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Korean Air Logo
6:45 am - 5:10 pm
SJC
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SHA
42h 25m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 1:17 pm
SHA
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SJC
33h 52m
2 stops
$942Korean Air
Mon, Mar 2 - Sun, Apr 12
Korean Air Logo
3:45 pm - 5:10 pm
SJC
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SHA
57h 25m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 3:00 pm
SHA
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SJC
35h 35m
2 stops
$948Korean Air
Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Apr 12
Korean Air Logo
7:15 am - 5:10 pm
SJC
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SHA
41h 55m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 1:17 pm
SHA
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SJC
33h 52m
2 stops
$992Korean Air
Fri, Mar 6 - Tue, Apr 14
Korean Air Logo
6:30 pm - 5:10 pm
SJC
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SHA
54h 40m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 5:25 pm
SHA
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SJC
38h 00m
2 stops
$998Korean Air
Sun, Mar 1 - Thu, Apr 9
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 3:50 pm
SJC
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PVG
16h 35m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 pm - 10:18 pm
PVG
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SJC
19h 18m
1 stop
$1,011Delta
Mon, Feb 16 - Wed, Mar 18
Delta Logo
5:45 pm - 3:50 pm
SJC
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PVG
30h 05m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 pm - 8:18 am
PVG
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SJC
30h 18m
2 stops
$1,016Delta
Sun, Feb 15 - Fri, Feb 27
Delta Logo
11:45 am - 3:50 pm
SJC
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PVG
36h 05m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 pm - 5:38 pm
PVG
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SJC
15h 38m
1 stop
$1,018Delta
Sun, Feb 15 - Fri, Feb 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 8:10 pm
SJC
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PVG
19h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 3:00 pm
PVG
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SJC
21h 10m
2 stops
$1,021Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 8:10 pm
SJC
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PVG
19h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 7:01 pm
PVG
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SJC
20h 21m
2 stops
$1,071Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Sat, Apr 25
China Eastern Logo
6:45 am - 6:00 pm
SJC
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PVG
19h 15m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
1:10 pm - 2:11 pm
PVG
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SJC
16h 01m
1 stop
$1,094China Eastern
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, May 12

Korean Air flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai

Our best Korean Air deals on San Jose, California to Shanghai flight tickets
Korean Air
Mar 2
SJC6:45 amSan Jose
42h 25m
2 stops
SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 12
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 52m
2 stops
SJC1:17 pmSan Jose
$942
Korean Air
Mar 1
SJC3:45 pmSan Jose
57h 25m
2 stops
SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 12
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 35m
2 stops
SJC3:00 pmSan Jose
$948
Korean Air
Mar 6
SJC7:15 amSan Jose
41h 55m
2 stops
SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 14
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 52m
2 stops
SJC1:17 pmSan Jose
$992

China Eastern flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai

Our best China Eastern deals on San Jose, California to Shanghai flight tickets
China Eastern
Mar 3
SJC6:45 amSan Jose
19h 15m
1 stop
PVG6:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong
May 12
PVG1:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
16h 01m
1 stop
SJC2:11 pmSan Jose
$1,094
China Eastern
Mar 1
SJC6:45 amSan Jose
19h 15m
1 stop
PVG6:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Apr 13
PVG1:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
16h 58m
1 stop
SJC3:08 pmSan Jose
$1,129
China Eastern
Apr 10
SJC9:15 amSan Jose
17h 00m
1 stop
PVG5:15 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Apr 22
PVG1:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
16h 58m
1 stop
SJC3:08 pmSan Jose
$1,154

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San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Mon 3/2

6:45 am-5:10 pm

2 stops42h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/12

6:25 pm-1:17 pm

2 stops33h 52m

$942

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sun 3/1

3:45 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops57h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/12

6:25 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$948

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Fri 3/6

7:15 am-5:10 pm

2 stops41h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/14

6:25 pm-1:17 pm

2 stops33h 52m

$992

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sun 3/1

6:30 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops54h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/9

6:25 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops38h 00m

$998

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Mon 2/16

7:15 am-3:50 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/18

6:00 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop19h 18m

$1,011

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sun 2/15

5:45 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops30h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/27

6:00 pm-8:18 am

2 stops30h 18m

$1,016

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sun 2/15

11:45 am-3:50 pm

1 stop36h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/27

6:00 pm-5:38 pm

1 stop15h 38m

$1,018

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Wed 4/8

9:15 am-8:10 pm

2 stops19h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/15

8:50 am-3:00 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$1,021

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Wed 4/8

9:15 am-8:10 pm

2 stops19h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/25

1:40 pm-7:01 pm

2 stops20h 21m

$1,071

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Tue 3/3

6:45 am-6:00 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/12

1:10 pm-2:11 pm

1 stop16h 01m

$1,094

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

Korean Air and Japan Airlines 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 32% 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

17h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Shanghai takes 17h 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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  • 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 17h 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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