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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai from $509

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Korean Air Logo
6:00 pm - 5:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
32h 05m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 2:09 pm
SHA
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SJC
34h 44m
2 stops
$1,132Korean Air
Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:36 pm - 3:35 pm
SJC
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SHA
33h 59m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 2:30 pm
SHA
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SJC
31h 00m
2 stops
$1,181Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Mon, Oct 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:38 pm - 8:55 pm
SJC
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SHA
33h 17m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 10:57 pm
SHA
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SJC
39h 27m
2 stops
$1,188Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 27
China Southern Logo
6:00 pm - 10:20 am
SJC
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SHA
25h 20m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
4:50 pm - 9:13 am
SHA
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SJC
31h 23m
2 stops
$1,298China Southern
Sat, May 2 - Fri, May 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:45 am
SJC
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SHA
34h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 7:35 pm
SHA
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SJC
23h 40m
2 stops
$1,385Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 9:45 am
SJC
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SHA
31h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 9:40 am
SHA
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SJC
16h 20m
1 stop
$1,414Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 12:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
34h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 5:06 pm
SHA
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SJC
33h 36m
2 stops
$1,453Multiple Airlines
Sun, Apr 26 - Sun, May 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 3:35 pm
SJC
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SHA
42h 20m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:55 pm - 10:53 am
SHA
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SJC
75h 58m
3 stops
$1,471Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
China Southern Logo
6:00 pm - 10:20 am
SJC
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SHA
25h 20m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
3:50 pm - 9:13 am
SHA
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SJC
32h 23m
2 stops
$1,491China Southern
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 6:00 pm
SJC
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SHA
35h 20m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 9:40 am
SHA
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SJC
30h 45m
2 stops
$1,518Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13

Korean Air flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Korean Air deals on San Jose, California to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Korean Air
May 5
SJC6:00 pmSan Jose
32h 05m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 12
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 44m
2 stops
SJC2:09 pmSan Jose
$1,132
Korean Air
Apr 16
SJC7:20 amSan Jose
42h 45m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 21
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 36m
2 stops
SJC10:01 pmSan Jose
$1,341
Korean Air
Apr 13
SJC7:20 amSan Jose
42h 45m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 21
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
39h 42m
2 stops
SJC7:07 pmSan Jose
$1,391

China Southern flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best China Southern deals on San Jose, California to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
China Southern
May 2
SJC6:00 pmSan Jose
25h 20m
2 stops
SHA10:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 29
SHA4:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 23m
2 stops
SJC9:13 amSan Jose
$1,298
China Southern
Apr 25
SJC6:00 pmSan Jose
25h 20m
2 stops
SHA10:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 9
SHA3:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 23m
2 stops
SJC9:13 amSan Jose
$1,491

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San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Tue 5/5

6:00 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/12

6:25 pm-2:09 pm

2 stops34h 44m

$1,132

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sun 9/13

2:36 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops33h 59m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/5

10:30 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops31h 00m

$1,181

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Fri 9/11

8:38 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops33h 17m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/27

10:30 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops39h 27m

$1,188

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sat 5/2

6:00 pm-10:20 am

2 stops25h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/29

4:50 pm-9:13 am

2 stops31h 23m

$1,298

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Fri 8/21

8:00 am-9:45 am

2 stops34h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/30

10:55 am-7:35 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$1,385
Quickest round-trip

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Tue 5/5

11:40 am-9:45 am

2 stops31h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/12

8:20 am-9:40 am

1 stop16h 20m

$1,414

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sun 4/26

11:00 am-12:05 pm

2 stops34h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/17

10:30 pm-5:06 pm

2 stops33h 36m

$1,453

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Wed 5/6

6:15 am-3:35 pm

3 stops42h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/13

9:55 pm-10:53 am

3 stops75h 58m

$1,471

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sat 4/25

6:00 pm-10:20 am

2 stops25h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/9

3:50 pm-9:13 am

2 stops32h 23m

$1,491

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Wed 5/6

3:40 pm-6:00 pm

3 stops35h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/13

5:55 pm-9:40 am

2 stops30h 45m

$1,518

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Cheap San Jose, California to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SJC to SHA) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

19h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 19h 15m
There are no direct flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from San Jose, California to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Jose, California to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

  • How far is San Jose to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl by plane?

    There are 6183.3 mi between San Jose and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 19h 15m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport refresh daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Jose Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Jose Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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