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$467+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to San Jose (SJC)

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SHA — SJC
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Mon 1/27
Mon 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 22, 2025.

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$1,389
(oojo)

One-way from

$467
(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 January 22, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 5/912:35 amPVG - SJC
2 stops31h 23mQatar Airways
Mon 10/201:00 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops36h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,389
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/72:50 pmSHA - SJC
2 stops23h 51mChina Southern
Fri 3/145:11 pmSJC - SHA
2 stops29h 59mChina Southern
Deal found 1/22$1,414
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/313:55 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops19h 44mAir Canada
Sat 6/72:30 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops32h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$1,481
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/315:00 pmPVG - SJC
1 stop18h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/711:20 pmSJC - PVG
1 stop24h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,743
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 5/212:35 amPVG - SJC
3 stops30h 14mSingapore Airlines
Sat 5/1710:29 amSJC - PVG
2 stops37h 36mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,756
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/3012:05 amPVG - SJC
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/72:30 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$2,025
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/311:35 pmSHA - SJC
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/71:10 pmSJC - SHA
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$2,729
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Thu 2/61:30 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops20h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/133:54 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops34h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/22$6,021
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Sat 2/87:05 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops35h 56mDelta
Sat 2/154:00 pmSJC - PVG
1 stop32h 55mDelta
Deal found 1/22$6,369

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 January 22, 2025.

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ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/9

12:35 am-4:58 pm

2 stops31h 23m

San Jose

Mon 10/20

1:00 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops36h 30m

$1,389

ShanghaiSan Jose

SHA - SJC

SHASJC

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/7

2:50 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops23h 51m

San Jose

Fri 3/14

5:11 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops29h 59m

$1,414

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/31

3:55 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops19h 44m

San Jose

Sat 6/7

2:30 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$1,481

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/31

5:00 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop18h 31m

San Jose

Sat 6/7

11:20 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$1,743

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/2

12:35 am-3:49 pm

3 stops30h 14m

San Jose

Sat 5/17

10:29 am-3:05 pm

2 stops37h 36m

$1,756

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/30

12:05 am-9:05 pm

2 stops36h 00m

San Jose

Sat 6/7

2:30 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$2,025

ShanghaiSan Jose

SHA - SJC

SHASJC

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/31

1:35 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops20h 25m

San Jose

Sat 6/7

1:10 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops32h 05m

$2,729

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/6

1:30 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops20h 30m

San Jose

Thu 2/13

3:54 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops34h 51m

$6,021

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/8

7:05 pm-3:01 pm

2 stops35h 56m

San Jose

Sat 2/15

4:00 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$6,369

ShanghaiSan Jose

SHA - SJC

SHASJC

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/24

4:30 pm-6:38 am

2 stops30h 08m

$467

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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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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 $372). 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 January 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 January 22, 2025.
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.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

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.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

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.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

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.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

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.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,514 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

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.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,750 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

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 China Southern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $611. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Canada and Qatar Airways, 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 $372). 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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