What airlines fly to Shanghai?

Asiana Airlines, China Eastern and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from San Jose, California according to our data. Asiana Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Delta is the most popular carrier operating from San Jose to Shanghai

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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.

$461 Cheap Flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai in 2026

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5:15 pm - 10:10 amSJC San Jose-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

24h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Guangzhou Baiyun

4:50 pm - 10:23 amSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SJC San Jose

33h 33m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Los Angeles Los Angeles

$970Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Dec 9

10:42 am - 5:15 pmSJC San Jose-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

62h 33m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

6:15 pm - 11:00 amSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SJC San Jose

56h 45m2 stops Seoul Gimpo Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$994Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 9

5:15 pm - 12:15 pmSJC San Jose-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Guangzhou Baiyun

4:50 pm - 10:23 amSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SJC San Jose

33h 33m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,000Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Dec 2

7:25 am - 7:50 pmSJC San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 25m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:30 pm - 8:10 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

17h 40m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,004Delta

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 29

11:32 am - 7:50 pmSJC San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 18m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:30 pm - 10:45 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

20h 15m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,004Delta

Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 29

8:41 pm - 7:50 pmSJC San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 09m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:30 pm - 8:10 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

17h 40m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,008Delta

Sun, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 29

8:41 pm - 7:50 pmSJC San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 09m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:30 pm - 8:10 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

17h 40m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,008Delta

Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 29

11:32 am - 7:50 pmSJC San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 18m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:30 pm - 9:12 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

30h 42m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,008Delta

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 29

2:41 pm - 7:50 pmSJC San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

38h 09m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:30 pm - 8:10 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

17h 40m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,010Delta

Sun, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 29

7:00 am - 8:10 pmSJC San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

22h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Incheon Intl

2:00 pm - 5:20 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

19h 20m2 stops Incheon Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,022Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Nov 17

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11:37 am - 7:50 pmSJC San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 13m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:30 pm - 8:10 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

17h 40m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,004Delta

Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 8

7:00 am - 7:50 pmSJC San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:30 pm - 9:12 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

30h 42m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,008Delta

Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 8

7:21 am - 7:50 pmSJC San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 29m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:30 pm - 9:02 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

30h 32m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Salt Lake City

$1,008Delta

Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 8

12:42 pm - 3:20 pmSJC San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

35h 38m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

5:20 pm - 10:32 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

20h 12m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,056American Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 8

2:30 pm - 3:20 pmSJC San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

33h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:20 pm - 10:32 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

20h 12m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,059American Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 8

7:21 am - 8:10 pmSJC San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 49m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

8:50 am - 3:44 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

21h 54m2 stops Incheon Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,072Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 8

12:49 pm - 3:20 pmSJC San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

35h 31m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

5:20 pm - 10:01 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

19h 41m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,116American Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Oct 2

6:00 am - 3:20 pmSJC San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

42h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:20 pm - 10:01 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

19h 41m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,118American Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Oct 2

9:34 am - 8:10 pmSJC San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 36m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Incheon Intl

11:10 am - 5:04 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

20h 54m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,172Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Oct 2

11:37 am - 7:50 pmSJC San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 13m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

6:25 pm - 10:13 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

18h 48m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,179Delta

Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7

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American Airlines flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai

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Sep 4

SJC12:42 pmSan Jose

35h 38m

2 stops

PVG3:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 8

PVG5:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

20h 12m

1 stop

SJC10:32 pmSan Jose

$1,056

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Sep 4

SJC2:30 pmSan Jose

33h 50m

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PVG3:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 8

PVG5:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

20h 12m

1 stop

SJC10:32 pmSan Jose

$1,059

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Sep 2

SJC12:49 pmSan Jose

35h 31m

2 stops

PVG3:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Oct 2

PVG5:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

19h 41m

1 stop

SJC10:01 pmSan Jose

$1,116

Delta flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai

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Delta

Sep 3

SJC11:37 amSan Jose

17h 13m

1 stop

PVG7:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 8

PVG5:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

17h 40m

1 stop

SJC8:10 pmSan Jose

$1,004

Delta

Sep 3

SJC7:21 amSan Jose

21h 29m

1 stop

PVG7:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 8

PVG5:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

30h 32m

2 stops

SJC9:02 amSan Jose

$1,008

Delta

Sep 3

SJC11:37 amSan Jose

17h 13m

1 stop

PVG7:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 7

PVG6:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong

18h 48m

1 stop

SJC10:13 pmSan Jose

$1,179

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Mon 11/23

5:15 pm-10:10 am

2 stops24h 55m

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Wed 12/9

4:50 pm-10:23 am

2 stops33h 33m

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SJC San Jose - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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10:42 am-5:15 pm

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6:15 pm-11:00 am

2 stops56h 45m

$994

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SJC San Jose - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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Mon 11/23

5:15 pm-12:15 pm

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4:50 pm-10:23 am

2 stops33h 33m

$1,000

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SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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San Jose

Tue 9/15

7:25 am-7:50 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/29

5:30 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$1,004

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SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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San Jose

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11:32 am-7:50 pm

1 stop17h 18m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/29

5:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$1,004

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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San Jose

Sun 9/13

8:41 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops32h 09m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/29

5:30 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$1,008

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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San Jose

Mon 9/14

8:41 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops32h 09m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/29

5:30 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$1,008

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SJCPVG

San Jose

Tue 9/15

11:32 am-7:50 pm

1 stop17h 18m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/29

5:30 pm-9:12 am

2 stops30h 42m

$1,008

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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San Jose

Sun 9/13

2:41 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop38h 09m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/29

5:30 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$1,010

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SJCPVG

San Jose

Mon 10/19

7:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/17

2:00 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops19h 20m

$1,022

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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 September is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from San Jose, California averaging around $948.

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The best one-way flight to Shanghai from San Jose, California in the past 72 hours is $461. The best round-trip flight deal from San Jose, California to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $970.

The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Shanghai takes 21h 39m

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A flight from San Jose to Shanghai will travel around 6175.9 mi. Typically, this will take 21h 39m by plane in normal conditions.
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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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