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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai from $487

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Korean Air Logo
3:37 pm - 5:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
34h 28m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 1:18 pm
SHA
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SJC
57h 53m
2 stops
$908Korean Air
Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 18
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 - 5:05 pm
SHA
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SJC
37h 40m
2 stops
$941Korean Air
Mon, Apr 27 - Tue, May 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 10:55 am
SJC
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SHA
37h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 7:46 pm
SHA
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SJC
26h 26m
2 stops
$958Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:29 pm - 9:45 am
SJC
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SHA
52h 16m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 8:00 pm
SHA
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SJC
24h 05m
2 stops
$969Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
Korean Air Logo
4:00 pm - 5:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
34h 05m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 3:27 pm
SHA
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SJC
36h 02m
2 stops
$991Korean Air
Sat, Apr 25 - Sun, May 17
Korean Air Logo
7:20 am - 5:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
42h 45m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 2:11 pm
SHA
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SJC
34h 46m
2 stops
$1,041Korean Air
Sat, Apr 25 - Thu, May 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 11:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
37h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 6:49 pm
SHA
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SJC
37h 34m
2 stops
$1,055Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 8:55 pm
SJC
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SHA
21h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 5:06 pm
SHA
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SJC
33h 36m
2 stops
$1,074Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Sun, May 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 10:55 am
SJC
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SHA
37h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 7:46 pm
SHA
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SJC
26h 26m
2 stops
$1,118Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:29 pm - 9:45 am
SJC
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SHA
52h 16m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 9:28 am
SHA
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SJC
37h 33m
2 stops
$1,196Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Sat, Apr 18

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
Apr 11
SJC3:37 pmSan Jose
34h 28m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 18
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
57h 53m
2 stops
SJC1:18 pmSan Jose
$908
Korean Air
Apr 27
SJC6:00 pmSan Jose
32h 05m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 19
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 40m
2 stops
SJC5:05 pmSan Jose
$941
Korean Air
Apr 25
SJC4:00 pmSan Jose
34h 05m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 17
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
36h 02m
2 stops
SJC3:27 pmSan Jose
$991

Asiana Airlines flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Asiana Airlines deals on San Jose, California to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Asiana Airlines
Mar 31
SJC2:29 pmSan Jose
28h 16m
2 stops
SHA9:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jun 1
SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 36m
2 stops
SJC11:31 pmSan Jose
$1,734
Asiana Airlines
Mar 23
SJC2:29 pmSan Jose
28h 16m
2 stops
SHA9:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 6
SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 36m
2 stops
SJC10:31 pmSan Jose
$1,737
Asiana Airlines
Apr 26
SJC6:15 amSan Jose
36h 30m
2 stops
SHA9:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 10
SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 59m
2 stops
SJC7:54 pmSan Jose
$1,744

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San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sat 4/11

3:37 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops34h 28m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/18

6:25 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops57h 53m

$908

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Mon 4/27

6:00 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/19

6:25 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops37h 40m

$941

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Tue 4/21

6:15 am-10:55 am

2 stops37h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/28

8:20 am-7:46 pm

2 stops26h 26m

$958

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Wed 4/8

2:29 pm-9:45 am

2 stops52h 16m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/15

10:55 am-8:00 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$969

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sat 4/25

4:00 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops34h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/17

6:25 pm-3:27 pm

2 stops36h 02m

$991

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sat 4/25

7:20 am-5:05 pm

2 stops42h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/14

6:25 pm-2:11 pm

2 stops34h 46m

$1,041

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Mon 4/20

7:05 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops37h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/27

8:15 pm-6:49 pm

2 stops37h 34m

$1,055
Quickest round-trip

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Wed 5/6

8:00 am-8:55 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/31

10:30 pm-5:06 pm

2 stops33h 36m

$1,074

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Tue 4/21

6:15 am-10:55 am

2 stops37h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/28

8:20 am-7:46 pm

2 stops26h 26m

$1,118

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Wed 4/8

2:29 pm-9:45 am

2 stops52h 16m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/18

10:55 am-9:28 am

2 stops37h 33m

$1,196

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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 airline that flies from San Jose to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

Korean Air, Japan Airlines, and Asiana Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Jose to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

What airlines fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Cathay Pacific, United Airlines and Korean Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from San Jose, California according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 30% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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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

16h 35m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 16h 35m
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 16h 35m.

  • 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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