$477 Find Cheap Flights from San Jose to Shanghai

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 9/18. 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
$960
Typical prices: $954-$911
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/15Mon 10/19
SJC - SHA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$477
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/18
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

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Oct 19
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7:43 pm - 9:45 am
SJC
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SHA
47h 02m
2 stops
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10:55 am - 6:00 pm
SHA
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SJC
22h 05m
2 stops
$960Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Oct 19
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7:43 pm - 9:45 am
SJC
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SHA
47h 02m
2 stops
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10:55 am - 6:00 pm
SHA
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SJC
22h 05m
2 stops
$969Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 30
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10:00 am - 8:55 pm
SJC
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PVG
19h 55m
2 stops
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11:40 am - 8:00 pm
PVG
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SJC
23h 20m
2 stops
$1,026Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Thu, Dec 10
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10:13 am - 9:45 am
SJC
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SHA
32h 32m
2 stops
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6:15 pm - 5:56 pm
SHA
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SJC
39h 41m
2 stops
$1,045Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Oct 17
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8:00 am - 8:55 pm
SJC
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PVG
21h 55m
2 stops
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11:40 am - 10:53 pm
PVG
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SJC
26h 13m
2 stops
$1,051Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Oct 19
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4:45 pm - 8:55 pm
SJC
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PVG
37h 10m
2 stops
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11:40 am - 10:12 pm
PVG
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SJC
25h 32m
2 stops
$1,066Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Oct 17
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8:00 am - 9:45 am
SJC
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SHA
34h 45m
2 stops
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10:55 am - 10:53 pm
SHA
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SJC
26h 58m
2 stops
$1,070Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Oct 19
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4:45 pm - 9:45 am
SJC
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SHA
50h 00m
2 stops
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10:55 am - 5:56 pm
SHA
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SJC
22h 01m
2 stops
$1,085Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Fri, Oct 9
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7:43 pm - 9:45 am
SJC
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SHA
47h 02m
2 stops
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10:55 am - 5:56 pm
SHA
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SJC
22h 01m
2 stops
$1,095Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Oct 11
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7:43 pm - 10:05 am
SJC
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PVG
47h 22m
2 stops
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11:40 am - 10:53 pm
PVG
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SJC
26h 13m
2 stops
$1,127Multiple Airlines
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 June and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,566 and $1,377 respectively.

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Cheapest flight$477
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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to Shanghai was $477 for a one-way ticket and $960 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.

Everything you need to know for your flight from San Jose to Shanghai

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San Jose (SJC)