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$717+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to San Jose (SJC)

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SHA — SJC
may. 4 — may. 111
dom. 5/4
dom. 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to San Jose (SJC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated abril 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,016
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$717
(Kiwi.com)
From Shanghai to San Jose
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 29, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/32:55 pmPVG - SJC
1 stop33h 45mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 5/1011:40 amSJC - PVG
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$951
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/310:00 amPVG - SJC
2 stops19h 51mJapan Airlines
mar. 6/106:45 amSJC - PVG
2 stops40h 15mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,167
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/13:55 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops40h 23mAir Canada
lun. 7/212:31 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops32h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$1,221
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/228:05 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops32h 49mEVA Air
dom. 10/266:15 amSJC - PVG
2 stops38h 50mEVA Air
Deal found 4/28$1,307
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/34:10 pmSHA - SJC
2 stops32h 39mMultiple Airlines
mar. 6/107:44 pmSJC - SHA
2 stops26h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,340
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/135:30 pmPVG - SJC
1 stop14h 58mDelta
dom. 8/175:40 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops30h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/28$1,409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/1612:10 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops24h 15mUnited Airlines
vie. 8/156:24 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops32h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,450
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/2112:35 amPVG - SJC
2 stops31h 09mQatar Airways
dom. 10/2610:05 amSJC - PVG
2 stops37h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,533
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/1611:10 amPVG - SJC
2 stops20h 41mKorean Air
dom. 8/177:03 amSJC - PVG
2 stops38h 22mKorean Air
Deal found 4/28$1,551
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/1111:50 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops32h 56mLufthansa
mar. 8/1912:30 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops59h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$1,557
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/35:00 pmPVG - SJC
1 stop19h 44mAmerican Airlines
mar. 6/1011:43 amSJC - PVG
1 stop36h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,571
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/302:30 pmPVG - SJC
3 stops43h 02mSingapore Airlines
dom. 7/206:15 amSJC - PVG
2 stops44h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,660

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to San Jose 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated abril 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to San Jose that are best for you.

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ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 5/11

2:15 am-9:40 am

1 stop22h 25m

San Jose

mié. 8/20

6:15 am-11:55 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$1,016

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 6/3

10:00 am-2:51 pm

2 stops19h 51m

San Jose

mar. 6/10

6:45 am-2:00 pm

2 stops40h 15m

$1,167

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 7/1

3:55 pm-5:18 pm

2 stops40h 23m

San Jose

lun. 7/21

2:31 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops32h 34m

$1,221

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 10/22

8:05 pm-1:54 pm

2 stops32h 49m

San Jose

dom. 10/26

6:15 am-12:05 pm

2 stops38h 50m

$1,307

ShanghaiSan Jose

SHA - SJC

SHASJC

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 6/3

4:10 pm-9:49 am

2 stops32h 39m

San Jose

mar. 6/10

7:44 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops26h 06m

$1,340

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 5/13

5:30 pm-5:28 pm

1 stop14h 58m

San Jose

dom. 8/17

5:40 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$1,409

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 5/16

12:10 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 15m

San Jose

vie. 8/15

6:24 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops32h 01m

$1,450

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 10/21

12:35 am-4:44 pm

2 stops31h 09m

San Jose

dom. 10/26

10:05 am-2:20 pm

2 stops37h 15m

$1,533

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 5/16

11:10 am-4:51 pm

2 stops20h 41m

San Jose

dom. 8/17

7:03 am-12:25 pm

2 stops38h 22m

$1,551

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 5/11

11:50 pm-5:46 pm

2 stops32h 56m

San Jose

mar. 8/19

12:30 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops59h 35m

$1,557

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/28

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to San Jose

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Jose from Shanghai with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to San Jose

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to San Jose?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Shanghai to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PVG to SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 29, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Shanghai to San Jose as you normally would.

Rainfall in San Jose by month

Plan your trip to San Jose by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Jose ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Jose when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Jose by month

Plan your trip to San Jose by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Jose, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Jose. Reviews last updated abril 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shanghai to San Jose, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,066 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to San Jose. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Jose from Shanghai?

    Located just 2.9 mi from the city center, San Jose is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Jose from Shanghai. Booking flights from Shanghai to San Jose (SJC) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Shanghai from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to San Jose one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Japan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $747. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Air Canada, as they are both options that can get you from Shanghai to San Jose for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to San Jose that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to San Jose flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to San Jose?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to San Jose.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to San Jose?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to San Jose by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to San Jose?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Shanghai to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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