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$460+ 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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — SHA
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Sat 12/6
Sat 12/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 6, 2025.

Round-trip from

$923
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$460
(Kiwi.com)
From San Jose to Shanghai
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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 November 6, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Sun 11/910:48 amSJC - PVG
2 stops45h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/169:30 amPVG - SJC
2 stops48h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$926
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 12/36:18 amSJC - PVG
2 stops22h 47mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/61:10 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops21h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$960
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/910:48 amSJC - SHA
2 stops33h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/1610:30 pmSHA - SJC
2 stops35h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$970
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:15 amSJC - PVG
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/177:10 amPVG - SJC
2 stops31h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$990
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/36:18 amSJC - PVG
2 stops22h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/78:25 amPVG - SJC
2 stops29h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$1,010
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Wed 12/37:15 amSJC - PVG
2 stops21h 10mKorean Air
Tue 3/108:50 amPVG - SJC
2 stops21h 05mKorean Air
Deal found 11/5$1,021
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/62:01 pmSJC - SHA
2 stops30h 19mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/171:35 pmSHA - SJC
2 stops25h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$1,040
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:15 amSJC - PVG
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/111:10 pmPVG - SJC
1 stop16h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,070
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/36:18 amSJC - PVG
2 stops22h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/81:10 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops20h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$1,085
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/62:01 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops29h 34mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/197:10 amPVG - SJC
2 stops27h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$1,090
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/37:00 amSJC - PVG
1 stop18h 45mChina Eastern
Fri 3/61:10 pmPVG - SJC
1 stop15h 36mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/5$1,116
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/37:00 amSJC - PVG
1 stop18h 45mChina Eastern
Tue 3/101:10 pmPVG - SJC
1 stop16h 47mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/5$1,121

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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 November 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Shanghai that are best for you.

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San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Wed 2/4

5:00 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops32h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/22

6:25 pm-7:12 pm

2 stops40h 47m

$941

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Wed 1/7

7:15 am-5:10 pm

2 stops41h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 1/19

6:25 pm-2:52 pm

2 stops36h 27m

$941

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Mon 1/5

3:32 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops33h 38m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/20

6:25 pm-7:12 pm

2 stops40h 47m

$941

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Mon 1/5

5:00 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops32h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/18

6:25 pm-1:39 pm

2 stops35h 14m

$941

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Wed 3/11

8:05 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops30h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/25

6:25 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$941

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Wed 2/4

7:15 am-5:10 pm

2 stops41h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/17

6:25 pm-2:56 pm

2 stops36h 31m

$941

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Tue 1/6

7:00 am-5:10 pm

2 stops42h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/20

6:25 pm-7:12 pm

2 stops40h 47m

$941

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Mon 2/2

7:15 am-5:10 pm

2 stops41h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/18

6:25 pm-12:46 pm

2 stops34h 21m

$941

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Tue 1/6

7:00 am-5:10 pm

2 stops42h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/21

6:25 pm-7:12 pm

2 stops40h 47m

$941

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Thu 1/1

7:13 am-5:10 pm

2 stops41h 57m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 1/19

6:25 pm-1:39 pm

2 stops35h 14m

$941

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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 $479). Flying from San Jose, California to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,017). 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 SJC to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 6, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Jose, California to Shanghai in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 32h 10m. San Jose, California and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 6180 mi.

  • 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 $479). Flying from San Jose, California to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,017). 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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