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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai from $492

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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 - 1:15 pm
SHA
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SJC
33h 50m
2 stops
$820Korean Air
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, May 5
Korean Air Logo
3:45 pm - 5:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
34h 20m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 2:53 pm
SHA
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SJC
35h 28m
2 stops
$990Korean Air
Sat, Aug 15 - Sun, Sep 6
Korean Air Logo
5:05 pm - 5:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
33h 00m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 2:53 pm
SHA
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SJC
35h 28m
2 stops
$1,040Korean Air
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 26
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
$1,204China Southern
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 12:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
37h 35m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 5:52 pm
SHA
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SJC
38h 27m
2 stops
$1,363Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, May 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:17 am - 8:55 pm
SJC
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SHA
23h 38m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 10:57 pm
SHA
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SJC
39h 27m
2 stops
$1,453Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Sun, Sep 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:51 pm - 11:00 am
SJC
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SHA
29h 09m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 9:40 am
SHA
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SJC
29h 00m
2 stops
$1,534Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Mon, May 25
Korean Air Logo
7:36 am - 5:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
42h 29m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 8:01 pm
SHA
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SJC
40h 36m
2 stops
$1,540Korean Air
Thu, May 28 - Tue, Jul 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 9:45 am
SJC
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SHA
31h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 9:40 am
SHA
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SJC
32h 30m
2 stops
$1,543Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 31 - Sun, Jun 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 11:20 am
SJC
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SHA
36h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 1:39 pm
SHA
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SJC
39h 54m
2 stops
$1,614Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Sep 14

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
Sep 1
SJC8:33 pmSan Jose
22h 12m
2 stops
SHA9:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 10
SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 45m
2 stops
SJC7:40 pmSan Jose
$1,733
Asiana Airlines
Apr 14
SJC2:29 pmSan Jose
28h 16m
2 stops
SHA9:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 28
SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 36m
2 stops
SJC11:31 pmSan Jose
$1,736
Asiana Airlines
Apr 20
SJC8:00 amSan Jose
34h 45m
2 stops
SHA9:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 7
SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 51m
2 stops
SJC7:46 pmSan Jose
$1,743

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 14
SJC7:20 amSan Jose
42h 45m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 5
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 50m
2 stops
SJC1:15 pmSan Jose
$820
Korean Air
Aug 15
SJC3:45 pmSan Jose
34h 20m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 6
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 28m
2 stops
SJC2:53 pmSan Jose
$990
Korean Air
Sep 5
SJC5:05 pmSan Jose
33h 00m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 26
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 28m
2 stops
SJC2:53 pmSan Jose
$1,040

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San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Tue 4/14

7:20 am-5:05 pm

2 stops42h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

6:25 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops33h 50m

$820

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sat 8/15

3:45 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/6

6:25 pm-2:53 pm

2 stops35h 28m

$990

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sat 9/5

5:05 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/26

6:25 pm-2:53 pm

2 stops35h 28m

$1,040
Quickest round-trip

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sat 4/25

6:00 pm-10:20 am

2 stops25h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/16

4:50 pm-9:13 am

2 stops31h 23m

$1,204

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Tue 4/14

7:30 am-12:05 pm

3 stops37h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

6:25 pm-5:52 pm

2 stops38h 27m

$1,363

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sat 8/15

6:17 am-8:55 pm

2 stops23h 38m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/20

10:30 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops39h 27m

$1,453

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Mon 5/18

2:51 pm-11:00 am

3 stops29h 09m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/25

7:40 pm-9:40 am

2 stops29h 00m

$1,534

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Thu 5/28

7:36 am-5:05 pm

2 stops42h 29m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 7/14

6:25 pm-8:01 pm

2 stops40h 36m

$1,540

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sun 5/31

11:40 am-9:45 am

2 stops31h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/14

4:10 pm-9:40 am

2 stops32h 30m

$1,543

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Mon 8/24

8:00 am-11:20 am

2 stops36h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/14

12:45 pm-1:39 pm

2 stops39h 54m

$1,614

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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

17h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 17h 10m
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 17h 10m.

  • 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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