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 ($530), China Airlines ($604), and Cathay Pacific ($615).

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose to Shanghai?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Jose to Shanghai?

Users have found that flying from San Jose to Shanghai on a Thursday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Shanghai?

Flights from San Jose to Shanghai lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from San Jose to Shanghai in September, with the cheapest ticket starting at $865.

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.

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.

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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.

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mar. 9/163:00 pmSJC - PVG

2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines

dom. 9/212:15 amPVG - SJC

1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$919

mié. 9/36:15 amSJC - PVG

2 stops23h 40mAsiana Airlines

mié. 9/2411:35 amPVG - SJC

2 stops26h 08mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$1,009

mar. 8/266:15 amSJC - SHA

2 stops43h 45mAsiana Airlines

mar. 9/26:10 pmSHA - SJC

2 stops35h 05mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$1,029

sáb. 9/1312:10 pmSJC - SHA

2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

sáb. 9/206:10 pmSHA - SJC

2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$1,114

lun. 10/138:15 pmSJC - SHA

2 stops29h 15mEVA Air

mié. 10/227:40 pmSHA - SJC

2 stops33h 39mEVA Air

Deal found 7/28

$1,166

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mar. 9/163:00 pmSJC - PVG

2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines

dom. 9/212:15 amPVG - SJC

1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$919

mié. 9/36:15 amSJC - PVG

2 stops23h 40mAsiana Airlines

mié. 9/2411:35 amPVG - SJC

2 stops26h 08mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$1,009

lun. 10/138:15 pmSJC - SHA

2 stops29h 15mEVA Air

mié. 10/227:40 pmSHA - SJC

2 stops33h 39mEVA Air

Deal found 7/28

$1,166

mar. 9/238:12 pmSJC - SHA

2 stops29h 53mKorean Air

dom. 10/56:25 pmSHA - SJC

2 stops35h 17mKorean Air

Deal found 7/30

$1,322

mar. 8/266:15 amSJC - SHA

2 stops43h 45mAsiana Airlines

mar. 9/26:10 pmSHA - SJC

2 stops35h 05mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$1,029

sáb. 9/1312:10 pmSJC - SHA

2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

sáb. 9/206:10 pmSHA - SJC

2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$1,114

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mar. 8/510:25 pmSJC - PVG

1 stop24h 20mDelta

mar. 8/125:30 pmPVG - SJC

1 stop19h 42mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$1,665

mié. 8/66:15 amSJC - SHA

2 stops43h 15mEVA Air

lun. 9/17:40 pmSHA - SJC

2 stops33h 35mEVA Air

Deal found 7/30

$1,168

vie. 8/81:02 pmSJC - PVG

2 stops32h 58mMultiple Airlines

mar. 8/199:55 pmPVG - SJC

2 stops51h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$1,066

vie. 8/86:15 amSJC - PVG

2 stops23h 40mAsiana Airlines

mié. 8/204:25 pmPVG - SJC

2 stops55h 46mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$1,190

vie. 8/87:57 pmSJC - PVG

2 stops28h 08mSingapore Airlines

lun. 8/1812:35 amPVG - SJC

3 stops32h 57mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$2,121

sáb. 8/97:57 pmSJC - PVG

2 stops23h 53mChina Airlines

sáb. 9/277:50 pmPVG - SJC

2 stops29h 08mChina Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$1,077

sáb. 8/97:57 pmSJC - SHA

2 stops54h 03mAsiana Airlines

sáb. 9/276:10 pmSHA - SJC

2 stops43h 33mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$1,206

sáb. 8/97:00 amSJC - PVG

2 stops35h 40mKorean Air

sáb. 9/2711:10 amPVG - SJC

2 stops22h 50mKorean Air

Deal found 7/28

$4,951

jue. 8/141:02 pmSJC - PVG

2 stops38h 33mChina Airlines

jue. 9/47:50 pmPVG - SJC

2 stops29h 08mChina Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$1,057

mar. 8/191:02 pmSJC - PVG

2 stops33h 48mMultiple Airlines

mié. 8/272:15 amPVG - SJC

1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$929

mar. 8/194:41 pmSJC - SHA

3 stops28h 24mMultiple Airlines

jue. 8/286:10 pmSHA - SJC

3 stops32h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$1,288

mar. 8/197:03 amSJC - PVG

2 stops22h 07mKorean Air

mié. 8/278:50 amPVG - SJC

2 stops23h 46mKorean Air

Deal found 7/29

$1,322

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mié. 9/312:10 pmSJC - PVG

1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$425

sáb. 8/96:55 pmSJC - SHA

2 stops24h 25mChina Southern

Deal found 7/30

$530

sáb. 8/96:55 pmSJC - PVG

2 stops30h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 7/30

$530

lun. 8/410:32 amSJC - PVG

2 stops22h 23mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/27

$615

sáb. 9/203:00 pmSJC - PVG

2 stops36h 35mChina Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$627

lun. 8/119:00 amSJC - PVG

1 stop17h 15mChina Eastern

Deal found 7/29

$653

mar. 9/210:06 amSJC - SHA

2 stops39h 54mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$657

vie. 9/2610:06 amSJC - PVG

2 stops37h 24mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$661

jue. 9/118:00 amSJC - PVG

2 stops21h 55mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$669

mié. 9/243:00 pmSJC - SHA

2 stops34h 30mEVA Air

Deal found 7/27

$698

lun. 8/47:57 pmSJC - PVG

2 stops31h 28mEVA Air

Deal found 7/29

$700

lun. 8/47:57 pmSJC - SHA

2 stops25h 08mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/27

$705

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

mar. 9/16

3:00 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops31h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 9/21

2:15 am-10:10 am

1 stop22h 55m

$919

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

mié. 9/3

6:15 am-8:55 pm

2 stops23h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 9/24

11:35 am-10:43 pm

2 stops26h 08m

$1,009

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

mar. 8/26

6:15 am-5:00 pm

2 stops43h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 9/2

6:10 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops35h 05m

$1,029

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

sáb. 9/13

12:10 pm-10:30 am

2 stops31h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sáb. 9/20

6:10 pm-10:10 am

2 stops31h 00m

$1,114

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

lun. 10/13

8:15 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mié. 10/22

7:40 pm-2:19 pm

2 stops33h 39m

$1,166

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

mar. 9/23

8:12 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops29h 53m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom. 10/5

6:25 pm-2:42 pm

2 stops35h 17m

$1,322

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

mié. 9/3

12:10 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$425

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

sáb. 8/9

6:55 pm-10:20 am

2 stops24h 25m

$530

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

sáb. 8/9

6:55 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops30h 35m

$530

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

lun. 8/4

10:32 am-11:55 pm

2 stops22h 23m

$615

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Shanghai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Shanghai (average of $1,120). Flying from San Jose to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Jose to Shanghai at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

See what other customers who have flown with EVA Air, Korean Air, and Japan Airlines from San Jose to Shanghai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,222 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,222 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,222 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Korean Air

8.4

Very good

1,121 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,222 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,536 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,222 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

China Airlines

8.3

Very good

754 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,222 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very good

467 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,222 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Related info for your journey

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 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 ($530), China Airlines ($604), and Cathay Pacific ($615).
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Shanghai (average of $1,120). Flying from San Jose to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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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