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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai from $488

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11:50 am - 4:35 pmSJC  San Jose-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
36h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
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2:10 pm - 10:42 amSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SJC San Jose
36h 32m2 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
$858Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8
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5:24 pm - 4:35 pmSJC  San Jose-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 11m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
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10:10 am - 10:42 amSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SJC San Jose
40h 32m2 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
$943Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8
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5:24 pm - 4:35 pmSJC  San Jose-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 11m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
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2:10 pm - 10:42 amSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SJC San Jose
36h 32m2 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
$952Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
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5:24 pm - 10:40 amSJC  San Jose-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
25h 16m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
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10:10 am - 10:22 amSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SJC San Jose
40h 12m2 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
$961Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 15 - Tue, Dec 15
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7:00 am - 5:45 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
18h 45m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
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1:10 pm - 4:13 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
19h 03m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$983Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 15 - Tue, Dec 15
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5:24 pm - 5:25 pmSJC  San Jose-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 01m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Guangzhou Baiyun
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4:50 pm - 10:42 amSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SJC San Jose
33h 52m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Los Angeles Los Angeles
$992Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11
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5:24 pm - 11:25 amSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
26h 01m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Guangzhou Baiyun
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6:55 am - 9:48 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
42h 53m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Los Angeles Los Angeles
$995Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 23
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11:32 am - 7:50 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
17h 18m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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6:25 pm - 10:08 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
18h 43m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,004Delta
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 22
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5:24 pm - 10:40 amSJC  San Jose-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
25h 16m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
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12:10 pm - 10:42 amSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SJC San Jose
38h 32m2 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,004Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12
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7:00 am - 7:50 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
21h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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5:30 pm - 7:52 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
17h 22m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,008Delta
Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 21

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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 20
SJC6:00 pmSan Jose
23h 45m
2 stops
SHA9:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 30
SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 58m
2 stops
SJC3:53 pmSan Jose
$4,094
Korean Air
Nov 20
SJC6:00 pmSan Jose
23h 45m
2 stops
SHA9:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 29
SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 58m
2 stops
SJC3:53 pmSan Jose
$4,144
Korean Air
Nov 20
SJC6:00 pmSan Jose
23h 45m
2 stops
SHA9:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 28
SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 58m
2 stops
SJC3:53 pmSan Jose
$4,544

Delta flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai

Our best Delta deals on San Jose, California to Shanghai flight tickets
Delta
Oct 1
SJC11:32 amSan Jose
17h 18m
1 stop
PVG7:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Oct 20
PVG5:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
20h 30m
1 stop
SJC11:00 pmSan Jose
$1,004
Delta
Oct 1
SJC7:00 amSan Jose
21h 50m
2 stops
PVG7:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Oct 21
PVG5:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
20h 30m
1 stop
SJC11:00 pmSan Jose
$1,008
Delta
Feb 27
SJC7:00 amSan Jose
18h 20m
1 stop
PVG5:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Apr 15
PVG5:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
19h 41m
1 stop
SJC10:11 pmSan Jose
$1,158

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San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sun 11/1

11:50 am-4:35 pm

2 stops36h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/8

2:10 pm-10:42 am

2 stops36h 32m

$858

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sun 11/1

5:24 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops31h 11m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/8

10:10 am-10:42 am

2 stops40h 32m

$943

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SJCSHA

San Jose

Tue 11/3

5:24 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops31h 11m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/10

2:10 pm-10:42 am

2 stops36h 32m

$952

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sun 11/15

5:24 pm-10:40 am

2 stops25h 16m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/15

10:10 am-10:22 am

2 stops40h 12m

$961

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sun 11/15

7:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/15

1:10 pm-4:13 pm

1 stop19h 03m

$983

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SJCSHA

San Jose

Wed 11/4

5:24 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops32h 01m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/11

4:50 pm-10:42 am

2 stops33h 52m

$992

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SJCPVG

San Jose

Mon 11/9

5:24 pm-11:25 am

2 stops26h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/23

6:55 am-9:48 am

2 stops42h 53m

$995
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San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SJCPVG

San Jose

Thu 10/1

11:32 am-7:50 pm

1 stop17h 18m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/22

6:25 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop18h 43m

$1,004

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SJCSHA

San Jose

Thu 11/5

5:24 pm-10:40 am

2 stops25h 16m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/12

12:10 pm-10:42 am

2 stops38h 32m

$1,004

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SJCPVG

San Jose

Thu 10/1

7:00 am-7:50 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/21

5:30 pm-7:52 pm

2 stops17h 22m

$1,008

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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 October is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from San Jose, California averaging around $917.

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Best Price Found

$488

Fastest flight time

16h 25m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Shanghai from San Jose, California in the past 72 hours is $488. The best round-trip flight deal from San Jose, California to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $858.
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Shanghai takes 16h 25m
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 25m 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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