Cheap flights from San Jose to Shanghai

One-way fares from $556 · SJC → SHA · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Shanghai → San Jose
Cheapest fare
$556

Alaska Airlines · Mon, Nov 23

Cheapest month
November

from $556

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
16h 20m

9,950 km

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Cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Shanghai

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $556
  2. December 2026 $680
  3. March 2027 $598
  4. April 2027 $584
  5. May 2027 $645

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About flights from San Jose to Shanghai

San Jose (SJC) and Shanghai (SHA) are about 9,950 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 16h 20m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $556, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from San Jose to Shanghai?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $556 with Alaska Airlines, departing Monday, November 23, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $556 to $680.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $556 one way.

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Shanghai?

We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from San Jose to Shanghai?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 16h 20m. San Jose and Shanghai are around 9,950 km apart.

Which airlines fly from San Jose to Shanghai?

Recent fares on this route were with Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.

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