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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Jose to Shanghai departing on 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Jose to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Jose to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$820
Typical prices: $1,255-$894
Korean Air
Mon 11/9Sun 11/15
SJC - SHA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$466
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/2
SJC - PVG • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights from San Jose to Shanghai (SJC-SHA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Jose to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Jose to Shanghai

Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 15
Korean Air Logo
7:00 am - 5:10 pm
SJC
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SHA
42h 10m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 2:09 pm
SHA
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SJC
35h 44m
2 stops
$820Korean Air
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 8:55 pm
SJC
-
PVG
19h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 6:45 pm
PVG
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SJC
20h 35m
2 stops
$920Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Tue, Sep 8
Korean Air Logo
7:05 am - 5:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
43h 00m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 2:14 pm
SHA
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SJC
58h 49m
2 stops
$952Korean Air
Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:44 pm - 8:55 pm
SJC
-
PVG
40h 11m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 6:45 pm
PVG
-
SJC
22h 05m
2 stops
$968Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Oct 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 8:10 pm
SJC
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PVG
21h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 2:09 pm
PVG
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SJC
17h 49m
2 stops
$1,070Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Oct 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 10:10 pm
SJC
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PVG
35h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 6:45 pm
PVG
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SJC
26h 25m
2 stops
$1,141Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Fri, Oct 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:36 pm - 8:55 pm
SJC
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PVG
33h 19m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:05 am - 10:53 pm
PVG
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SJC
36h 48m
2 stops
$1,160Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Tue, Sep 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:34 am - 8:10 pm
SJC
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PVG
19h 36m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 2:14 pm
PVG
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SJC
20h 24m
2 stops
$1,170Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 23 - Sun, Jul 26
Korean Air Logo
7:00 am - 5:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
43h 05m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 2:12 pm
SHA
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SJC
58h 47m
2 stops
$1,181Korean Air
Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 15
Qatar Airways Logo
6:15 am - 2:40 pm
SJC
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PVG
41h 25m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
11:35 pm - 6:49 pm
PVG
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SJC
35h 14m
2 stops
$1,185Qatar Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Jose to Shanghai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Jose to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Shanghai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Jose to Shanghai is December, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,997 and $1,566 respectively.

Good to know

Cheapest flight$466
Flight from San Jose to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights from San Jose to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Jose to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Jose to Shanghai

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Jose to Shanghai?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to Shanghai was $466 for a one-way ticket and $820 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Jose and Shanghai?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Shanghai from San Jose.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Jose to Shanghai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Jose to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Jose to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Jose to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from San Jose is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Jose to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to San Jose with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Jose to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from San Jose up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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