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$477+ 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 9/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — SHA
Jun 3 — Jun 101
Wed 6/3
Wed 6/10
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 May 4, 2026.

This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Mon 11/28:05 pm
SJC
-
PVG
2 stops24h 30m
Korean Air
Thu 11/58:50 am
PVG
-
SJC
2 stops21h 19m
Korean Air
Deal found 5/2$922
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 11/67:03 am
SJC
-
PVG
2 stops22h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/2011:35 am
PVG
-
SJC
2 stops26h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$950
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/157:43 pm
SJC
-
SHA
2 stops47h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/1910:55 am
SHA
-
SJC
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$960
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 11/17:03 am
SJC
-
SHA
2 stops42h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/156:15 pm
SHA
-
SJC
2 stops41h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,004
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Mon 11/28:05 pm
SJC
-
PVG
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/58:50 am
PVG
-
SJC
2 stops20h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,021
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 9/1610:00 am
SJC
-
PVG
2 stops19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/3011:40 am
PVG
-
SJC
2 stops23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,026
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 11/17:03 am
SJC
-
PVG
2 stops22h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/151:10 pm
PVG
-
SJC
2 stops25h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,036
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 8/3110:13 am
SJC
-
SHA
2 stops32h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/106:15 pm
SHA
-
SJC
2 stops39h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,045
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 9/198:00 am
SJC
-
PVG
2 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/1711:40 am
PVG
-
SJC
2 stops26h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,051
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 9/264:45 pm
SJC
-
PVG
2 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/1911:40 am
PVG
-
SJC
2 stops25h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,066
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 9/198:00 am
SJC
-
SHA
2 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/1710:55 am
SHA
-
SJC
2 stops26h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,070
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 9/264:45 pm
SJC
-
SHA
2 stops50h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/1910:55 am
SHA
-
SJC
2 stops22h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,085

Find flight deals from San Jose to Shanghai

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Round-trip from

$969
(oojo)

One-way from

$477
(oojo)
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 May 4, 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 - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Mon 8/31

10:13 am-9:45 am

2 stops32h 32m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/10

6:15 pm-5:56 pm

2 stops39h 41m

$1,045

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sat 9/26

7:43 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops34h 12m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/10

11:40 am-8:00 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$1,127

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Tue 8/25

7:43 pm-9:45 am

2 stops47h 02m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/10

10:55 am-6:45 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$1,146

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sat 9/26

7:43 pm-9:45 am

2 stops47h 02m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/10

10:55 am-10:53 pm

2 stops26h 58m

$1,146

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Tue 9/1

7:43 pm-9:45 am

2 stops47h 02m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/10

10:55 am-6:45 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$1,323

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Mon 5/25

8:00 am-11:45 am

2 stops36h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/1

1:10 pm-11:31 pm

2 stops25h 21m

$1,512

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Mon 5/25

8:00 am-9:45 am

2 stops34h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 6/1

10:55 am-8:00 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$1,531

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Fri 5/29

12:57 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops39h 33m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/5

2:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop33h 45m

$1,693

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sun 5/31

5:59 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops34h 51m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/7

5:30 pm-10:43 am

2 stops32h 13m

$1,738

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Mon 7/13

6:12 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops31h 53m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/27

6:25 pm-2:12 pm

2 stops34h 47m

$1,741

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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 34h 51m. 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.

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