11:00 AM Shanghai Pudong | 48h00 | 8:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA168+ BA1544 · BA5318 | 11:00 AM Shanghai Pudong | 48h13 | 8:13 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA168+ BA1542 · BA5322 | 11:00 AM Shanghai Pudong | 46h00 | 6:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA168+ BA1542 · BA5318 | 11:00 AM Shanghai Pudong | 48h13 | 8:13 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA168+ BA1516 · BA4715 | 11:00 AM Shanghai Pudong | 48h00 | 8:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA168 · BA299+ BA5318 | 11:00 AM Shanghai Pudong | 48h13 | 8:13 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA168 · BA285 | 11:00 AM Shanghai Pudong | 41h50 | 1:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA168 · BA173+ BA4715 | 11:00 AM Shanghai Pudong | 48h00 | 8:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA168 · BA283+ BA1999 | 11:00 AM Shanghai Pudong | 45h36 | 5:36 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA168+ BA6919 · BA1526 | 11:00 AM Shanghai Pudong | 47h06 | 7:06 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA168 · BA53+ BA7542 | 11:00 AM Shanghai Pudong | 46h48 | 6:48 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA168 · BA117+ BA4715 | 11:00 AM Shanghai Pudong | 48h00 | 8:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA168+ BA1502+ BA1999 | 11:00 AM Shanghai Pudong | 45h36 | 5:36 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA168 · BA295+ BA5318 | 11:00 AM Shanghai Pudong | 48h13 | 8:13 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA168 · BA271+ BA7546 | 11:00 AM Shanghai Pudong | 47h41 | 7:41 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA168+ BA1502+ BA7607 | 11:00 AM Shanghai Pudong | 48h57 | 8:57 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
KE882 · KE23 | 11:10 AM Shanghai Pudong | 14h30 | 10:40 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BR2399 · BR18 | 11:20 AM Shanghai Pudong | 19h50 | 4:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
CI502 · CI4 | 12:05 PM Shanghai Pudong | 22h50 | 7:55 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA858 | 12:10 PM Shanghai Pudong | 11h45 | 8:55 AM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA889+ CA1502 | 12:25 PM Shanghai Hongqiao | 16h55 | 2:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
CA1502 · CA985 | 12:25 PM Shanghai Hongqiao | 37h05 | 10:30 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
NH920 · NH136 · NH6494 | 1:00 PM Shanghai Pudong | 21h49 | 7:49 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BR711 · BR8 | 1:10 PM Shanghai Pudong | 32h35 | 6:45 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
CX349 · CX872 | 1:20 PM Shanghai Hongqiao | 24h55 | 11:15 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
CA1520 · CA985 | 1:30 PM Shanghai Hongqiao | 36h00 | 10:30 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
NH970 · NH8 | 1:35 PM Shanghai Hongqiao | 36h00 | 10:35 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
NH970 · NH118 · NH7284 | 1:35 PM Shanghai Hongqiao | 21h02 | 7:37 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
JL86 · JL2 | 4:00 PM Shanghai Pudong | 32h45 | 9:45 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
CA1884 · CA985 | 4:20 PM Shanghai Pudong | 33h10 | 10:30 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
CX341 · CX870 | 4:50 PM Shanghai Hongqiao | 33h35 | 11:25 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
CX341 · CX872 | 4:50 PM Shanghai Hongqiao | 21h25 | 11:15 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
CZ3585 · CZ657 | 6:20 PM Shanghai Pudong | 17h20 | 8:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KE2058 · KE23 | 6:25 PM Shanghai Hongqiao | 31h15 | 10:40 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR869 · QR737 | 6:40 PM Shanghai Pudong | 33h55 | 1:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR869 · QR731+ QR2471 | 6:40 PM Shanghai Pudong | 39h30 | 7:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR869 · QR703+ QR2239 | 6:40 PM Shanghai Pudong | 34h23 | 2:03 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR869 · QR719 · QR3412 | 6:40 PM Shanghai Pudong | 41h08 | 8:48 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR869 · QR719 · QR3357 | 6:40 PM Shanghai Pudong | 40h12 | 7:52 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR869 · QR703 · QR2170 | 6:40 PM Shanghai Pudong | 35h10 | 2:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR869 · QR719 · QR3414 | 6:40 PM Shanghai Pudong | 39h08 | 6:48 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR869 · QR731+ QR9551 | 6:40 PM Shanghai Pudong | 33h29 | 1:09 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR869 · QR729+ QR2471 | 6:40 PM Shanghai Pudong | 39h30 | 7:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
CA1836 · CA985 | 6:50 PM Shanghai Pudong | 30h40 | 10:30 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
CX381 · CX872 | 7:05 PM Shanghai Pudong | 19h10 | 11:15 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
CI504 · CI4 | 7:50 PM Shanghai Pudong | 15h05 | 7:55 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BR721 · BR28 | 8:05 PM Shanghai Pudong | 15h05 | 8:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BR721 · BR8 | 8:05 PM Shanghai Pudong | 25h40 | 6:45 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA199 · UA1195 | 8:10 PM Shanghai Pudong | 16h40 | 9:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA199 · UA2681 | 8:10 PM Shanghai Pudong | 15h00 | 8:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA889+ CA1510 | 9:30 PM Shanghai Hongqiao | 31h50 | 2:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK27 · TK4909 | 10:25 PM Shanghai Pudong | 27h25 | 10:50 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK27 · TK79 | 10:25 PM Shanghai Pudong | 33h15 | 4:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH727 · LH458 | 11:10 PM Shanghai Pudong | 34h50 | 7:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH727+ LH7995 | 11:10 PM Shanghai Pudong | 30h10 | 2:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH733+ LH9408 | 11:50 PM Shanghai Pudong | 35h00 | 7:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH733 · LH454 | 11:50 PM Shanghai Pudong | 27h50 | 12:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH733+ LH9410 | 11:50 PM Shanghai Pudong | 30h25 | 3:15 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Major contemporary art museum with an outstanding modern and contemporary collection, large-scale installations, and strong photography holdings.
Interactive science and art museum on the Embarcadero, especially popular for hands-on exhibits and bayfront setting.
Fine arts museum in Golden Gate Park known for American art, textiles, rotating exhibitions, and its panoramic observation tower.
The famously crooked block lined with flowers and city views, one of San Francisco's most photographed streets.
Massive urban park with gardens, lakes, museums, and broad walking space that rewards both short visits and full-day exploration.
High viewpoint with sweeping panoramic views over the city and bay, especially popular at sunset and on clear mornings.
A tomato-based seafood stew created by Italian fishermen in San Francisco, usually filled with crab, clams, mussels, shrimp, and fish. It is one of the city’s signature dishes.
San Francisco sourdough is famous for its tangy flavor and chewy crust, shaped by the city’s historic baking culture and local wild yeast tradition.
A large burrito associated with the Mission District, typically packed with rice, beans, meat, salsa, and extras. It is a defining San Francisco street food.
North Beach favorite specializing in cioppino and classic seafood in a lively, casual setting.
Iconic Mission District taqueria celebrated for Mission-style burritos and tacos with a no-frills local vibe.
Classic waterfront cafe famous for Irish Coffee, hearty breakfasts, and historic cable-car-adjacent charm.
One of the priciest U.S. cities. Hotels, dining, parking, and taxes add up quickly, though transit and casual food can help control costs.
Restaurants: 18-22% is standard before or after tax depending on the screen shown. Bars: USD 1-2 per drink. Taxis/rideshare: 10-15% or round up. Hotel staff: USD 2-5 for porters, a few USD nightly for housekeeping.
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