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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai from $466

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Korean Air Logo
7:00 am - 5:10 pm
SJC
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SHA
42h 10m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 2:09 pm
SHA
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SJC
35h 44m
2 stops
$820Korean Air
Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 8:55 pm
SJC
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PVG
19h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 6:45 pm
PVG
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SJC
20h 35m
2 stops
$920Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 9
Korean Air Logo
7:05 am - 5:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
43h 00m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 2:14 pm
SHA
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SJC
58h 49m
2 stops
$952Korean Air
Fri, Aug 14 - Tue, Sep 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 10:05 am
SJC
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PVG
33h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 8:00 pm
PVG
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SJC
21h 50m
2 stops
$968Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 8:10 pm
SJC
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PVG
21h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 2:09 pm
PVG
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SJC
17h 49m
2 stops
$1,070Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Oct 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:36 pm - 8:55 pm
SJC
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PVG
33h 19m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:05 am - 10:53 pm
PVG
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SJC
36h 48m
2 stops
$1,160Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Fri, Oct 23
Qatar Airways Logo
6:17 am - 4:20 pm
SJC
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PVG
43h 03m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
6:40 pm - 8:00 pm
PVG
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SJC
40h 20m
2 stops
$1,165Qatar Airways
Fri, Aug 14 - Tue, Sep 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:34 am - 8:10 pm
SJC
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PVG
19h 36m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 2:14 pm
PVG
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SJC
20h 24m
2 stops
$1,170Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Tue, Sep 8
Korean Air Logo
7:00 am - 5:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
43h 05m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 2:12 pm
SHA
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SJC
58h 47m
2 stops
$1,181Korean Air
Thu, Jul 23 - Sun, Jul 26
Qatar Airways Logo
6:15 am - 2:40 pm
SJC
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PVG
41h 25m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
11:35 pm - 6:49 pm
PVG
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SJC
35h 14m
2 stops
$1,185Qatar Airways
Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 15

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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
Nov 9
SJC7:00 amSan Jose
42h 10m
2 stops
SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 15
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 44m
2 stops
SJC2:09 pmSan Jose
$820
Korean Air
Aug 14
SJC7:05 amSan Jose
43h 00m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 8
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
58h 49m
2 stops
SJC2:14 pmSan Jose
$952
Korean Air
Jul 23
SJC7:00 amSan Jose
43h 05m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jul 26
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
58h 47m
2 stops
SJC2:12 pmSan Jose
$1,181

American Airlines flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai

Our best American Airlines deals on San Jose, California to Shanghai flight tickets
American Airlines
Oct 21
SJC7:16 pmSan Jose
29h 04m
2 stops
PVG3:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Nov 25
PVG6:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
18h 44m
1 stop
SJC8:49 pmSan Jose
$1,300
American Airlines
Oct 21
SJC2:36 pmSan Jose
33h 44m
1 stop
PVG3:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Nov 25
PVG6:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
18h 44m
1 stop
SJC8:49 pmSan Jose
$1,304
American Airlines
Oct 12
SJC12:02 pmSan Jose
36h 18m
1 stop
PVG3:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Oct 30
PVG6:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
18h 51m
1 stop
SJC9:56 pmSan Jose
$1,354

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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 June 16, 2026.
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San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Mon 11/9

7:00 am-5:10 pm

2 stops42h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/15

6:25 pm-2:09 pm

2 stops35h 44m

$820

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Wed 8/26

10:00 am-8:55 pm

2 stops19h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/9

1:10 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops20h 35m

$920

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Fri 8/14

7:05 am-5:05 pm

2 stops43h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/8

6:25 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops58h 49m

$952

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Wed 9/2

10:00 am-10:05 am

2 stops33h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/12

1:10 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops21h 50m

$968
Quickest round-trip

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Mon 10/12

7:15 am-8:10 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/30

11:20 am-2:09 pm

2 stops17h 49m

$1,070

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sat 10/17

8:36 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops33h 19m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/23

1:05 am-10:53 pm

2 stops36h 48m

$1,160

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Fri 8/14

6:17 am-4:20 pm

2 stops43h 03m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/8

6:40 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops40h 20m

$1,165

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Fri 8/14

9:34 am-8:10 pm

2 stops19h 36m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/8

8:50 am-2:14 pm

2 stops20h 24m

$1,170

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Thu 7/23

7:00 am-5:05 pm

2 stops43h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/26

6:25 pm-2:12 pm

2 stops58h 47m

$1,181

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Fri 10/30

6:15 am-2:40 pm

2 stops41h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/15

11:35 pm-6:49 pm

2 stops35h 14m

$1,185

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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 March is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from San Jose, California averaging around $745.

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Fastest flight time

16h 41m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Shanghai takes 16h 41m
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 16h 41m 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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