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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Jose to Shanghai? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £696. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.£693 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Thu, 7 May.Return flight with Zipair and Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from San Jose International on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 7 May, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £693, select.
Shanghai.£696 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Apr, returning Tue, 21 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Jetstar Japan.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar Japan, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £696, select.
Shanghai.£744 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 May, returning Sun, 31 May.Return flight with Zipair and Spring Japan.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from San Jose International on Sun, 17 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Spring Japan, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 31 May, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £744, select.
Shanghai.£771 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £771, select.
Shanghai.£879 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 May, returning Sat, 13 Jun.Return flight with Zipair and Shandong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from San Jose International on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Shandong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 13 Jun, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £879, select.
Shanghai.£886 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with Zipair and Cebu Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £886, select.
Shanghai.£993 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar, returning Wed, 8 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £993, select.
Shanghai.£1,397 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Feb, returning Fri, 12 Feb.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Jose International on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,397, select.

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Alternative San Jose to Shanghai routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Jose to Shanghai? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Shanghai Hongqiao

9 miles from central Shanghai
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from £715
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Shanghai Pudong

20 miles from central Shanghai
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from £693
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San Jose to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£693
Cheapest month to flyApril

Finding cheap flights from San Jose to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose to Shanghai is £693. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Jose to Shanghai. But we found flights with one or more stops from £693.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from San Jose to Shanghai.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Shanghai is usually April.
If you're flying from San Jose, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 20.3 miles away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from £693.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Jose to Shanghai on Thursday, 30 April 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Jose and Shanghai. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 9°C. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June.
The cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai is Zipair .

Travelling from San Jose to Shanghai: what you need to know

  • Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in San Jose. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from San Jose to Shanghai taking off from here.

  • Arrive in Shanghai at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

  • The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is 15 hours ahead of San Jose.

  • To ensure you don't miss your San Jose to Shanghai flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.

  • You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose to Shanghai

  • Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap San Jose to Shanghai flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.

  • If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your plane ticket from San Jose to Shanghai.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from San Jose to Shanghai by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your San Jose to Shanghai flight results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

Flying from San Jose

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing San Jose to Shanghai flights leaving from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

  • Travelling from central San Jose to SJC takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 5 kms (3 miles) in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Catching an early flight from San Jose to Shanghai? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport:

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SJC touch down on schedule 84.69% of the time.

  • You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

Arriving in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • The centre of Shanghai is approximately 13 kms (8 miles) from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). As soon as your flight from San Jose to Shanghai has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 20 minutes.

  • After your flight from San Jose to Shanghai, unwind at a hotel close to SHA. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:

  • Crank up the music and hit the open road in a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz and get your trip rolling right away.

  • Get the vehicle you actually want, not just what's left, by securing your ride from SHA ahead of time. You can also avoid paying extra, especially during busy airport times.

  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport can be found at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Best time to go to Shanghai

  • April is the busiest month for flights from San Jose to Shanghai. To skip the crowds, visit Shanghai in April.

  • When booking your San Jose to Shanghai tickets, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap flights from San Jose to Shanghai around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Shanghai

Explore more of China

  • Shanghai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of China you should also see. Around 170 miles west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

  • Suzhou is another favourite destination in China and is around 50 miles west of Shanghai. No journey is complete without seeing Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.

Plan the rest of your trip from San Jose to Shanghai

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