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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai from $491

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Jose, California to Shanghai departing on 8/16. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Korean Air Logo
9:58 am - 5:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
40h 07m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 3:47 pm
SHA
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SJC
36h 22m
2 stops
$820Korean Air
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:23 pm - 8:55 pm
SJC
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PVG
33h 32m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:05 am - 7:19 pm
PVG
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SJC
33h 14m
2 stops
$910Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 23
Korean Air Logo
6:13 pm - 5:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
31h 52m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 2:13 pm
SHA
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SJC
34h 48m
2 stops
$941Korean Air
Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 25
Korean Air Logo
7:25 am - 8:10 pm
SJC
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PVG
21h 45m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
8:50 am - 2:13 pm
PVG
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SJC
20h 23m
2 stops
$972Korean Air
Mon, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 25
Korean Air Logo
8:33 pm - 5:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
29h 32m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 1:57 pm
SHA
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SJC
34h 32m
2 stops
$991Korean Air
Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 25
Delta Logo
8:33 pm - 7:50 pm
SJC
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PVG
32h 17m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:35 pm - 7:49 pm
PVG
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SJC
17h 14m
1 stop
$1,008Delta
Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Oct 31
Delta Logo
5:45 pm - 7:50 pm
SJC
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PVG
35h 05m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:35 pm - 5:02 pm
PVG
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SJC
14h 27m
1 stop
$1,009Delta
Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Oct 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 8:10 pm
SJC
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PVG
21h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:10 am - 5:02 pm
PVG
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SJC
20h 52m
2 stops
$1,020Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:14 pm - 12:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
24h 51m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 7:19 pm
SHA
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SJC
35h 49m
2 stops
$1,033Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 30
Qatar Airways Logo
8:20 am - 4:20 pm
SJC
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PVG
41h 00m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
6:50 pm - 6:45 pm
PVG
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SJC
38h 55m
2 stops
$1,107Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8

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Korean Air flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai

Our best Korean Air deals on San Jose, California to Shanghai flight tickets
Korean Air
Oct 14
SJC9:58 amSan Jose
40h 07m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 21
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
36h 22m
2 stops
SJC3:47 pmSan Jose
$820
Korean Air
Sep 30
SJC6:13 pmSan Jose
31h 52m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 25
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 48m
2 stops
SJC2:13 pmSan Jose
$941
Korean Air
Sep 28
SJC7:25 amSan Jose
21h 45m
2 stops
PVG8:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Oct 25
PVG8:50 amShanghai Pu Dong
20h 23m
2 stops
SJC2:13 pmSan Jose
$972

Delta flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai

Our best Delta deals on San Jose, California to Shanghai flight tickets
Delta
Sep 20
SJC8:33 pmSan Jose
32h 17m
2 stops
PVG7:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Oct 31
PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong
17h 14m
1 stop
SJC7:49 pmSan Jose
$1,008
Delta
Sep 20
SJC5:45 pmSan Jose
35h 05m
1 stop
PVG7:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Oct 31
PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong
14h 27m
1 stop
SJC5:02 pmSan Jose
$1,009
Delta
Sep 30
SJC7:25 amSan Jose
21h 25m
1 stop
PVG7:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Oct 22
PVG5:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
14h 32m
1 stop
SJC5:02 pmSan Jose
$1,211

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated July 14, 2026.
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San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Wed 10/14

9:58 am-5:05 pm

2 stops40h 07m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/21

6:25 pm-3:47 pm

2 stops36h 22m

$820

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sat 8/15

8:23 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops33h 32m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/23

1:05 am-7:19 pm

2 stops33h 14m

$910

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Wed 9/30

6:13 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops31h 52m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/25

6:25 pm-2:13 pm

2 stops34h 48m

$941
Quickest round-trip

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Mon 9/28

7:25 am-8:10 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/25

8:50 am-2:13 pm

2 stops20h 23m

$972

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Fri 10/2

8:33 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops29h 32m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/25

6:25 pm-1:57 pm

2 stops34h 32m

$991

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sun 9/20

8:33 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops32h 17m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/31

5:35 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop17h 14m

$1,008

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sun 9/20

5:45 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop35h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/31

5:35 pm-5:02 pm

1 stop14h 27m

$1,009

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Thu 10/1

7:25 am-8:10 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/22

11:10 am-5:02 pm

2 stops20h 52m

$1,020

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sun 8/23

8:14 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops24h 51m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/30

10:30 pm-7:19 pm

2 stops35h 49m

$1,033

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Tue 9/1

8:20 am-4:20 pm

2 stops41h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/8

6:50 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops38h 55m

$1,107

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from San Jose, California is in December. Flight prices, which tend to average around $0, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of July is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from San Jose, California averaging around $0.

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Fastest flight time

18h 45m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Shanghai takes 18h 45m
There are no direct flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from San Jose, California to Shanghai.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Jose, California to Shanghai

  • How far is San Jose to Shanghai by plane?

    A flight from San Jose to Shanghai will travel around 6175.9 mi. Typically, this will take 18h 45m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Shanghai?

    Prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Shanghai are updated daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Jose Airport to Shanghai?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Jose Airport to Shanghai.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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