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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai from $448

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Korean Air Logo
3:40 pm - 5:10 pm
SJC
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SHA
33h 30m2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 10:02 pm
SHA
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SJC
42h 37m2 stops
$986Korean Air
Mon, Mar 2 - Sun, Mar 8
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7:45 am - 9:10 am
SJC
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SHA
33h 25m3 stops
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6:20 pm - 1:34 pm
SHA
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SJC
35h 14m3 stops
$1,350Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 23
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7:45 am - 9:30 am
SJC
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SHA
33h 45m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:20 pm - 1:34 pm
SHA
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SJC
35h 14m3 stops
$1,555Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 9:10 am
SJC
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SHA
33h 25m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:20 pm - 1:34 pm
SHA
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SJC
35h 14m3 stops
$1,568Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 9:30 am
SJC
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SHA
34h 15m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:20 pm - 2:52 pm
SHA
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SJC
35h 32m3 stops
$1,744Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Sun, Mar 8
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8:59 am - 12:15 pm
SJC
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SHA
35h 16m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:50 pm - 10:59 pm
SHA
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SJC
41h 09m2 stops
$2,340Multiple Airlines
Fri, Dec 26 - Thu, Jan 1
Korean Air Logo
5:05 pm - 5:10 pm
SJC
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SHA
32h 05m2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 1:34 pm
SHA
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SJC
35h 09m2 stops
$6,840Korean Air
Mon, Feb 2 - Sun, Feb 8
Korean Air Logo
5:05 pm - 5:10 pm
SJC
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SHA
56h 05m2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 1:34 pm
SHA
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SJC
35h 09m2 stops
$6,855Korean Air
Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 8
Korean Air Logo
5:05 pm - 5:10 pm
SJC
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SHA
56h 05m2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 2:52 pm
SHA
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SJC
36h 27m2 stops
$6,856Korean Air
Sun, Jan 11 - Sun, Jan 18
Korean Air Logo
7:45 am - 5:10 pm
SJC
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SHA
41h 25m2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 1:34 pm
SHA
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SJC
35h 09m2 stops
$7,090Korean Air
Fri, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 8

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
Mar 2
SJC3:40 pmSan Jose
33h 30m
2 stops
SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 8
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 37m
2 stops
SJC10:02 pmSan Jose
$986
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Korean Air
Feb 2
SJC5:05 pmSan Jose
32h 05m
2 stops
SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 8
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 09m
2 stops
SJC1:34 pmSan Jose
$6,840
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Korean Air
Feb 1
SJC5:05 pmSan Jose
56h 05m
2 stops
SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 8
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 09m
2 stops
SJC1:34 pmSan Jose
$6,855
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport 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 December 4, 2025.
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San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Mon 3/2

3:40 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops33h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/8

6:25 pm-10:02 pm

2 stops42h 37m

$986

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Fri 1/16

7:45 am-9:10 am

3 stops33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 1/23

6:20 pm-1:34 pm

3 stops35h 14m

$1,350

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Fri 1/16

7:45 am-9:30 am

3 stops33h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 1/23

6:20 pm-1:34 pm

3 stops35h 14m

$1,555

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Fri 1/16

7:45 am-9:10 am

3 stops33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 1/23

6:20 pm-1:34 pm

3 stops35h 14m

$1,568

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Mon 3/2

7:15 am-9:30 am

3 stops34h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/8

6:20 pm-2:52 pm

3 stops35h 32m

$1,744

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Fri 12/26

8:59 am-12:15 pm

2 stops35h 16m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 1/1

9:50 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops41h 09m

$2,340

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Mon 2/2

5:05 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/8

6:25 pm-1:34 pm

2 stops35h 09m

$6,840

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sun 2/1

5:05 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops56h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/8

6:25 pm-1:34 pm

2 stops35h 09m

$6,855

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sun 1/11

5:05 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops56h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/18

6:25 pm-2:52 pm

2 stops36h 27m

$6,856

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Fri 1/30

7:45 am-5:10 pm

2 stops41h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/8

6:25 pm-1:34 pm

2 stops35h 09m

$7,090

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Jose, California to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from San Jose, California to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is on a Monday. Travelers who choose to depart for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on a Monday will often find tickets for as low as $1,061. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from San Jose, California because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,860.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is in the evening. Flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport during this time can be as low as $1,132. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around $1,235. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

When to book flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Jose, California to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap San Jose, California to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SJC to SHA) flight deals and tips

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

Fastest flight time

17h 01m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 17h 01m
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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  • 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 24h 22m.

  • 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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