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$363+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to Shanghai, China

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SJC — SHA
Feb 17 — Feb 241
Mon 2/17
Mon 2/24
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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 February 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$965
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$363
(Mytrip)
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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 February 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 3/105:56 pmSJC - PVG
1 stop32h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/234:30 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$965
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Mon 2/243:28 pmSJC - SHA
2 stops34h 27mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/274:30 pmSHA - SJC
2 stops30h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$978
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 2/197:00 amSJC - PVG
1 stop18h 45mChina Eastern
Wed 4/21:10 pmPVG - SJC
1 stop16h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/11$1,107
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 5/711:08 amSJC - PVG
2 stops33h 37mAsiana Airlines
Tue 5/201:10 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops44h 24mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 2/10$1,139
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/193:41 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops27h 09mChina Airlines
Wed 4/212:05 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops25h 14mChina Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,155
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/126:15 amSJC - PVG
2 stops38h 50mEVA Air
Mon 5/268:05 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops28h 44mEVA Air
Deal found 2/11$1,200
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 2/176:25 amSJC - PVG
1 stop18h 30mDelta
Tue 4/15:30 pmPVG - SJC
1 stop15h 15mDelta
Deal found 2/11$1,211
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Fri 3/712:24 pmSJC - PVG
1 stop35h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/226:10 pmPVG - SJC
1 stop18h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,270
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Tue 3/43:54 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops34h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/171:30 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops22h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,316
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Tue 4/228:24 amSJC - PVG
2 stops20h 46mKorean Air
Tue 4/298:50 amPVG - SJC
2 stops23h 08mKorean Air
Deal found 2/11$1,411
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/126:45 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops36h 35mSingapore Airlines
Tue 3/1812:10 amPVG - SJC
2 stops37h 49mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,537
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Sun 3/98:30 amSJC - PVG
2 stops40h 30mAir Canada
Wed 3/195:50 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops42h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 2/11$1,587

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 12, 2025.

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San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Mon 3/10

5:56 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop32h 49m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/23

4:30 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops34h 30m

$965

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Mon 2/24

3:28 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops34h 27m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/27

4:30 pm-6:38 am

2 stops30h 08m

$978

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Wed 3/19

8:58 am-5:45 pm

1 stop17h 47m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/30

1:10 pm-2:49 pm

1 stop16h 39m

$1,136

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Wed 5/7

11:08 am-11:45 am

2 stops33h 37m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/20

1:10 pm-6:34 pm

2 stops44h 24m

$1,139

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Mon 3/10

7:39 pm-10:50 am

2 stops24h 11m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/23

7:50 pm-8:18 am

2 stops27h 28m

$1,193

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Mon 5/12

6:15 am-12:05 pm

2 stops38h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/26

8:05 pm-9:49 am

2 stops28h 44m

$1,200

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Mon 3/17

6:25 am-4:55 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/29

5:30 pm-5:44 pm

1 stop15h 14m

$1,211

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Fri 3/7

12:24 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop35h 46m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/22

6:10 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop18h 57m

$1,270

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Tue 3/4

3:54 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops34h 41m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/17

1:30 pm-9:09 pm

2 stops22h 39m

$1,316

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Tue 4/22

8:24 am-8:10 pm

2 stops20h 46m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/5

1:40 pm-4:58 pm

2 stops42h 18m

$1,411

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from San Jose to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,837). 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 February 12, 2025.

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 16% 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 February 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Jose to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan 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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,214 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

TPE - SEA

The films were difficult to hear over the noise of the airplane engines. Subtitles in ENGLISH would have been great.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,214 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,214 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

TPE - SEA

The films were difficult to hear over the noise of the airplane engines. Subtitles in ENGLISH would have been great.

Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,040 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,214 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

TPE - SEA

The films were difficult to hear over the noise of the airplane engines. Subtitles in ENGLISH would have been great.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,436 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,214 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

TPE - SEA

The films were difficult to hear over the noise of the airplane engines. Subtitles in ENGLISH would have been great.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
453 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,214 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

TPE - SEA

The films were difficult to hear over the noise of the airplane engines. Subtitles in ENGLISH would have been great.

China Airlines
8.2
Very good
731 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,214 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

TPE - SEA

The films were difficult to hear over the noise of the airplane engines. Subtitles in ENGLISH would have been great.

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. 1 airline has 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 Eastern ($1,136), Asiana Airlines ($1,139), and China Airlines ($1,193) offers the cheapest pricing from San Jose to Shanghai.

  • 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 Philippine Airlines ($654), China Southern ($710), 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from San Jose to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,837). 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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