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

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Korean Air Logo
9:05 am - 5:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
41h 00m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 4:57 pm
SHA
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SJC
38h 32m
2 stops
$941Korean Air
Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Nov 1
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10:15 am - 8:55 pm
SJC
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PVG
19h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 6:45 pm
PVG
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SJC
22h 05m
2 stops
$950Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 9
Korean Air Logo
7:15 am - 5:10 pm
SJC
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SHA
42h 55m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 4:57 pm
SHA
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SJC
38h 32m
2 stops
$991Korean Air
Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Nov 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:21 am - 8:10 pm
SJC
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PVG
21h 49m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 2:31 pm
PVG
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SJC
20h 41m
2 stops
$1,020Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Oct 7
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7:15 am - 8:25 pm
SJC
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PVG
21h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 2:09 pm
PVG
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SJC
18h 49m
2 stops
$1,070Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:17 am - 8:55 pm
SJC
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PVG
23h 38m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 8:00 pm
PVG
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SJC
21h 50m
2 stops
$1,076Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Oct 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:17 am - 10:10 pm
SJC
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PVG
24h 53m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 3:52 pm
PVG
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SJC
21h 17m
2 stops
$1,091Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Oct 7
Korean Air Logo
8:05 pm - 5:10 pm
SJC
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SHA
53h 05m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 2:09 pm
SHA
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SJC
35h 44m
2 stops
$1,111Korean Air
Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 8:55 pm
SJC
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PVG
21h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 6:45 pm
PVG
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SJC
20h 35m
2 stops
$1,114Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jul 27 - Wed, Sep 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:52 pm - 8:55 pm
SJC
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PVG
36h 03m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 8:00 pm
PVG
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SJC
23h 20m
2 stops
$1,116Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30

Korean Air flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai

Our best Korean Air deals on San Jose, California to Shanghai flight tickets
Korean Air
Oct 22
SJC9:05 amSan Jose
41h 00m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 1
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 32m
2 stops
SJC4:57 pmSan Jose
$941
Korean Air
Oct 23
SJC7:15 amSan Jose
42h 55m
2 stops
SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 1
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 32m
2 stops
SJC4:57 pmSan Jose
$991
Korean Air
Nov 1
SJC8:05 pmSan Jose
53h 05m
2 stops
SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 26
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 44m
2 stops
SJC2:09 pmSan Jose
$1,111

China Eastern flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai

Our best China Eastern deals on San Jose, California to Shanghai flight tickets
China Eastern
Sep 15
SJC6:59 amSan Jose
19h 16m
1 stop
PVG5:15 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Oct 6
PVG1:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
16h 21m
1 stop
SJC2:31 pmSan Jose
$1,224
China Eastern
Sep 13
SJC9:05 amSan Jose
17h 10m
1 stop
PVG5:15 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Oct 5
PVG1:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
16h 43m
1 stop
SJC2:53 pmSan Jose
$1,249
China Eastern
Sep 12
SJC9:05 amSan Jose
17h 10m
1 stop
PVG5:15 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Oct 6
PVG1:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
16h 21m
1 stop
SJC2:31 pmSan Jose
$1,274

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San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Thu 10/22

9:05 am-5:05 pm

2 stops41h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/1

6:25 pm-4:57 pm

2 stops38h 32m

$941

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Mon 9/7

10:15 am-8:55 pm

2 stops19h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/9

11:40 am-6:45 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$950

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Fri 10/23

7:15 am-5:10 pm

2 stops42h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/1

6:25 pm-4:57 pm

2 stops38h 32m

$991

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Thu 9/17

7:21 am-8:10 pm

2 stops21h 49m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/7

8:50 am-2:31 pm

2 stops20h 41m

$1,020
Quickest round-trip

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sun 11/1

7:15 am-8:25 pm

2 stops21h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/26

11:20 am-2:09 pm

2 stops18h 49m

$1,070

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Wed 9/16

6:17 am-8:55 pm

2 stops23h 38m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/3

1:10 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops21h 50m

$1,076

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Tue 9/15

6:17 am-10:10 pm

2 stops24h 53m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/7

9:35 am-3:52 pm

2 stops21h 17m

$1,091

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sun 11/1

8:05 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops53h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/26

6:25 pm-2:09 pm

2 stops35h 44m

$1,111

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Mon 7/27

8:20 am-8:55 pm

2 stops21h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/2

1:10 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops20h 35m

$1,114

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Tue 9/1

5:52 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops36h 03m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/30

11:40 am-8:00 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$1,116

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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 March is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from San Jose, California averaging around $745.

Cheap San Jose, California to Shanghai flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Jose, California to Shanghai

Fastest flight time

16h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Shanghai takes 16h 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 16h 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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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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