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$470+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to San Jose, CA (SJC)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SJC
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to San Jose

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 December 15, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Sun 12/2112:05 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops36h 19mChina Airlines
Wed 1/145:05 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops25h 45mChina Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,736
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Sun 12/2112:05 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops36h 19mChina Airlines
Wed 1/75:05 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops25h 45mChina Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,818
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Mon 12/227:50 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops28h 34mChina Airlines
Mon 1/125:05 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops25h 45mChina Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,852
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/316:00 pmPVG - SJC
1 stop17h 56mDelta
Sun 1/412:22 pmSJC - PVG
1 stop35h 28mDelta
Deal found 12/15$2,078
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Sat 12/207:50 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops38h 36mChina Airlines
Sat 1/36:15 amSJC - PVG
2 stops36h 35mChina Airlines
Deal found 12/12$2,189
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Sat 12/2011:35 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops40h 24mQatar Airways
Sat 1/310:24 amSJC - PVG
2 stops36h 16mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/12$2,648
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Thu 12/187:50 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops28h 34mChina Airlines
Mon 12/293:22 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops27h 28mChina Airlines
Deal found 12/13$7,271
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Sat 12/201:10 pmPVG - SJC
1 stop18h 07mChina Eastern
Sat 1/37:15 amSJC - PVG
1 stop18h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/12$26,138

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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 December 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,128
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$470
(Mytrip)
From Shanghai to San Jose
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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 December 15, 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

Tue 1/27

8:55 pm-8:56 pm

2 stops40h 01m

San Jose

Tue 2/3

8:40 am-6:45 pm

2 stops42h 05m

$1,128

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/22

8:55 pm-8:56 pm

2 stops40h 01m

San Jose

Mon 1/26

4:00 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$1,128

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/29

8:55 pm-1:39 pm

2 stops32h 44m

San Jose

Thu 2/5

4:00 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops34h 55m

$1,129

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/15

1:10 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop15h 55m

San Jose

Thu 3/12

9:16 am-5:45 pm

1 stop17h 29m

$1,197

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/15

8:25 am-8:04 pm

2 stops27h 39m

San Jose

Thu 3/12

10:16 am-10:05 am

2 stops32h 49m

$1,216

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/17

11:20 am-5:09 pm

2 stops20h 49m

San Jose

Sun 3/22

8:10 am-8:25 pm

2 stops21h 15m

$1,216

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/12

6:25 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops33h 57m

San Jose

Thu 2/19

4:22 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops32h 03m

$1,264

ShanghaiSan Jose

SHA - SJC

SHASJC

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 1/8

10:15 am-10:12 pm

3 stops27h 57m

San Jose

Fri 1/16

7:45 am-9:10 am

3 stops33h 25m

$1,978

ShanghaiSan Jose

SHA - SJC

SHASJC

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/12

10:20 pm-1:37 pm

3 stops31h 17m

San Jose

Thu 2/19

7:15 am-9:30 am

3 stops34h 15m

$2,014

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/13

3:55 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops45h 55m

$552

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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, California?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to San Jose, California (average of $605). Flying from Shanghai to San Jose, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $887). 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.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to San Jose, California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Shanghai to San Jose, California in 40h 01m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. Shanghai and San Jose, California are separated by a distance of 6163 mi.

  • 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, California?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to San Jose, California (average of $605). Flying from Shanghai to San Jose, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $887). 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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