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$530+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to San Jose (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 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SJC
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to San Jose

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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,232
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$530
(Air Canada)
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 September 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 9/195:00 pmPVG - SJC
1 stop19h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/278:00 amSJC - PVG
1 stop39h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,112
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/194:00 pmPVG - SJC
3 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/2711:40 amSJC - PVG
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,124
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/55:35 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops40h 17mAir Canada
Sat 5/307:00 amSJC - PVG
2 stops40h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 9/13$1,232
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/911:20 amPVG - SJC
2 stops37h 53mEVA Air
Thu 1/292:35 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops35h 50mEVA Air
Deal found 9/13$1,247
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/45:35 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops40h 16mAir Canada
Thu 5/283:00 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops32h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 9/13$1,252
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/65:35 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops19h 52mAir Canada
Sat 5/307:00 amSJC - PVG
2 stops40h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 9/13$1,255
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 12/31:15 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops46h 01mEVA Air
Sun 5/319:09 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops30h 16mEVA Air
Deal found 9/13$1,267
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 11/144:00 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops22h 56mEVA Air
Sat 4/256:45 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops26h 20mEVA Air
Deal found 9/15$1,273
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/37:10 amPVG - SJC
2 stops23h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/316:15 amSJC - PVG
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,292
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/31:10 pmSHA - SJC
2 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/319:52 amSJC - SHA
2 stops34h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,311
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3010:30 pmSHA - SJC
2 stops30h 49mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/66:35 pmSJC - SHA
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,362
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/192:50 pmSHA - SJC
2 stops38h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/273:00 pmSJC - SHA
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,399

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 September 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

Fri 12/5

5:35 pm-5:52 pm

2 stops40h 17m

San Jose

Thu 5/28

3:00 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops32h 05m

$1,232

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/4

5:35 pm-5:51 pm

2 stops40h 16m

San Jose

Mon 6/1

3:00 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops32h 05m

$1,252

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 12/6

5:35 pm-9:27 pm

2 stops19h 52m

San Jose

Thu 5/28

3:00 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops32h 05m

$1,255

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 12/6

5:35 pm-9:27 pm

2 stops19h 52m

San Jose

Mon 6/1

6:30 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$1,255

ShanghaiSan Jose

SHA - SJC

SHASJC

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/3

1:10 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops39h 55m

San Jose

Sun 5/31

9:52 am-11:25 am

2 stops34h 33m

$1,311

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/18

5:35 pm-9:11 pm

2 stops19h 36m

San Jose

Sun 2/22

8:25 am-4:00 pm

2 stops39h 35m

$1,313

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/2

5:35 pm-5:51 pm

2 stops40h 16m

San Jose

Fri 5/29

7:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops40h 05m

$1,340

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/4

5:35 pm-5:51 pm

2 stops40h 16m

San Jose

Sun 5/31

6:30 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$1,360

ShanghaiSan Jose

SHA - SJC

SHASJC

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/30

10:30 pm-2:19 pm

2 stops30h 49m

San Jose

Thu 11/6

6:35 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$1,362

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/13

2:00 pm-9:49 pm

2 stops47h 49m

San Jose

Fri 6/12

7:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops22h 10m

$1,427

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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 $358). 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?

    A quick flight from Shanghai to San Jose can take about 34h 51m. Air Canada provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,456. There are 6180 mi between Shanghai and San Jose. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $358). 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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