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Cheap flights from Shanghai to San Jose from $515

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Shanghai to San Jose departing on 9/10. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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5:35 pm - 6:37 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
17h 02m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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8:05 pm - 7:50 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
32h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$946Delta
Mon, Nov 23 - Tue, Mar 30
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7:35 pm - 8:04 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
16h 29m1 stop Los Angeles
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7:00 am - 7:50 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
21h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$998Delta
Sun, Nov 22 - Mon, Mar 29
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11:35 pm - 6:04 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
34h 29m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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10:24 am - 2:40 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
36h 16m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl
$1,183Multiple Airlines
Fri, Dec 18 - Sun, Jan 3
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1:30 pm - 9:08 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
23h 38m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl
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9:00 am - 5:25 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
41h 25m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco
$1,198United Airlines
Fri, Nov 20 - Thu, Apr 1
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8:55 pm - 1:18 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
32h 23m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl
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4:00 pm - 5:25 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
34h 25m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco
$1,199United Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Sun, Mar 28
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1:30 pm - 1:18 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
39h 48m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl
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1:00 pm - 6:55 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
37h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles
$1,200United Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
Delta Logo
5:35 pm - 10:55 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
33h 20m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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3:45 pm - 7:55 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
36h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$1,226Delta
Fri, Dec 18 - Sun, Jan 3
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2:00 pm - 5:15 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
19h 15m2 stops Incheon Intl Los Angeles
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7:15 am - 8:10 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
21h 55m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl
$1,362Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Tue, Mar 30
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5:35 pm - 3:08 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
37h 33m2 stops Vancouver Intl Denver Intl
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8:45 am - 4:00 pmSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
39h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Vancouver Intl
$1,407Air Canada
Thu, Nov 26 - Sun, Nov 29
China Airlines Logo
12:05 pm - 9:11 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SJC San Jose
36h 06m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Los Angeles
China Airlines Logo
8:41 pm - 10:50 amSJC  San Jose-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
23h 09m2 stops Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
$1,419China Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 27

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Delta flights from Shanghai to San Jose, California

Our best Delta deals on Shanghai to San Jose, California flight tickets
Delta
Nov 23
PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong
20h 24m
2 stops
SJC9:59 pmSan Jose
Mar 30
SJC8:05 pmSan Jose
32h 45m
2 stops
PVG7:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$946
Delta
Nov 22
PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong
15h 30m
1 stop
SJC5:05 pmSan Jose
Mar 29
SJC9:05 amSan Jose
16h 00m
1 stop
PVG4:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$998
Delta
Dec 18
PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong
33h 20m
1 stop
SJC10:55 amSan Jose
Jan 3
SJC3:45 pmSan Jose
36h 10m
2 stops
PVG7:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,226

United Airlines flights from Shanghai to San Jose, California

Our best United Airlines deals on Shanghai to San Jose, California flight tickets
United Airlines
Nov 20
PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
23h 38m
2 stops
SJC9:08 pmSan Jose
Mar 27
SJC4:00 pmSan Jose
34h 45m
2 stops
PVG5:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,198
United Airlines
Nov 24
PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
23h 38m
2 stops
SJC9:08 pmSan Jose
Apr 1
SJC4:00 pmSan Jose
34h 25m
2 stops
PVG5:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,199
United Airlines
Nov 19
PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
39h 48m
2 stops
SJC1:18 pmSan Jose
Nov 23
SJC1:00 pmSan Jose
37h 55m
2 stops
PVG6:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,200

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to San Jose, California 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 August 16, 2026.
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ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - SJC San Jose

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/23

5:35 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop17h 02m

San Jose

Tue 3/30

8:05 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops32h 45m

$946
Quickest round-trip

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - SJC San Jose

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/22

7:35 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop16h 29m

San Jose

Mon 3/29

7:00 am-7:50 pm

2 stops21h 50m

$998

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - SJC San Jose

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/18

11:35 pm-6:04 pm

2 stops34h 29m

San Jose

Sun 1/3

10:24 am-2:40 pm

2 stops36h 16m

$1,183

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - SJC San Jose

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 11/20

1:30 pm-9:08 pm

2 stops23h 38m

San Jose

Thu 4/1

9:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops41h 25m

$1,198

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - SJC San Jose

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/24

8:55 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops32h 23m

San Jose

Sun 3/28

4:00 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops34h 25m

$1,199

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - SJC San Jose

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/19

1:30 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops39h 48m

San Jose

Mon 11/23

1:00 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops37h 55m

$1,200

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - SJC San Jose

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/18

5:35 pm-10:55 am

1 stop33h 20m

San Jose

Sun 1/3

3:45 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops36h 10m

$1,226

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - SJC San Jose

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/23

2:00 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops19h 15m

San Jose

Tue 3/30

7:15 am-8:10 pm

2 stops21h 55m

$1,362

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - SJC San Jose

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/26

5:35 pm-3:08 pm

2 stops37h 33m

San Jose

Sun 11/29

8:45 am-4:00 pm

2 stops39h 15m

$1,407

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - SJC San Jose

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/3

12:05 pm-9:11 am

2 stops36h 06m

San Jose

Sun 9/27

8:41 pm-10:50 am

2 stops23h 09m

$1,419

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What is the cheapest airline that flies from Shanghai to San Jose?

Delta and Korean Air are the most popular carriers operating from Shanghai to San Jose

What airlines fly to San Jose, California?

Asiana Airlines, United Airlines and Korean Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Jose, California from Shanghai according to our data. Asiana Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Jose, California. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to San Jose, California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Fastest flight time

23h 38m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Shanghai to San Jose, California takes 23h 38m
There are no direct flights from Shanghai to San Jose, California. There are no popular flight routes from Shanghai to San Jose, California.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to San Jose, California

  • How far is Shanghai to San Jose by plane?

    There are 6175.9 mi between Shanghai and San Jose. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 23h 38m.

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

    Prices for flights from Shanghai to San Jose Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Shanghai to San Jose Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Jose Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Jose Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Jose Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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