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Cheap flights Shanghai — San Jose

Shanghai (SHA, CN) San Jose (SJO, CR)
from $898 14 689 km ~17h 47m 2 flights found 2 airlines cheapest on Saturday
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How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $898 on 12.12.2026
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Prices found for 2 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
12 Dec 2026, Sat
Xiamen Airlines MF 8546
16:45
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
13:25
SJO Juan Santamaria International Airport
20h 40m 3 stops
Aviakassa
$898
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22 Dec 2026, Tue
Shenzhen Airlines ZH 3502
06:40
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
05:05
SJO Juan Santamaria International Airport
22h 25m 2 stops
Aviakassa
$941
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Route characteristics
Distance
14 689 km
Flight time
17h 47m
Time difference
-14h
Minimum price
from $898 (12.12.2026)
Average price
$920
Maximum price
$941
Cheapest day
Saturday
Departure airports (1)
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
SJO Juan Santamaria International Airport
Airlines (2)
MF Xiamen Airlines ZH Shenzhen Airlines
Agencies (1)
Aviakassa
Prices by day of week
Tuesday
$941
avg $941
Saturday
$898
avg $898
Cheapest
Airlines — cheapest prices 2
Xiamen Airlines
Xiamen Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$898
Shenzhen Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$941
Where to buy tickets 1
Aviakassa
2 tickets · 2 days
from $898
Airports

From — Shanghai (1)

  • SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

To — San Jose (1)

  • SJO Juan Santamaria International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Shanghai — San Jose
How long is the flight from Shanghai to San Jose?
Approximate flight time — 17h 47m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Shanghai to San Jose?
The straight-line distance — 14 689 km.
How much do flights from Shanghai to San Jose cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $898 on 12.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $920. Range: $898 — $941.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and San Jose?
The difference — -14h.
From which airports does Shanghai operate flights?
From Shanghai: SHA (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport).
To which airports in San Jose do flights arrive?
To San Jose: SJO (Juan Santamaria International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 2 airlines: Xiamen Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Saturday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Shanghai — San Jose

Flights Shanghai — San Jose is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 14 689 km. Flight time 17h 47m. Time difference -14h.

From Shanghai (SHA) flights depart from 1 airport: SHA. To San Jose (SJO) — 1 arrival airport: SJO.

2 airlines operate on this route: Xiamen Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $898 (12.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $920, ranging from $898 to $941. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Saturday.

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