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$462+ 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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — SHA
Apr 29 — May 61
Wed 4/29
Wed 5/6
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 30, 2026.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Mon 9/78:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
2 stops54h 00m
Korean Air
Mon 9/286:25 pm
SHA
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SJC
2 stops37h 39m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/25$820
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 8/287:03 am
SJC
-
PVG
2 stops22h 07m
Korean Air
Mon 9/141:40 pm
PVG
-
SJC
2 stops43h 16m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/25$990
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/19:05 am
SJC
-
PVG
2 stops20h 05m
Korean Air
Tue 9/151:40 pm
PVG
-
SJC
2 stops20h 05m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/26$995
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Mon 4/136:15 am
SJC
-
PVG
2 stops38h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/911:40 am
PVG
-
SJC
2 stops22h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$1,000
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/136:15 am
SJC
-
PVG
2 stops39h 10m
Korean Air
Mon 5/411:10 am
PVG
-
SJC
2 stops22h 39m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/25$1,022
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/248:33 pm
SJC
-
PVG
2 stops36h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/148:35 am
PVG
-
SJC
2 stops28h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,036
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 10/147:00 am
SJC
-
PVG
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/2411:10 am
PVG
-
SJC
2 stops20h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$1,070
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 11/167:03 am
SJC
-
PVG
2 stops37h 32m
Korean Air
Fri 11/208:50 am
PVG
-
SJC
2 stops25h 06m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/29$1,072
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 10/42:36 pm
SJC
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SHA
2 stops30h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/1810:30 pm
SHA
-
SJC
2 stops34h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,079
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Tue 9/17:55 pm
SJC
-
SHA
2 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/154:50 pm
SHA
-
SJC
2 stops36h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,112
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/116:15 am
SJC
-
PVG
2 stops36h 25m
Korean Air
Thu 5/2811:10 am
PVG
-
SJC
2 stops20h 56m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/25$1,122
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Mon 4/206:39 pm
SJC
-
PVG
2 stops38h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/3010:00 am
PVG
-
SJC
1 stop14h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,143

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 30, 2026.

Round-trip from

$820
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$462
(Orbitz)
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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 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Mon 8/24

8:33 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops36h 22m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/14

8:35 am-9:56 pm

2 stops28h 21m

$1,036

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sun 9/6

9:05 am-5:15 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/9

1:10 pm-2:53 pm

1 stop16h 43m

$1,249

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Tue 4/21

8:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops37h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/1

11:10 am-6:49 pm

2 stops22h 39m

$1,272

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sun 9/6

8:00 am-9:40 am

2 stops34h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/9

1:40 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops45h 00m

$1,272
Quickest round-trip

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Wed 4/15

6:45 am-4:05 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/6

5:30 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop15h 22m

$1,307

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Tue 4/14

7:20 am-7:50 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/6

5:30 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop15h 22m

$1,307

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Tue 4/14

9:37 am-7:50 pm

2 stops19h 13m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/5

5:30 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop15h 22m

$1,312

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Tue 5/5

11:40 am-9:45 am

2 stops31h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/27

7:40 pm-9:40 am

2 stops29h 00m

$1,316

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Mon 4/27

11:35 am-7:50 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/2

5:30 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$1,327

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sun 4/12

6:25 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops55h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/20

6:25 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops33h 53m

$1,347

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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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