Vuelos Desde San Francisco Intl. (SFO) a A. Internacional de Pudong (PVG) Empezando Desde $584

If you need to get as quickly as possible from San Francisco Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, have a look at EVA Air, Korean Air and Cathay Pacific. No airlines provide direct flights between the two cities, so you’ll have to make at least one stopover.

The travel time between San Francisco and China is typically about 18 hours and 13 minutes — long enough to disrupt anyone’s body clock. Consider the differences in time zones and be sure to get some sleep on this long-haul flight to avoid jet lag.

You will have traversed 6,100 mi by the time you’ve left San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and made a smooth touchdown at Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG). We suggest you bring lots to while away the time — it’s going to be a long flight.

As it stands, no single airline flies direct to Shanghai Pudong International Airport from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). Heading over there involves one stopover at least. Secure your ticket well ahead of time to score the best connections and price.

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.

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.

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.