Nonstop flights from San Francisco to Shanghai

2 airlines fly this route, with up to 2 flights a day.

SFOSan Francisco International

6,137 mi · 10 flights a week

PVGShanghai Pudong International

SFOPVG

When they leave

San Francisco time

12:00p1:30pFirst departure 12:00 PM, last 1:30 PM

Two in the afternoon, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM.

Every flight

Earliest first

12:00 PM→5:00 PMChina EasternBoeing 777-300ERMon, Thu, Sat
1:30 PM→5:25 PMUnited AirlinesBoeing 777-300ERDaily

Schedules last checked Sep 20, 2026. Times are local.

Flying from San Francisco to Shanghai

United Airlines flies most often, daily on the Boeing 777-300ER. China Eastern flies on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays with the Boeing 777-300ER.

Flights run every day of the week, 2 on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays and 1 on the other days. The first arrival in Shanghai is at 5:00 PM and the last at 5:25 PM. The flight covers 6,137 miles.

Flying back, Shanghai to San Francisco has 10 nonstop flights a week.

Return flights

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Schedules as of Oct 9, 2026.