Book Cheap United flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (PVG) from CA $1,055

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Cheapest United Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (PVG)

The cheapest flights to Pudong Intl. found within the past 7 days were CA $1,722 round trip and CA $1,055 one way. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Thu., 16 Jan. - Thu., 6 Feb.
SFO
San Francisco
PVG
Shanghai
CA $1,722 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
CA $1,722
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Thu., 16 Jan. from San Francisco to Shanghai, returning Thu., 6 Feb., priced at CA $1,722 found 1 day ago

Frequently asked questions

Can I catch a flight from SFO to Shanghai Pudong International Airport right now?
Be sure to check out our Covid-19 Travel Advisor to see if there are any present quarantine requirements and travel advice reports in effect in Shanghai Pudong Airport when flying in from San Francisco Airport.
What terminal is United Airlines at San Francisco Airport?
Once you’ve received the boarding pass for your flight from SFO to Shanghai Pudong Airport, you should be able to identify which terminals United Airlines flies into and out of. If not, ask your carrier or do some research online for those details.
Are there United Airlines non-stop flights from SFO to PVG?
Unfortunately, you won’t find any direct flights between San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) with United Airlines. Be ready to make a stopover if you have to travel on this particular route and airline.
How long is a United Airlines flight from SFO to PVG?
You can wander wisely from the instant you hop on the plane. With a United Airlines flight from SFO to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) taking around 14 hours and 40 minutes, it’s smart to have a few survival methods to fall back on. A toothbrush, toothpaste and a pullover should be among the basics in your hand luggage.
How many direct and indirect flights does United Airlines fly from SFO to PVG?
You’ve got numerous options if you’re traveling from SFO to PVG. You’ll find roughly 17 United Airlines flights available each month.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I change my booking to a later date?
For more info about changing your flight to PVG, please visit our Customer Service Portal.
What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?
This just in! Airfares offered on Thursdays tend to be the cheapest, according to flight demand on Travelocity in 2021. Tuesday and Wednesday prices are also good, but you may want to prepare your budget if booking during the weekend, as data shows that is when prices are generally at their highest.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
Frequent travelers may already know this, but earlier in the week can be the cheapest time to fly. In 2021, flights departing on a Monday were generally the cheapest of the week, whereas you may pay a premium for weekend flights when demand is usually high. On average, tickets were most expensive for Saturday departures, so if you need to fly out on a weekend, you might look for deals ahead of time.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Trying to figure out how early you should book your flight? It’s possible to start comparing international airfares on Travelocity up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to our 2021 flight demand trends, last minute planners can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 0-2 weeks prior to their travel dates.*According to flight demand on Travelocity.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.
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Grab a great United flight from SFO to PVG 

To find a great deal on United flights with Travelocity, simply enter your origin and destination airports, pick your travel dates, and hit search. From here, you can sort by price, flight duration, and arrival/departure time. You can also filter to find nonstop flights. 

Flying United San Francisco to Shanghai gives you 1 fights to choose from. With that direct flight time of 55, you’ll be touching down before you know it.  

 

Find cheap flights with United between San Francisco and Shanghai 

United has a range of great fares on stacks of flights, and to find the most affordable for you, there are a few tricks you can try. Booking in advance, for example, is a great way to grab a fantastic deal. Also, choose the cheapest month, if you can. One-way flights from San Francisco to Shanghai with United are January.  

The more flexible you are, the more affordable flights you’re likely to find. Consider one-way flights and connecting flights, as well as standard roundtrip and direct options. Even if you’re flying today, cheap last-minute flights are easy to find by entering your travel dates and hitting search.  

 

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United Airports
Hop on a(n) United flight today by flying to many destinations out of these domestic and international airports:
Airport code
Country
Airport name
Number of flights
ORDUSAO'Hare Intl.227
DENUSADenver Intl.226
IAHUSAGeorge Bush Intercontinental136
IADUSAWashington Dulles Intl.100
SFOUSASan Francisco Intl.64
LAXUSALos Angeles Intl.23
EWRUSALiberty Intl.20
FRADEUFrankfurt Intl.19
NRTJPNNarita Intl.19
PEKCHNCapital Intl.16

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