Flying from San Jose to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in San Jose. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from San Jose to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) taking off from here.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Shanghai. The city operates on the UTC+8 timezone and is 15 hours ahead of San Jose.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from San Jose to PVG. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from San Jose to PVG departing from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Located around 6 kilometres from central San Jose, SJC can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from San Jose to Shanghai Pudong International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 84.69% of flights that depart SJC arrive at their destination as scheduled.
The address for SJC is 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
About Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Book a hotel near PVG if you have a late flight from San Jose to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Choose one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Jose to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is ج.م. 17,138. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 35,886. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from San Jose to PVG, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap San Jose to Shanghai Pudong International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from San Jose to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from San Jose to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). July is the busiest month to travel to Shanghai. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in April.
When booking your San Jose to PVG flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from San Jose to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC.
More about Shanghai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Shanghai right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from San Jose to Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. 外滩-观景平台, 外滩建筑群 and Shanghai Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Shanghai.
Explore more of China
You've visited Shanghai, now it's time to explore other corners of China. Travel around 306 kilometres west to Nanjing to tick off its must-visit sights. From Nanjing City Wall to Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Puyang is another must-experience destination in China and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without seeing Poet Town, 江南第一家郑义门古建筑群 and Xuanlushan Scenic Area.
