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Flights from Shanghai to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to San Jose. 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
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Shanghai to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey15h 23mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Seattle

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to San Jose

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

1
SHA Los Angeles (LAX) SJC
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 08m
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SHA Seattle (SEA) SJC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 23m
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SHA Tokyo (NRT) SJC
Leg 1: Air China, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: ZIPAIR Tokyo
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
-16hSan Jose vs Shanghai
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → SJC

Flights from Shanghai to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to San Jose?
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 Shanghai to San Jose?
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 Shanghai and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Seattle (SEA) and Tokyo (NRT). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and San Jose?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and San Jose?
San Jose is 16 hours behind Shanghai.

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