Shanghai to San Jose flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Shanghai to San Jose is €620 with China Southern (checked on 31 Oct 2026).
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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €620, departing 1 Dec 2026 (Last checked: 31 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 30Check live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €1,531, departing 18 Nov 2026, back 25 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 31 Oct 2026)
- Airlines seen
- Air Canada, Air China, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, China Southern, EVA Air, Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Philippine Airlines, Xiamen Air (14)
- Typical journey time
- 40h 55m
About this route
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- Route distance
- 14,689 km
- Typical journey time
- 40h 55m
- Seen on fares with a connection
- Cathay Pacific, Air China, Xiamen Air, Hong Kong Airlines, China Eastern, Korean Air, Air Canada, Asiana Airlines, EVA Air, Philippine Airlines (10)
- Alternative airports
- SHA
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
We have not observed non-stop service on this route; the fares shown include at least one stop.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 14 km.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 33 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from Shanghai to San Jose: December 2026, from €620 (checked 31 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €632 | 26 |
| December 2026 | €620 | 4 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Shanghai to San Jose: Tuesday, from €620 (checked 31 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €687 | 4 |
| Tuesday | €620 | 5 |
| Wednesday | €633 | 5 |
| Thursday | €701 | 4 |
| Friday | €720 | 5 |
| Saturday | €737 | 4 |
| Sunday | €704 | 3 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Shanghai to San Jose by days until departure (8 to 30 days): €620 (checked 31 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €714 | 6 |
| 8 to 30 days | €620 | 22 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Shanghai to San Jose: Hong Kong Airlines, from €632 (checked 31 Oct 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Airlines | €632Nov 24, 2026 | 4 |
| China Eastern | €690Dec 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Air China | €714Nov 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Cathay Pacific | €752Nov 21, 2026 | 7 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Shanghai to San Jose?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €620, found on 31 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to San Jose?
Cheapest month from Shanghai to San Jose: December 2026, from €620 (checked 31 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to San Jose?
Our data holds no non-stop flight from Shanghai to San Jose. The fares on this page include at least one stop.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to San Jose?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Air Canada, Air China, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, China Southern, EVA Air, Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Philippine Airlines, Xiamen Air (14).
How long does the flight from Shanghai to San Jose take?
Across the 36 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 43h 23m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Shanghai to San Jose fares were non-stop?
None of the 39 fares we observed was non-stop; every one included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a round trip from Shanghai to San Jose?
Cheapest round trip: €1,531, departing 18 Nov 2026, back 25 Nov 2026 (checked 31 Oct 2026).
Which day of the week is cheapest from Shanghai to San Jose?
Cheapest day of the week from Shanghai to San Jose: Tuesday, from €620 (checked 31 Oct 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Shanghai to San Jose?
Cheapest airline from Shanghai to San Jose: Hong Kong Airlines, from €632 (checked 31 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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