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Flights from San Jose to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Seattle, about 16h 08m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 15h 23m
SJCSHALAX

San Jose to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey15h 23mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Seattle

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Shanghai

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SJC Los Angeles (LAX) SHA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 08m
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SJC Seattle (SEA) SHA
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 23m
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3
SJC Tokyo (NRT) SHA
Leg 1: ZIPAIR Tokyo · Leg 2: Air China, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 06m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,945 km6,176 miles
Journey time
15h 23mestimate
Time difference
+16hShanghai vs San Jose
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
SJC → PVG, SHA

Flights from San Jose to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Seattle and Tokyo. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Jose to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,945 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Seattle (SEA) and Tokyo (NRT). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Shanghai?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of San Jose.

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