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

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Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 12:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
38h 50m
2 stops
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1:35 pm - 3:52 pm
SHA
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SJC
41h 17m
2 stops
$1,251Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 25
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6:45 pm - 9:45 am
SJC
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SHA
48h 00m
2 stops
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10:55 am - 6:45 pm
SHA
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SJC
22h 50m
2 stops
$1,351Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jul 7 - Thu, Sep 10
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10:19 am - 9:45 am
SJC
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SHA
32h 26m
2 stops
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10:55 am - 10:57 pm
SHA
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SJC
27h 02m
2 stops
$1,452Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jul 8 - Fri, Sep 11
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6:17 am - 9:45 am
SJC
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SHA
36h 28m
2 stops
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10:55 am - 8:00 pm
SHA
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SJC
24h 05m
2 stops
$1,667Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jul 11 - Mon, Aug 10
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9:38 pm - 9:45 am
SJC
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SHA
45h 07m
2 stops
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10:55 am - 6:45 pm
SHA
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SJC
22h 50m
2 stops
$1,683Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 23
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8:00 am - 12:20 pm
SJC
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SHA
37h 20m
2 stops
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1:35 pm - 2:16 pm
SHA
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SJC
39h 41m
2 stops
$1,699Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Sun, Nov 1
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8:20 am - 9:45 am
SJC
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SHA
34h 25m
2 stops
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10:55 am - 8:00 pm
SHA
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SJC
24h 05m
2 stops
$1,733Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jul 8
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7:20 am - 5:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
42h 45m
2 stops
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6:25 pm - 5:05 pm
SHA
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SJC
37h 40m
2 stops
$1,741Korean Air
Tue, Jun 23 - Tue, Jul 7
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8:19 pm - 5:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
53h 46m
2 stops
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6:25 pm - 7:35 pm
SHA
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SJC
40h 10m
2 stops
$1,748Korean Air
Sun, Jun 28 - Sun, Jul 5
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7:20 am - 5:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
42h 45m
2 stops
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6:25 pm - 8:01 pm
SHA
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SJC
40h 36m
2 stops
$1,791Korean Air
Tue, Jun 23 - Fri, Jul 3

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
Jun 23
SJC7:20 amSan Jose
42h 45m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jul 7
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 40m
2 stops
SJC5:05 pmSan Jose
$1,741
Korean Air
Jun 28
SJC8:19 pmSan Jose
53h 46m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jul 5
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
40h 10m
2 stops
SJC7:35 pmSan Jose
$1,748
Korean Air
Jun 23
SJC7:20 amSan Jose
42h 45m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jul 3
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
40h 36m
2 stops
SJC8:01 pmSan Jose
$1,791

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San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Mon 10/19

6:15 am-12:05 pm

2 stops38h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/25

1:35 pm-3:52 pm

2 stops41h 17m

$1,251

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Tue 7/7

6:45 pm-9:45 am

2 stops48h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/10

10:55 am-6:45 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$1,351

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Wed 7/8

10:19 am-9:45 am

2 stops32h 26m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/11

10:55 am-10:57 pm

2 stops27h 02m

$1,452

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sat 7/11

6:17 am-9:45 am

2 stops36h 28m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/10

10:55 am-8:00 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$1,667

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sun 8/2

9:38 pm-9:45 am

2 stops45h 07m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/23

10:55 am-6:45 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$1,683

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sat 10/24

8:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops37h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/1

1:35 pm-2:16 pm

2 stops39h 41m

$1,699
Quickest round-trip

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Wed 6/10

8:20 am-9:45 am

2 stops34h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 7/8

10:55 am-8:00 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$1,733

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Tue 6/23

7:20 am-5:05 pm

2 stops42h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 7/7

6:25 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops37h 40m

$1,741

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sun 6/28

8:19 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops53h 46m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/5

6:25 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops40h 10m

$1,748

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Tue 6/23

7:20 am-5:05 pm

2 stops42h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 7/3

6:25 pm-8:01 pm

2 stops40h 36m

$1,791

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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 typical price of a round-trip flight between San Jose, California and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport 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. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in December, then you should wait until September to fly from San Jose, California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $869.

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

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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

21h 35m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 21h 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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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 21h 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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