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$372+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to Shanghai, China

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SJC — SHA
Dec 7 — Dec 141
Sat 12/7
Sat 12/14
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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 December 2, 2024.

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$841
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One-way from

$372
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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 December 2, 2024.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/910:05 amSJC - PVG
1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/162:20 amPVG - SJC
2 stops32h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$710
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Tue 12/34:59 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops31h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/176:10 pmPVG - SJC
1 stop19h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Mon 12/26:20 amSJC - PVG
1 stop18h 35mDelta
Wed 12/187:05 pmPVG - SJC
1 stop15h 14mDelta
Deal found 12/1$1,275
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/46:15 amSJC - PVG
2 stops42h 50mJapan Airlines
Tue 12/1012:10 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops18h 05mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,293
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Sat 12/73:54 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops34h 51mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/211:30 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops23h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,413
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/265:30 pmSJC - SHA
2 stops55h 40mKorean Air
Thu 1/96:25 pmSHA - SJC
2 stops35h 18mKorean Air
Deal found 12/1$1,953
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
Thu 12/1912:04 pmSJC - SHA
2 stops32h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/224:50 pmSHA - SJC
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/30$1,972
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sun 12/154:11 pmSJC - SHA
2 stops25h 59mChina Southern
Sun 1/58:50 pmSHA - SJC
2 stops41h 51mChina Southern
Deal found 12/2$4,015

Find flights from San Jose to Shanghai within your budget

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 2,650,959 searches. Data last updated December 2, 2024.

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San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Mon 1/27

2:10 pm-11:25 am

2 stops29h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/11

8:50 am-8:39 pm

3 stops27h 49m

$841

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Mon 1/27

2:10 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops30h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/11

9:50 am-2:23 pm

3 stops44h 33m

$913

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sat 3/15

3:45 pm-10:50 am

2 stops28h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/28

7:50 pm-10:53 am

2 stops30h 03m

$1,198

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Mon 1/27

12:02 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop36h 08m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/11

6:10 pm-11:12 am

1 stop33h 02m

$1,205

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Mon 1/20

6:25 am-4:55 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/13

7:05 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop19h 07m

$1,210

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Wed 1/29

5:02 pm-10:10 am

2 stops25h 08m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/9

9:50 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops40h 51m

$1,367

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Thu 3/20

8:10 am-8:25 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/31

8:50 am-4:35 pm

2 stops22h 45m

$1,408

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Mon 3/10

6:45 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/7

7:10 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops33h 55m

$1,434

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Mon 1/27

5:02 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops32h 08m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/11

6:25 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops39h 10m

$1,466

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Mon 1/20

7:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/8

1:10 pm-3:01 pm

1 stop17h 51m

$1,507

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Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights from San Jose to Shanghai

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Shanghai (average of $1,193). Flying from San Jose to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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 PVG?

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 December 2, 2024.

When flying from San Jose to Shanghai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

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

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.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated December 2, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Jose to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about China Airlines, Delta and Singapore Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,019 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

food needs to change, not tasty at all. I remember they used to be good.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,019 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,019 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

food needs to change, not tasty at all. I remember they used to be good.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,450 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,019 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

food needs to change, not tasty at all. I remember they used to be good.

China Airlines
8.2
Very good
776 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,019 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

food needs to change, not tasty at all. I remember they used to be good.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,340 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,019 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

food needs to change, not tasty at all. I remember they used to be good.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,698 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,019 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

food needs to change, not tasty at all. I remember they used to be good.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose to Shanghai. 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 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. 2 airlines have flights to Shanghai from San Jose on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose to Shanghai round-trip?

    According to our current data, China Airlines ($1,198), American Airlines ($1,205), and Delta ($1,210) offers the cheapest pricing from San Jose to Shanghai. You may be able to fly from San Jose to Shanghai for 7% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 Eastern ($635), China Southern ($706), and Japan Airlines ($727).

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Shanghai (average of $1,193). Flying from San Jose to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from San Jose to Shanghai

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China AirlinesCheapest$1,011Average$1,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,209Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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