Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai from $528

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Multiple Airlines Logo
10:22 am - 11:45 am
SJC
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PVG
34h 23m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 8:00 pm
PVG
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SJC
26h 25m
2 stops
$911Multiple Airlines
mié., abr. 15 - mié., may. 20
Korean Air Logo
7:58 pm - 5:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
30h 07m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 4:15 pm
SHA
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SJC
36h 50m
2 stops
$941Korean Air
lun., abr. 13 - dom., may. 17
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8:32 pm - 11:55 pm
SJC
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PVG
36h 23m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 9:40 am
PVG
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SJC
31h 05m
1 stop
$962Multiple Airlines
lun., abr. 13 - dom., may. 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:32 pm - 5:15 pm
SJC
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PVG
29h 43m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:15 am - 9:40 am
PVG
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SJC
22h 25m
1 stop
$970Multiple Airlines
lun., abr. 13 - lun., may. 18
Korean Air Logo
7:50 pm - 5:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
30h 15m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 2:58 pm
SHA
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SJC
35h 33m
2 stops
$991Korean Air
dom., abr. 12 - mié., may. 20
Korean Air Logo
8:00 am - 8:10 pm
SJC
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PVG
21h 10m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
11:10 am - 6:11 pm
PVG
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SJC
22h 01m
2 stops
$995Korean Air
lun., mar. 30 - vie., abr. 17
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8:32 pm - 5:15 pm
SJC
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PVG
29h 43m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 9:40 am
PVG
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SJC
31h 05m
1 stop
$1,001Multiple Airlines
lun., abr. 13 - dom., may. 17
Delta Logo
5:45 pm - 3:50 pm
SJC
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PVG
30h 05m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 pm - 11:59 pm
PVG
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SJC
21h 59m
2 stops
$1,016Delta
dom., feb. 15 - vie., feb. 27
Japan Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 12:20 pm
SJC
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PVG
38h 05m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
6:40 pm - 1:42 pm
PVG
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SJC
35h 02m
2 stops
$1,017Japan Airlines
lun., feb. 2 - lun., mar. 2
Delta Logo
2:25 pm - 3:50 pm
SJC
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PVG
33h 25m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 pm - 10:05 pm
PVG
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SJC
20h 05m
1 stop
$1,018Delta
dom., feb. 15 - jue., feb. 26

Korean Air flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai

Our best Korean Air deals on San Jose, California to Shanghai flight tickets
Korean Air
Apr 13
SJC7:58 pmSan Jose
30h 07m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 17
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
36h 50m
2 stops
SJC4:15 pmSan Jose
$941
Korean Air
Apr 12
SJC7:50 pmSan Jose
30h 15m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 20
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 33m
2 stops
SJC2:58 pmSan Jose
$991
Korean Air
Mar 30
SJC8:00 amSan Jose
21h 10m
2 stops
PVG8:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Apr 17
PVG11:10 amShanghai Pu Dong
22h 01m
2 stops
SJC6:11 pmSan Jose
$995

Japan Airlines flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai

Our best Japan Airlines deals on San Jose, California to Shanghai flight tickets
Japan Airlines
Feb 2
SJC6:15 amSan Jose
38h 05m
2 stops
PVG12:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Mar 2
PVG6:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong
35h 02m
2 stops
SJC1:42 pmSan Jose
$1,017
Japan Airlines
Jan 26
SJC6:15 amSan Jose
38h 05m
2 stops
PVG12:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Jan 30
PVG6:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong
36h 02m
2 stops
SJC2:42 pmSan Jose
$1,018
Japan Airlines
Jan 29
SJC6:15 amSan Jose
38h 05m
2 stops
PVG12:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Jan 31
PVG6:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong
36h 02m
2 stops
SJC2:42 pmSan Jose
$31,089

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San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

mié. 4/15

10:22 am-11:45 am

2 stops34h 23m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 5/20

8:35 am-8:00 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$911

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

lun. 4/13

7:58 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops30h 07m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom. 5/17

6:25 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops36h 50m

$941

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

lun. 4/13

8:32 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops36h 23m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 5/17

5:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop31h 05m

$962

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

lun. 4/13

8:32 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop29h 43m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 5/18

2:15 am-9:40 am

1 stop22h 25m

$970

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

dom. 4/12

7:50 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops30h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mié. 5/20

6:25 pm-2:58 pm

2 stops35h 33m

$991

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

lun. 3/30

8:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops21h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 4/17

11:10 am-6:11 pm

2 stops22h 01m

$995

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

lun. 4/13

8:32 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop29h 43m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 5/17

5:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop31h 05m

$1,001

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

dom. 2/15

5:45 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops30h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 2/27

6:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops21h 59m

$1,016

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

lun. 2/2

6:15 am-12:20 pm

2 stops38h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 3/2

6:40 pm-1:42 pm

2 stops35h 02m

$1,017

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

dom. 2/15

2:25 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 2/26

6:00 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$1,018

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What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Jose to Shanghai?

Delta and Japan Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Jose to Shanghai

What airlines fly to Shanghai?

United Airlines, Cathay Pacific and China Eastern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from San Jose, California according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 14 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Fastest flight time

19h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Shanghai takes 19h 00m
There are no direct flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes 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 19h 00m 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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