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$522+ 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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — SHA
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 October 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$910
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$522
(Kiwi.com)
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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 October 29, 2025.

This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Tue 10/2810:48 amSJC - SHA
2 stops34h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/44:35 pmSHA - SJC
2 stops33h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$920
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Tue 10/281:00 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/45:30 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops32h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$920
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/176:15 amSJC - PVG
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/24:40 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops36h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$921
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/173:37 pmSJC - SHA
2 stops33h 33mKorean Air
Wed 12/36:25 pmSHA - SJC
2 stops34h 51mKorean Air
Deal found 10/27$941
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/166:59 pmSJC - SHA
2 stops54h 11mKorean Air
Wed 12/36:25 pmSHA - SJC
2 stops34h 51mKorean Air
Deal found 10/27$947
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/176:15 amSJC - PVG
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/35:30 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops35h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$957
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/176:59 pmSJC - SHA
2 stops30h 11mKorean Air
Thu 11/276:25 pmSHA - SJC
2 stops39h 54mKorean Air
Deal found 10/27$991
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/153:37 pmSJC - SHA
2 stops57h 33mKorean Air
Tue 12/26:25 pmSHA - SJC
2 stops40h 53mKorean Air
Deal found 10/27$997
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/176:15 amSJC - PVG
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/278:30 amPVG - SJC
2 stops42h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,008
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/155:55 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/221:45 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops25h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,020
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/17:57 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops22h 08mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/98:25 amPVG - SJC
2 stops20h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,028
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/196:15 amSJC - PVG
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/24:40 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops36h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,030

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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 October 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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San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Mon 11/17

3:37 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops33h 33m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/3

6:25 pm-1:16 pm

2 stops34h 51m

$941

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Wed 11/19

7:00 am-5:10 pm

2 stops42h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/2

6:25 pm-7:18 pm

2 stops40h 53m

$941

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Mon 11/17

6:59 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops30h 11m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/2

6:25 pm-3:03 pm

2 stops36h 38m

$941

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Tue 11/18

6:59 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops30h 11m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/2

6:25 pm-1:16 pm

2 stops34h 51m

$941

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Tue 11/18

7:05 am-5:10 pm

2 stops42h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/1

6:25 pm-1:16 pm

2 stops34h 51m

$941

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Wed 11/19

7:00 am-5:10 pm

2 stops42h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/3

6:25 pm-3:03 pm

2 stops36h 38m

$941

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Mon 11/17

6:59 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops30h 11m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/1

6:25 pm-3:54 pm

2 stops37h 29m

$941

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sun 11/16

6:59 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops54h 11m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/1

6:25 pm-1:16 pm

2 stops34h 51m

$947

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sun 11/16

6:59 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops54h 11m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/2

6:25 pm-1:16 pm

2 stops34h 51m

$947

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sun 11/16

6:59 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops54h 11m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/3

6:25 pm-1:16 pm

2 stops34h 51m

$947

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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 October 29, 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 28h 04m. 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 $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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