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$421+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to San Jose (SJC)

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 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SJC
abr. 27 — may. 41
dom. 4/27
dom. 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to San Jose

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to San Jose (SJC). 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 abril 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,286
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$421
(Mytrip)
From Shanghai to San Jose
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 22, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/238:35 amPVG - SJC
2 stops26h 39mMultiple Airlines
lun. 6/237:57 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops28h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,286
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
lun. 6/168:05 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops33h 23mEVA Air
lun. 7/141:02 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops32h 03mEVA Air
Deal found 4/21$1,306
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
mar. 5/205:30 pmPVG - SJC
1 stop19h 36mDelta
mié. 6/257:00 amSJC - PVG
1 stop18h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/22$1,415
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
vie. 5/231:40 pmSHA - SJC
3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
lun. 6/2311:40 amSJC - SHA
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,503
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
vie. 8/152:30 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops34h 22mSingapore Airlines
vie. 8/296:15 amSJC - PVG
2 stops41h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,725
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
mié. 5/218:50 amPVG - SJC
2 stops21h 30mKorean Air
sáb. 6/216:55 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops23h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 4/22$1,769
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
lun. 6/212:35 amPVG - SJC
2 stops33h 24mQatar Airways
lun. 6/99:09 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops52h 11mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,952
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
mar. 5/2712:10 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops23h 40mUnited Airlines
lun. 6/237:00 amSJC - PVG
2 stops43h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$5,966
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/143:55 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops57h 07mAir Canada
mar. 6/106:23 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops52h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 4/22$6,037
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/2511:00 amPVG - SJC
2 stops46h 18mBritish Airways
lun. 6/236:00 amSJC - PVG
2 stops34h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/22$6,556
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/231:10 pmPVG - SJC
1 stop17h 10mChina Eastern
lun. 6/239:00 amSJC - PVG
1 stop17h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/22$6,954

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to San Jose 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 abril 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to San Jose that are best for you.

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ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 5/23

8:35 am-8:14 pm

2 stops26h 39m

San Jose

lun. 6/23

7:57 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops28h 03m

$1,286

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 6/16

8:05 pm-2:28 pm

2 stops33h 23m

San Jose

lun. 7/14

1:02 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops32h 03m

$1,306

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 5/20

5:30 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop19h 36m

San Jose

mié. 6/25

7:00 am-4:05 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$1,415

ShanghaiSan Jose

SHA - SJC

SHASJC

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

vie. 5/23

1:40 pm-10:05 am

3 stops35h 25m

San Jose

lun. 6/23

11:40 am-1:50 pm

2 stops35h 10m

$1,503

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 8/15

2:30 pm-9:52 am

2 stops34h 22m

San Jose

vie. 8/29

6:15 am-3:05 pm

2 stops41h 50m

$1,725

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 5/21

8:50 am-3:20 pm

2 stops21h 30m

San Jose

sáb. 6/21

6:55 pm-9:40 am

2 stops23h 45m

$1,769

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 6/2

12:35 am-6:59 pm

2 stops33h 24m

San Jose

lun. 6/9

9:09 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops52h 11m

$1,952

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 5/27

12:10 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops23h 40m

San Jose

lun. 6/23

7:00 am-5:45 pm

2 stops43h 45m

$5,966

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 5/14

3:55 pm-10:02 am

2 stops57h 07m

San Jose

mar. 6/10

6:23 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops52h 42m

$6,037

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 5/25

11:00 am-6:18 pm

2 stops46h 18m

San Jose

lun. 6/23

6:00 am-7:55 am

2 stops34h 55m

$6,556

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Deals found on 4/22

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to San Jose

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

Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to San Jose

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Shanghai to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 PVG to SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 22, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Shanghai to San Jose as you normally would.

Rainfall in San Jose by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Jose ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Jose when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Jose by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Jose, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. 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 San Jose. Reviews last updated abril 22, 2025.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,179 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,179 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,179 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,062 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,179 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,450 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,179 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,179 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,179 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to San Jose. 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 into for flights to San Jose from Shanghai?

    Located just 2.9 mi from the city center, San Jose is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Jose from Shanghai. Booking flights from Shanghai to San Jose (SJC) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Shanghai from 0 different airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Japan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $738. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and EVA Air, as they are both options that can get you from Shanghai to San Jose for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to San Jose that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to San Jose flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to San Jose?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to San Jose.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to San Jose?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to San Jose 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 Shanghai to San Jose?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Shanghai to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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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