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$439+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) to Shanghai, China

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 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — SHA
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Thu 4/16
Thu 4/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Shanghai

Cheapest flights from San Jose to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 17, 2026.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/117:03 am
SJC
-
PVG
2 stops22h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/269:30 am
PVG
-
SJC
2 stops21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$764
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/17:03 am
SJC
-
PVG
2 stops25h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/47:10 am
PVG
-
SJC
2 stops31h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$802
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/17:03 am
SJC
-
PVG
2 stops22h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/159:30 am
PVG
-
SJC
2 stops21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$825
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/117:00 am
SJC
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SHA
2 stops42h 10m
Korean Air
Thu 11/266:25 pm
SHA
-
SJC
2 stops35h 44m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/13$865
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2111:40 am
SJC
-
PVG
1 stop34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/78:05 pm
PVG
-
SJC
2 stops52h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$884
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 4/2111:40 am
SJC
-
PVG
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/157:10 pm
PVG
-
SJC
1 stop29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$890
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/17:03 am
SJC
-
PVG
2 stops22h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/149:30 am
PVG
-
SJC
2 stops21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$891
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1411:40 am
SJC
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/242:15 am
PVG
-
SJC
1 stop22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$920
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3011:40 am
SJC
-
PVG
1 stop19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/710:00 am
PVG
-
SJC
1 stop14h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$928
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Mon 4/136:15 am
SJC
-
PVG
2 stops41h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2011:40 am
PVG
-
SJC
2 stops25h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$941
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Tue 4/218:00 am
SJC
-
PVG
2 stops21h 10m
Korean Air
Thu 4/3011:10 am
PVG
-
SJC
2 stops23h 36m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/12$944
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Thu 4/96:15 am
SJC
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SHA
2 stops36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/2210:55 am
SHA
-
SJC
2 stops23h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$1,045

Find flight deals from San Jose to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to Shanghai (CN2). 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 March 17, 2026.

Round-trip from

$890
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$439
(Cathay Pacific)
From San Jose to Shanghai
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose to Shanghai 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 March 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Tue 4/21

11:40 am-10:20 am

2 stops31h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/15

7:10 pm-9:40 am

1 stop29h 30m

$890

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Tue 4/14

7:20 am-8:10 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/21

11:10 am-3:00 pm

2 stops18h 50m

$1,021

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Tue 4/28

6:15 am-10:00 am

2 stops36h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

8:20 am-6:49 pm

2 stops25h 29m

$1,167
Quickest round-trip

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Thu 4/9

11:40 am-7:50 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/22

5:30 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop15h 22m

$1,187

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Thu 4/16

9:37 am-7:50 pm

2 stops19h 13m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/29

5:30 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops21h 12m

$1,192

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Wed 4/15

9:37 am-7:50 pm

2 stops19h 13m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/29

5:30 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop15h 22m

$1,192

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Mon 4/13

6:00 am-7:50 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/24

5:30 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$1,196

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sun 4/5

6:15 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop34h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/11

5:30 pm-8:16 am

2 stops29h 46m

$1,217

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Fri 5/1

10:24 am-11:05 pm

2 stops45h 41m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/8

12:10 pm-8:48 pm

2 stops47h 38m

$1,309

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Tue 3/31

11:40 am-7:50 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/23

6:25 pm-7:07 pm

1 stop15h 42m

$1,313

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Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Shanghai

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Shanghai (average of $454). Flying from San Jose, California to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $841). 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 San Jose to Shanghai. 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 from for flights from San Jose to Shanghai?

    For a flight from San Jose to Shanghai, you will be flying from San Jose. San Jose (SJC) is just 2.9 mi from the center of the city. San Jose is the only San Jose airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. 0 airlines have flights to Shanghai from San Jose on a regular basis.

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

    Departing from San Jose, California to Shanghai will take you 17h 10m. San Jose, California and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 6163 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to Shanghai 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 San Jose, California to Shanghai?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Shanghai (average of $454). Flying from San Jose, California to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $841). 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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