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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai from $461

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8:44 pm - 8:55 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
33h 11m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl
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11:35 am - 5:05 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
21h 30m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$1,005Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Nov 5
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9:58 am - 8:10 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
19h 12m2 stops Los Angeles Incheon Intl
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2:00 pm - 5:15 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
19h 15m2 stops Incheon Intl Los Angeles
$1,021Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Nov 23
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7:00 am - 8:10 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
22h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Incheon Intl
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11:10 am - 5:02 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
20h 52m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$1,071Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Thu, Oct 15
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10:39 am - 2:40 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
36h 01m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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11:35 pm - 5:56 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
34h 21m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$1,107Qatar Airways
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 1
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8:14 pm - 5:15 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
30h 01m1 stop Los Angeles
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4:20 pm - 7:53 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
42h 33m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles
$1,120Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10
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9:34 am - 8:10 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
19h 36m2 stops Los Angeles Incheon Intl
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8:50 am - 3:50 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
22h 00m2 stops Incheon Intl Los Angeles
$1,121Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 30
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10:39 am - 2:40 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
36h 01m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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11:35 pm - 6:02 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
34h 27m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$1,143Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 25
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6:15 am - 2:40 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
40h 25m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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11:35 pm - 10:12 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
38h 37m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$1,154Qatar Airways
Sun, Nov 15 - Tue, Dec 8
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10:39 am - 9:45 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
43h 06m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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11:35 pm - 5:56 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
34h 21m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$1,157Qatar Airways
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Dec 8
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4:48 pm - 4:20 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
56h 32m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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11:35 pm - 6:49 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
35h 14m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$1,160Qatar Airways
Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Nov 9

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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
Aug 13
SJC9:34 amSan Jose
19h 36m
2 stops
PVG8:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Aug 23
PVG8:50 amShanghai Pu Dong
20h 24m
2 stops
SJC2:14 pmSan Jose
$2,473
Korean Air
Oct 26
SJC6:34 pmSan Jose
31h 36m
2 stops
SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 20
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 51m
2 stops
SJC2:16 pmSan Jose
$7,093
Korean Air
Oct 30
SJC8:32 pmSan Jose
29h 38m
2 stops
SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 20
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 51m
2 stops
SJC2:16 pmSan Jose
$7,343

Delta flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai

Our best Delta deals on San Jose, California to Shanghai flight tickets
Delta
Oct 12
SJC11:30 amSan Jose
17h 20m
1 stop
PVG7:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Nov 25
PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong
17h 02m
1 stop
SJC6:37 pmSan Jose
$1,262
Delta
Oct 1
SJC9:52 amSan Jose
18h 58m
2 stops
PVG7:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Oct 15
PVG5:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
16h 18m
1 stop
SJC6:48 pmSan Jose
$1,266
Delta
Oct 20
SJC4:27 pmSan Jose
32h 38m
1 stop
PVG4:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Nov 10
PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong
15h 30m
1 stop
SJC5:05 pmSan Jose
$1,267

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San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SJCPVG

San Jose

Thu 10/15

8:44 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops33h 11m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/5

11:35 am-5:05 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$1,005
Quickest round-trip

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SJCPVG

San Jose

Tue 10/13

9:58 am-8:10 pm

2 stops19h 12m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/23

2:00 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops19h 15m

$1,021

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sat 10/3

7:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/15

11:10 am-5:02 pm

2 stops20h 52m

$1,071

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SJCPVG

San Jose

Tue 11/10

10:39 am-2:40 pm

2 stops36h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/1

11:35 pm-5:56 pm

2 stops34h 21m

$1,107

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SJCPVG

San Jose

Thu 9/3

8:14 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop30h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/10

4:20 pm-7:53 pm

2 stops42h 33m

$1,120

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sun 8/23

9:34 am-8:10 pm

2 stops19h 36m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/30

8:50 am-3:50 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$1,121

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SJCPVG

San Jose

Wed 11/4

10:39 am-2:40 pm

2 stops36h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/25

11:35 pm-6:02 pm

2 stops34h 27m

$1,143

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sun 11/15

6:15 am-2:40 pm

2 stops40h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/8

11:35 pm-10:12 pm

2 stops38h 37m

$1,154

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SJCPVG

San Jose

Tue 11/17

10:39 am-9:45 pm

2 stops43h 06m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/8

11:35 pm-5:56 pm

2 stops34h 21m

$1,157

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SJCPVG

San Jose

Tue 10/20

4:48 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops56h 32m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/9

11:35 pm-6:49 pm

2 stops35h 14m

$1,160

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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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Fastest flight time

22h 10m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Shanghai takes 22h 10m
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 22h 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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