Shanghai is a major destination for Silicon Valley travelers, officials said.
A major Chinese airline confirmed Thursday that it would be introducing nonstop flights between Shanghai and San Jose later this year.
Air China unveiled plans for operating flights with direct connections to Mineta San Jose International Airport that would run three times a week.
After the company initially discussed starting the route earlier this year, Air China's officials confirmed that the flights would begin in September.
"This has been a tremendous year for (the airport) and I'm excited that Silicon Valley business and leisure travelers will soon be able to fly nonstop to Shanghai," San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said in a statement.
Shanghai, China's biggest city and its financial hub, is one of the top international destinations requested by Silicon Valley travelers, according to Liccardo.
"This flight will help strengthen the economic ties between our two regions," Liccardo added.
Shanghai has the largest number of Silicon Valley company locations in China, according to Air China officials.
Zhihang Chi, Air China's vice president of the company's North America division, reiterated that the nonstop service was in high demand and that it would help promote economic growth.
Chi said in a statement that the route came about as a result of a "collaborative partnership with the City of San Jose and the Mineta San José International Airport management team."
The new flight will utilize A330-200 aircraft, according to Air China officials.
The announcement of the expansion comes after several other recent United States routes were introduced by Air China.
The company now has 10 gateways in the country, including in San Francisco.
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