Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is 15 hours behind Shanghai and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SHA to SFO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between SHA and SFO:
Hong Kong International Airport
Haneda Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
At the moment, Rs115,179 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs216,207. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from SHA to SFO, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SHA land on schedule 85.58% of the time.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near SHA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to San Francisco International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Reserve a hotel close to SFO if you're on a late Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Francisco and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to San Francisco in February.
Lock in your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to go to San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 22ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SHA to SFO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 16ºC on average.
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