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

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Korean Air Logo
8:05 pm - 5:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
54h 00m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 5:04 pm
SHA
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SJC
37h 39m
2 stops
$820Korean Air
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 7:15 pm
SJC
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PVG
16h 35m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 9:40 am
PVG
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SJC
29h 30m
1 stop
$925Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 25
Korean Air Logo
7:03 am - 8:10 pm
SJC
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PVG
22h 07m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
1:40 pm - 5:56 pm
PVG
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SJC
43h 16m
2 stops
$990Korean Air
Fri, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 7:15 pm
SJC
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PVG
16h 35m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 9:40 am
PVG
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SJC
50h 55m
2 stops
$995Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 10 - Sun, May 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 7:15 pm
SJC
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PVG
16h 35m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 9:40 am
PVG
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SJC
29h 30m
1 stop
$997Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 10 - Sun, May 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 7:15 pm
SJC
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PVG
16h 35m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 9:40 am
PVG
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SJC
28h 35m
2 stops
$1,007Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 25
Korean Air Logo
7:03 am - 5:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
43h 02m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 5:56 pm
SHA
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SJC
38h 31m
2 stops
$1,009Korean Air
Fri, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 14
Korean Air Logo
6:15 am - 12:25 pm
SJC
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PVG
39h 10m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
11:10 am - 6:49 pm
PVG
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SJC
22h 39m
2 stops
$1,022Korean Air
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, May 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 11:45 am
SJC
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PVG
36h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 6:49 pm
PVG
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SJC
25h 14m
2 stops
$1,026Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 10:10 pm
SJC
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PVG
35h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 7:54 pm
PVG
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SJC
27h 34m
2 stops
$1,036Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 28

Korean Air flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai

Our best Korean Air deals on San Jose, California to Shanghai flight tickets
Korean Air
Sep 7
SJC8:05 pmSan Jose
54h 00m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 28
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 39m
2 stops
SJC5:04 pmSan Jose
$820
Korean Air
Aug 28
SJC7:03 amSan Jose
22h 07m
2 stops
PVG8:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Sep 14
PVG1:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong
43h 16m
2 stops
SJC5:56 pmSan Jose
$990
Korean Air
Aug 28
SJC7:03 amSan Jose
43h 02m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 14
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 31m
2 stops
SJC5:56 pmSan Jose
$1,009

Asiana Airlines flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai

Our best Asiana Airlines deals on San Jose, California to Shanghai flight tickets
Asiana Airlines
Apr 5
SJC7:05 pmSan Jose
24h 00m
2 stops
PVG10:05 amShanghai Pu Dong
Apr 28
PVG11:40 amShanghai Pu Dong
22h 09m
2 stops
SJC6:49 pmSan Jose
$1,718
Asiana Airlines
Sep 1
SJC5:45 pmSan Jose
25h 00m
2 stops
SHA9:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 17
SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 59m
2 stops
SJC7:54 pmSan Jose
$1,733
Asiana Airlines
Apr 21
SJC2:29 pmSan Jose
28h 16m
2 stops
SHA9:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 14
SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 36m
2 stops
SJC11:31 pmSan Jose
$1,736

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San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Mon 9/7

8:05 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops54h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/28

6:25 pm-5:04 pm

2 stops37h 39m

$820

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Thu 5/14

11:40 am-7:15 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/25

7:10 pm-9:40 am

1 stop29h 30m

$925

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Fri 8/28

7:03 am-8:10 pm

2 stops22h 07m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/14

1:40 pm-5:56 pm

2 stops43h 16m

$990

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sun 5/10

11:40 am-7:15 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/24

9:45 pm-9:40 am

2 stops50h 55m

$995

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sun 5/10

11:40 am-7:15 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/24

7:10 pm-9:40 am

1 stop29h 30m

$997
Quickest round-trip

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Thu 5/14

11:40 am-7:15 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/25

8:05 pm-9:40 am

2 stops28h 35m

$1,007

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Fri 8/28

7:03 am-5:05 pm

2 stops43h 02m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/14

6:25 pm-5:56 pm

2 stops38h 31m

$1,009

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Mon 4/13

6:15 am-12:25 pm

2 stops39h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/4

11:10 am-6:49 pm

2 stops22h 39m

$1,022

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Mon 4/13

8:00 am-11:45 am

2 stops36h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/22

8:35 am-6:49 pm

2 stops25h 14m

$1,026

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Mon 9/7

7:55 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops35h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/28

7:20 am-7:54 pm

2 stops27h 34m

$1,036

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

Korean Air and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from San Jose to Shanghai

What airlines fly to Shanghai?

Cathay Pacific, United Airlines and China Eastern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from San Jose, California according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 30% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 14 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Fastest flight time

19h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Shanghai takes 19h 30m
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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  • 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 19h 30m 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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