Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Shanghai from $683 SJC → PVG

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $871 to $1,183.

At $1,499, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold 29-night return fares on 3 other departure dates within 3 days of 13 Dec, and none is cheaper.

Every date we hold

18 fares on 9 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $1,183.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 42 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $546 to $909.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 25 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

3 fares on 3 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $579.

Return

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 18% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

The cheapest fares were 60 to 89 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (42 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from San Jose to Shanghai?

The cheapest return found recently is $1,499 with Southwest Airlines, 13 Dec to 11 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $1,183 with Southwest Airlines, 25 Nov to 2 Dec, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $1,499 to $1,864.

How much is a one-way flight from San Jose to Shanghai?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $683 with Alaska Airlines, 25 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $579 with Alaska Airlines, 7 Feb 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $631 to $791.

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

November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $1,183, 25 Nov to 2 Dec, found 6 days ago. February 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $579, 7 Feb 2027, found 6 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose to Shanghai?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 18% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure. In 42 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 60 to 89 days before departure.

How long is the flight from San Jose to Shanghai?

The cheapest one-way found recently, with Alaska Airlines on 25 Jan 2027, takes 31 h 35 min with 2 stops.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Jose to Shanghai?

Between 25 Nov and 28 Jun 2027, Southwest Airlines has the cheapest return on 8 of the 9 departure dates we hold, and Korean Air on 1. Between 25 Jan 2027 and 13 Jun 2027, Alaska Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and Southwest Airlines on 1.