San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (PVG) flights
An economy award from San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (PVG) starts at 30,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (PVG): China Eastern Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 6,137 miles (9,877 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 38 ways to fly it with one stop, through Sapporo, Seoul and Osaka and more.
How many miles SFO to PVG costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 35,000 | $54 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 37,000 | $35.60–345.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 44,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 45,000 | $71.61–80.61 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 51,800 | $25.60–155.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 57,500 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 62,500 | $5.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 67,000 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 70,000 | $50.40 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 75,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SFO to PVG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book SFO to PVG with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
SFO to PVG with one stop
38 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Sapporo (CTS)United Airlines, then Spring Airlines and China Eastern Airlines
- Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air and Asiana Airlines the whole way
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- Via Osaka (KIX)United Airlines, then Spring Airlines, Air China and 6 more
+5 - Via Tokyo (NRT)ANA and JAL the whole way+1
+6 - Via Tokyo (HND)JAL and ANA the whole way+4
- Via Seattle (SEA)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
+1 - Via Okinawa (OKA)United Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines the whole way
+3 - Via Taipei (TPE)EVA Air and China Airlines the whole way
+1+4 - Via Wuhan (WUH)China Southern Airlines the whole way
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 2 more, then Delta Air Lines
+1 - Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way+5
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
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SFO to PVG: common questions
How many miles does SFO to PVG cost?
In economy it starts at 30,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (35,000), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (37,000) and Emirates Skywards (44,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to PVG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (PVG).
How far is San Francisco from Shanghai by plane?
San Francisco (SFO) and Shanghai (PVG) are 6,137 miles (9,877 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SFO to PVG award flights?
21 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 13 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between San Francisco and Shanghai?
The most direct connections are through Sapporo (CTS), Seoul (ICN), Osaka (KIX), Tokyo (NRT) and Tokyo (HND). On 25 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Korean Air through Seoul.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.