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Flight deals from San Jose International to Shanghai Pudong

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from San Jose International to Shanghai Pudong? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Shanghai.C$1,334 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 9, returning Tue, Sep 16.Round-trip flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Tue, Sep 9, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Sep 16, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,334, select.
Shanghai.C$1,339 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 26, returning Wed, Sep 10.Round-trip flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Tue, Aug 26, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, Sep 10, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,339, select.
Shanghai.C$1,344 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 26, returning Tue, Oct 7.Round-trip flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Tue, Aug 26, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Oct 7, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,344, select.
Shanghai.C$1,344 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 10, returning Wed, Oct 22.Round-trip flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Wed, Sep 10, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, Oct 22, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,344, select.
Shanghai.C$1,344 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 13, returning Tue, Aug 19.Round-trip flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Wed, Aug 13, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Aug 19, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,344, select.
Shanghai.C$1,372 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 22, returning Wed, Nov 26.Round-trip flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Wed, Oct 22, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, Nov 26, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,372, select.
Shanghai.C$1,395 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 3, returning Thu, Nov 20.Round-trip flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Mon, Nov 3, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, Nov 20, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,395, select.
Shanghai.C$1,405 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 11, returning Tue, Dec 9.Round-trip flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Tue, Nov 11, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Dec 9, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,405, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose International to Shanghai Pudong

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Jose International to Shanghai Pudong flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jun
from C$2,055
Jul
from C$1,687
Aug
from C$1,344
Sep
from C$1,334
Oct
from C$1,528
Nov
from C$1,395
Dec
from C$1,727
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Feb
from C$1,563
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San Jose International to Shanghai Pudong: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Jose International to Shanghai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Shanghai Pudong.

San Jose to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$1,334
Cheapest month to flySeptember

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

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from San Jose International to Shanghai Pudong is C$1,334. 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 International to Shanghai Pudong. But we found flights with one or more stops from C$1,334.
There are no flights flying from San Jose International to Shanghai Pudong, as of June 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose International to Shanghai Pudong is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Jose International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Jose International Airport and Shanghai Pudong Airport. 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 Pudong 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.
Currently, Asiana Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Pudong.

Flying from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know

  • Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, making Shanghai 15 hours ahead of San Jose.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SJC to PVG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SJC and PVG include:

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • At the moment, C$653 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$1,334. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.

  • To score cheap tickets from SJC to PVG, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.

  • If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

  • You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SJC to PVG.

  • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

Handy information about Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • SJC is located at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from SJC land on schedule 84.69% of the time.

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is around 6 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to SJC? If you're boarding an early flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai

  • PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport to central Shanghai has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.

When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Shanghai. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.

  • Book your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Shanghai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SJC to PVG sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of China

  • Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

  • If you're interested in discovering another great destination in China, consider Suzhou, roughly 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower are among the biggest draws.

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