Cheap Flights from Shenzhen to San Francisco
Cheap Flights from Shenzhen to San Francisco
Looking for cheap flights from Shenzhen to San Francisco? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Shenzhen to San Francisco vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 37,000–40,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Shenzhen to San Francisco for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
SZX - SFO
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 37,000 Pts + $315.1
2026-11-06
SZX - SFO
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 37,000 Pts + $315.1
2026-11-07
SZX - SFO
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 37,000 Pts + $373.6
2026-11-11
SZX - SFO
Economy | 2 Stops
From 37,500 Pts + $71.1
2026-11-12
SZX - SFO
Economy | 2 Stops
From 37,500 Pts + $71.1
2026-11-05
SZX - SFO
Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 40,000 Pts + $298.6
Shenzhen to San Francisco flight facts
Distance
6,902 mi
11,108 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 14h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−16h
San Francisco is 16 hours behind Shenzhen.
Airports in Shenzhen
SZX · Shenzhen Bao'an Intl
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Hong Kong - San Francisco · Hong Kong is 24 mi from Shenzhen
Flights Macau - San Francisco · Macau is 37 mi from Shenzhen
Flights Guangzhou - San Francisco · Guangzhou is 61 mi from Shenzhen
Premium cabin flights from Shenzhen to San Francisco
Premium cabin
2026-12-10
SZX - SFO
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 71,500 Pts + $38.3
Premium cabin
2026-12-12
SZX - SFO
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 71,500 Pts + $39.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
SZX - SFO
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 71,500 Pts + $43.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
SZX - SFO
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 71,500 Pts + $43.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
SZX - SFO
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 71,500 Pts + $55.2
Premium cabin
2026-12-25
SZX - SFO
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 71,500 Pts + $62.7
Selected hotels for your next stay
Oakland (United States)
Kissel Uptown Oakland
From 12,000 Pts or $207
San Francisco (United States)
Hotel Kabuki
From 15,000 Pts or $245
St Helena (United States)
Alila Napa Valley
From 35,000 Pts or $859
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Shenzhen to San Francisco depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Shenzhen to San Francisco.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Shenzhen to San Francisco.
Shenzhen and San Francisco are about 6,902 miles (11,108 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 6,902-mile straight-line distance takes about 14h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
San Francisco is 16 hours behind Shenzhen.
Departures from Shenzhen: Shenzhen Bao'an Intl (SZX). Arrivals in San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into San Francisco, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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