Cheap Flights from Shanghai to San Jose
Cheap Flights from Shanghai to San Jose
Looking for cheap flights from Shanghai to San Jose? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Shanghai to San Jose vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 71,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Shanghai to San Jose for specific travel dates.
2026-11-10
PVG - SJC
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 71,500 Pts + $57.7
Shanghai to San Jose flight facts
Distance
6,185 mi
9,953 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 12h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−16h
San Jose is 16 hours behind Shanghai.
Airports in Shanghai
PVG · Shanghai Pudong Intl
SHA · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Airports in San Jose
SJC · Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Shanghai - San Francisco · San Francisco is 30 mi from San Jose
Premium cabin flights from Shanghai to San Jose
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
PVG - SJC
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 71,500 Pts + $57.7
Selected hotels for your next stay
Oakland (United States)
Kissel Uptown Oakland
From 12,000 Pts or $207
San Francisco (United States)
Hotel Kabuki
From 15,000 Pts or $245
Carmel (United States)
Carmel Valley Ranch
From 35,000 Pts or $447
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Shanghai to San Jose depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Shanghai to San Jose.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Shanghai to San Jose.
Shanghai and San Jose are about 6,185 miles (9,953 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 6,185-mile straight-line distance takes about 12h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
San Jose is 16 hours behind Shanghai.
Departures from Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Intl (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Arrivals in San Jose: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl (SJC).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into San Jose, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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