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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai from $489

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Jose, California to Shanghai departing on 1/10. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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6:10 pm - 8:25 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
34h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Incheon Intl
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2:00 pm - 3:51 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
41h 51m2 stops Incheon Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
$923Korean Air
Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 18
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10:15 am - 10:05 amSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
32h 50m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl
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1:05 am - 6:45 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
32h 40m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$982Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5
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8:03 am - 9:05 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
21h 02m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl
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8:25 am - 6:02 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
25h 37m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$1,009Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 22
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8:00 am - 9:05 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
21h 05m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl
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11:20 am - 5:56 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
22h 36m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$1,020Multiple Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Feb 20
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9:52 am - 8:10 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
19h 18m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Incheon Intl
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11:10 am - 4:59 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
20h 49m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$1,021Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
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8:03 am - 9:05 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
21h 02m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl
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1:10 pm - 5:03 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
19h 53m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$1,051Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 13
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9:03 pm - 5:15 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
29h 12m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
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4:30 pm - 1:12 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
35h 42m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,055Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 26
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4:48 pm - 8:55 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
37h 07m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl
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9:40 am - 8:44 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
27h 04m2 stops Tokyo Narita Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$1,065Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 18
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7:21 am - 8:10 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
21h 49m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl
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11:20 am - 2:00 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
18h 40m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$1,071Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Dec 2
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7:00 am - 8:10 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
22h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Incheon Intl
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1:40 pm - 7:51 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
21h 11m2 stops Incheon Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,072Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Mon, Sep 14

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Japan Airlines flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai

Our best Japan Airlines deals on San Jose, California to Shanghai flight tickets
Japan Airlines
Sep 28
SJC8:02 amSan Jose
36h 18m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 26
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 58m
2 stops
SJC10:08 pmSan Jose
$1,508
Japan Airlines
Dec 5
SJC8:00 amSan Jose
35h 45m
2 stops
SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 20
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
25h 00m
2 stops
SJC10:10 pmSan Jose
$1,750

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 10
SJC6:10 pmSan Jose
23h 35m
2 stops
PVG9:45 amShanghai Pu Dong
Nov 19
PVG8:50 amShanghai Pu Dong
23h 01m
2 stops
SJC3:51 pmSan Jose
$923
Korean Air
Oct 8
SJC6:34 pmSan Jose
34h 36m
2 stops
PVG8:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Nov 4
PVG2:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong
19h 38m
2 stops
SJC5:38 pmSan Jose
$1,123
Korean Air
Sep 14
SJC8:41 pmSan Jose
29h 24m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 20
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 39m
2 stops
SJC5:04 pmSan Jose
$6,843

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 12, 2026.
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San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SJCPVG

San Jose

Tue 11/10

6:10 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops34h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/18

2:00 pm-3:51 pm

2 stops41h 51m

$923

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sat 8/29

10:15 am-10:05 am

2 stops32h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/5

1:05 am-6:45 pm

2 stops32h 40m

$982

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sun 11/8

8:03 am-9:05 pm

2 stops21h 02m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/22

8:25 am-6:02 pm

2 stops25h 37m

$1,009

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sat 12/5

8:00 am-9:05 pm

2 stops21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/20

11:20 am-5:56 pm

2 stops22h 36m

$1,020
Quickest round-trip

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

Tue 9/15

11:10 am-4:59 pm

2 stops20h 49m

$1,021

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sun 11/1

8:03 am-9:05 pm

2 stops21h 02m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 11/13

1:10 pm-5:03 pm

2 stops19h 53m

$1,051

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SJCPVG

San Jose

Mon 9/28

9:03 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop29h 12m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/26

4:30 pm-1:12 pm

2 stops35h 42m

$1,055

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SJCPVG

San Jose

Wed 10/21

4:48 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops37h 07m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/18

9:40 am-8:44 pm

2 stops27h 04m

$1,065

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sun 9/6

7:21 am-8:10 pm

2 stops21h 49m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/2

11:20 am-2:00 pm

2 stops18h 40m

$1,071

San JoseShanghai

SJC San Jose - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sat 8/29

7:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/14

1:40 pm-7:51 pm

2 stops21h 11m

$1,072

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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

19h 18m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Shanghai takes 19h 18m
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 19h 18m 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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