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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai from $472

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Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 9:45 pm
SJC
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PVG
19h 05m
1 stop
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10:10 am - 9:40 am
PVG
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SJC
14h 30m
1 stop
$1,021Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Wed, May 13
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9:05 am - 8:10 pm
SJC
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PVG
20h 05m
2 stops
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11:20 am - 2:09 pm
PVG
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SJC
17h 49m
2 stops
$1,071Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 30
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6:15 am - 12:10 am
SJC
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PVG
26h 55m
2 stops
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5:00 pm - 4:56 pm
PVG
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SJC
38h 56m
2 stops
$1,137Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16
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10:00 am - 4:20 pm
SJC
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PVG
39h 20m
2 stops
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12:35 am - 10:12 pm
PVG
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SJC
36h 37m
2 stops
$1,141Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6
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11:40 am - 10:30 pm
SJC
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PVG
19h 50m
1 stop
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5:25 pm - 9:40 am
PVG
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SJC
31h 15m
2 stops
$1,167Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Wed, May 13
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6:15 am - 10:00 am
SJC
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SHA
36h 45m
2 stops
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8:20 am - 2:30 pm
SHA
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SJC
21h 10m
2 stops
$1,177Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Oct 3
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6:15 am - 4:20 pm
SJC
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PVG
43h 05m
2 stops
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12:35 am - 10:12 pm
PVG
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SJC
36h 37m
2 stops
$1,187Qatar Airways
Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 6
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9:05 am - 5:15 pm
SJC
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PVG
17h 10m
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1:10 pm - 2:52 pm
PVG
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SJC
16h 42m
1 stop
$1,209China Eastern
Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 6
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9:05 am - 5:15 pm
SJC
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PVG
17h 10m
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1:10 pm - 2:53 pm
PVG
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SJC
16h 43m
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$1,219China Eastern
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16
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9:05 am - 5:15 pm
SJC
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PVG
17h 10m
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1:10 pm - 2:52 pm
PVG
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SJC
16h 42m
1 stop
$1,249China Eastern
Sun, Sep 27 - Wed, Oct 7

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 27
SJC7:43 pmSan Jose
23h 22m
2 stops
PVG10:05 amShanghai Pu Dong
May 28
PVG8:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
26h 25m
2 stops
SJC8:00 pmSan Jose
$1,725
Asiana Airlines
Apr 26
SJC6:15 amSan Jose
36h 50m
2 stops
PVG10:05 amShanghai Pu Dong
May 31
PVG8:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
29h 56m
2 stops
SJC11:31 pmSan Jose
$1,735
Asiana Airlines
Aug 17
SJC6:45 pmSan Jose
24h 00m
2 stops
SHA9:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Aug 31
SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 05m
2 stops
SJC8:00 pmSan Jose
$1,744

Korean Air flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai

Our best Korean Air deals on San Jose, California to Shanghai flight tickets
Korean Air
Jun 1
SJC9:53 amSan Jose
40h 12m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jul 19
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 47m
2 stops
SJC5:12 pmSan Jose
$1,941
Korean Air
May 31
SJC8:05 pmSan Jose
54h 00m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jul 20
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
36h 22m
2 stops
SJC3:47 pmSan Jose
$1,949
Korean Air
Jun 6
SJC5:59 pmSan Jose
56h 06m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jul 19
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 47m
2 stops
SJC5:12 pmSan Jose
$2,000

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San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Thu 5/7

11:40 am-9:45 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/13

10:10 am-9:40 am

1 stop14h 30m

$1,021

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Wed 9/30

9:05 am-8:10 pm

2 stops20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/30

11:20 am-2:09 pm

2 stops17h 49m

$1,071

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Thu 9/10

6:15 am-12:10 am

2 stops26h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/16

5:00 pm-4:56 pm

2 stops38h 56m

$1,137

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Tue 9/29

10:00 am-4:20 pm

2 stops39h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/6

12:35 am-10:12 pm

2 stops36h 37m

$1,141

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Thu 5/7

11:40 am-10:30 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/13

5:25 pm-9:40 am

2 stops31h 15m

$1,167

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sat 9/19

6:15 am-10:00 am

2 stops36h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/3

8:20 am-2:30 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$1,177

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Wed 9/30

6:15 am-4:20 pm

2 stops43h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/6

12:35 am-10:12 pm

2 stops36h 37m

$1,187

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Mon 9/28

9:05 am-5:15 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/6

1:10 pm-2:52 pm

1 stop16h 42m

$1,209

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Thu 9/10

9:05 am-5:15 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/16

1:10 pm-2:53 pm

1 stop16h 43m

$1,219

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sun 9/27

9:05 am-5:15 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/7

1:10 pm-2:52 pm

1 stop16h 42m

$1,249

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

Korean Air is the most popular carrier operating from San Jose to Shanghai

What airlines fly to Shanghai?

Cathay Pacific, China Eastern and United Airlines 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 27% 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.

Cheap San Jose, California to Shanghai flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

16h 35m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Shanghai takes 16h 35m
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 35m 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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Can I find flights from San Jose to Shanghai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Shanghai from San Jose on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Shanghai from San Jose.

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