San Jose

$723+ 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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SJC
Dec 27 — Jan 31
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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 December 22, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,372
(Japan Airlines)

One-way from

$723
(oojo)
From Shanghai to San Jose
One-way flight 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 December 22, 2024.

This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2711:45 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops34h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 1/206:15 amSJC - PVG
2 stops40h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/21$2,330
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Wed 12/251:50 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops39h 07mSingapore Airlines
Thu 12/266:50 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops27h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/21$4,415

Find flights from Shanghai to San Jose within your budget

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 December 22, 2024.

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ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/21

12:10 pm-2:17 pm

2 stops18h 07m

San Jose

Mon 3/3

8:12 am-4:40 pm

2 stops40h 28m

$1,372

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/15

8:50 am-4:40 pm

2 stops22h 50m

San Jose

Tue 4/29

8:24 am-9:40 am

2 stops34h 16m

$1,548

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/20

6:35 pm-11:12 am

2 stops32h 37m

San Jose

Mon 3/3

8:12 am-4:40 pm

2 stops40h 28m

$1,561

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/21

7:05 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops20h 47m

San Jose

Wed 3/5

6:25 am-4:55 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$1,856

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/30

1:55 am-6:00 pm

2 stops32h 05m

San Jose

Fri 2/7

8:25 am-1:05 pm

2 stops36h 40m

$1,870

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/27

10:55 am-6:55 pm

2 stops48h 00m

San Jose

Wed 2/5

6:10 am-9:10 am

2 stops35h 00m

$1,904

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/15

11:45 pm-6:12 pm

2 stops34h 27m

San Jose

Wed 3/12

1:00 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops34h 20m

$2,379

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/14

12:10 am-6:55 pm

3 stops34h 45m

San Jose

Thu 2/20

2:00 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$2,590

ShanghaiSan Jose

SHA - SJC

SHASJC

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 1/3

7:05 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops43h 34m

San Jose

Fri 1/10

5:02 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops30h 13m

$6,202

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/18

12:10 pm-2:11 pm

2 stops18h 01m

$723

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to San Jose

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai to San Jose

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Shanghai to San Jose including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $375). 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 December 22, 2024.

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 December 22, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shanghai to San Jose, such as Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very good
1,025 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

8.4
Very good
1,025 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,025 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,025 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

8.1
Very good
1,331 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,025 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,025 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

7.5
Good
3,789 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,025 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

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 $723. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, 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 $375). 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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