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 38% 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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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.

$435 Cheap Flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai in 2026

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8:03 am - 9:55 pmSJC San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 52m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

11:35 am - 10:40 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

27h 05m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$923Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 23

8:02 am - 8:55 pmSJC San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 53m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

1:10 pm - 10:57 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

24h 47m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$952Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21

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

17h 13m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:30 pm - 5:24 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

38h 54m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Los Angeles

$996Delta

Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 16

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

21h 29m1 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 - Wed, Sep 16

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

21h 50m2 stops 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

$1,008Delta

Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 16

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

38h 09m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:35 pm - 8:04 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

16h 29m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,010Delta

Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Dec 17

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

22h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Incheon Intl

11:10 am - 4:59 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

20h 49m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,021Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

9:52 am - 8:10 pmSJC San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 18m2 stops Los Angeles Incheon Intl

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

21h 54m2 stops Incheon Intl Los Angeles

$1,071Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Sun, Sep 13

7:31 am - 8:10 pmSJC San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 39m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

11:10 am - 5:02 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

20h 52m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,121Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Fri, Oct 23

8:41 pm - 9:40 amSJC San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 59m2 stops Los Angeles Incheon Intl

2:00 pm - 6:48 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

20h 48m2 stops Incheon Intl Los Angeles

$1,122Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Dec 26

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12:51 pm - 5:45 pmSJC San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

37h 54m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

12:10 pm - 8:57 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

47h 47m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

$1,093United Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 30

8:02 am - 10:10 pmSJC San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 08m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl

7:20 am - 10:32 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

30h 12m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,333Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31

9:34 am - 9:40 amSJC San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

33h 06m2 stops Los Angeles Incheon Intl

8:50 am - 2:14 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

20h 24m2 stops Incheon Intl Los Angeles

$1,371Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 30

9:05 pm - 12:05 pmSJC San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

1:10 pm - 7:15 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

33h 05m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Los Angeles

$1,373Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 30

2:30 pm - 3:35 pmSJC San Jose-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

34h 05m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl

10:30 pm - 6:45 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SJC San Jose

35h 15m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,568Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 30

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

21h 29m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

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

18h 48m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,572Delta

Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31

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

17h 13m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:30 pm - 10:36 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

32h 06m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Los Angeles

$1,576Delta

Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31

9:34 am - 4:05 pmSJC San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

15h 31m1 stop Los Angeles

5:30 pm - 8:13 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

17h 43m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,596JetBlue

Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 30

9:05 pm - 10:50 amSJC San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

22h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

12:05 pm - 8:45 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

23h 40m3 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Reno

$1,626Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 30

8:53 pm - 7:50 pmSJC San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 57m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:30 pm - 4:06 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose

37h 36m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Salt Lake City

$1,678Delta

Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 30

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Oct 18

SJC6:34 pmSan Jose

24h 06m

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PVG9:40 amShanghai Pu Dong

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20h 07m

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Oct 12

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SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

42h 43m

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SJC10:08 pmSan Jose

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Sep 16

SJC8:00 amSan Jose

39h 00m

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PVG2:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Dec 17

PVG10:00 amShanghai Pu Dong

19h 42m

2 stops

SJC1:42 pmSan Jose

$1,366

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Oct 15

SJC8:02 amSan Jose

36h 18m

2 stops

SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 25

SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 58m

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SJC10:08 pmSan Jose

$2,340

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8:03 am-9:55 pm

2 stops21h 52m

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Mon 11/23

11:35 am-10:40 pm

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$923

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Mon 9/14

8:02 am-8:55 pm

2 stops21h 53m

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Mon 9/21

1:10 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops24h 47m

$952

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SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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San Jose

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11:37 am-7:50 pm

1 stop17h 13m

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Wed 9/16

5:30 pm-5:24 pm

2 stops38h 54m

$996

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SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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7:21 am-7:50 pm

1 stop21h 29m

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5:30 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$1,004

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San Jose

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7:00 am-7:50 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/16

5:30 pm-9:12 am

2 stops30h 42m

$1,008

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sun 9/20

2:41 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop38h 09m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/17

7:35 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop16h 29m

$1,010

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SJCPVG

San Jose

Wed 9/16

7:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/23

11:10 am-4:59 pm

2 stops20h 49m

$1,021

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SJCPVG

San Jose

Tue 9/8

9:52 am-8:10 pm

2 stops19h 18m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/13

8:50 am-3:44 pm

2 stops21h 54m

$1,071

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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San Jose

Sun 10/18

7:31 am-8:10 pm

2 stops21h 39m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/23

11:10 am-5:02 pm

2 stops20h 52m

$1,121

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sat 9/19

8:41 pm-9:40 am

2 stops21h 59m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 12/26

2:00 pm-6:48 pm

2 stops20h 48m

$1,122

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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 November is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from San Jose, California averaging around $894.

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The best one-way flight to Shanghai from San Jose, California in the past 72 hours is $435. The best round-trip flight deal from San Jose, California to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $923.

The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Shanghai takes 21h 10m

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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 21h 10m 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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