$368+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to Shanghai, China
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Round-trip from | $885 (Kiwi.com) |
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One-way from | $368 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $1,320 |
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to ShanghaiExplore 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 January 7, 2025.
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 January 7, 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
San JoseShanghai
SJC - PVG
SJCPVG
San Jose
Sun 1/26
2:10 pm-5:45 pm
1 stop35h 35m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Tue 2/11
4:30 pm-6:38 am
2 stops30h 08m
San JoseShanghai
SJC - SHA
SJCSHA
San Jose
Thu 3/27
4:52 pm-2:35 pm
2 stops30h 43m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Thu 4/10
2:10 pm-9:46 am
2 stops34h 36m
San JoseShanghai
SJC - PVG
SJCPVG
San Jose
Tue 2/25
8:12 am-9:05 pm
2 stops20h 53m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Tue 3/11
8:25 am-10:49 pm
2 stops29h 24m
San JoseShanghai
SJC - PVG
SJCPVG
San Jose
Tue 1/28
8:10 am-4:40 pm
2 stops40h 30m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 2/12
12:10 pm-2:20 pm
2 stops18h 10m
San JoseShanghai
SJC - PVG
SJCPVG
San Jose
Mon 1/27
6:25 am-4:55 pm
1 stop18h 30m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 2/12
7:05 pm-10:12 pm
1 stop19h 07m
San JoseShanghai
SJC - PVG
SJCPVG
San Jose
Thu 3/27
7:20 pm-4:10 pm
2 stops29h 50m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Thu 4/10
5:00 pm-9:18 pm
1 stop19h 18m
San JoseShanghai
SJC - SHA
SJCSHA
San Jose
Mon 3/24
7:25 pm-5:15 pm
2 stops30h 50m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Thu 4/24
6:10 pm-10:59 pm
2 stops43h 49m
San JoseShanghai
SJC - PVG
SJCPVG
San Jose
Thu 1/23
3:41 pm-6:35 pm
2 stops34h 54m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 2/3
7:50 pm-8:22 am
2 stops28h 32m
San JoseShanghai
SJC - PVG
SJCPVG
San Jose
Thu 1/30
8:25 am-4:00 pm
2 stops39h 35m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Thu 2/13
5:50 pm-9:33 pm
2 stops19h 43m
San JoseShanghai
SJC - PVG
SJCPVG
San Jose
Thu 2/20
3:54 pm-6:35 pm
2 stops34h 41m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Thu 2/27
1:30 pm-9:33 pm
2 stops24h 03m
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, 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 $1,839). 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 January 7, 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 January 7, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Jose to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about Asiana Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Top 2 airlines flying from San Jose to Shanghai
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$1,011 | Average$1,045 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$1,209 | Average$1,270 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |