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$416+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to Shanghai, China

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SJC — SHA
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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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 April 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,140
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$416
(Trip.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 April 29, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1911:40 amSJC - PVG
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/92:15 amPVG - SJC
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$823
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/26:45 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops31h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/138:10 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops32h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,112
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/302:04 pmSJC - SHA
3 stops34h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/71:20 pmSHA - SJC
3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,159
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/212:52 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops30h 58mChina Airlines
Thu 9/187:50 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops29h 08mChina Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,174
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/86:15 amSJC - SHA
2 stops43h 15mEVA Air
Mon 5/197:40 pmSHA - SJC
2 stops37h 54mEVA Air
Deal found 4/28$1,194
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/224:59 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops28h 06mEVA Air
Mon 11/108:10 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops36h 03mEVA Air
Deal found 4/29$1,194
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2111:00 pmSJC - PVG
1 stop23h 45mDelta
Tue 11/115:30 pmPVG - SJC
1 stop20h 36mDelta
Deal found 4/29$1,211
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2211:38 amSJC - PVG
1 stop36h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/225:00 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops20h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,249
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/47:00 amSJC - PVG
1 stop19h 15mChina Eastern
Tue 6/101:10 pmPVG - SJC
1 stop16h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/29$1,359
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 10/238:10 amSJC - PVG
2 stops21h 00mKorean Air
Tue 11/118:50 amPVG - SJC
2 stops21h 20mKorean Air
Deal found 4/29$1,401
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/206:45 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops32h 20mSingapore Airlines
Mon 11/312:10 amPVG - SJC
2 stops27h 58mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,522
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/198:45 amSJC - PVG
2 stops39h 20mLufthansa
Wed 11/512:00 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops49h 11mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$1,636

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Shanghai

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Price

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Mon 5/19

11:40 am-9:55 am

2 stops31h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/9

2:15 am-9:05 am

1 stop21h 50m

$823

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Tue 9/2

12:52 pm-10:50 am

2 stops30h 58m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/18

7:50 pm-9:58 am

2 stops29h 08m

$1,174

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Wed 9/3

6:15 am-4:30 pm

2 stops43h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/17

7:40 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops33h 35m

$1,194

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Wed 10/22

4:59 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 06m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/10

8:10 pm-4:13 pm

2 stops36h 03m

$1,194

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Tue 10/21

11:00 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/11

5:30 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop20h 36m

$1,211

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Tue 7/22

11:38 am-2:50 pm

1 stop36h 12m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/22

5:00 pm-10:22 pm

2 stops20h 22m

$1,249

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sat 5/10

4:30 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/20

6:10 pm-9:49 am

2 stops30h 39m

$1,277

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Tue 10/21

6:20 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/10

1:30 pm-9:11 pm

2 stops23h 41m

$1,316

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Thu 10/23

8:10 am-8:10 pm

2 stops21h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/11

8:50 am-2:10 pm

2 stops21h 20m

$1,401

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Mon 10/20

6:45 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops32h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/3

12:10 am-12:08 pm

2 stops27h 58m

$1,522

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from San Jose with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 to Shanghai?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Shanghai (average of $1,167). Flying from San Jose to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). 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 PVG?

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 April 29, 2025.

When flying from San Jose to Shanghai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Jose to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,066 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
729 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
442 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

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. 1 airline has flights to Shanghai from San Jose on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose to Shanghai round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($1,140), China Eastern ($1,146), and China Airlines ($1,174) offers the cheapest pricing from San Jose to Shanghai.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose to Shanghai one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Jose to Shanghai are China Southern ($652), EVA Air ($701), and China Airlines ($713).

  • 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 to Shanghai?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Shanghai (average of $1,167). Flying from San Jose to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). 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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Top airline flying from San Jose to Shanghai

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Jose to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,190Average$1,661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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