How long does it take to fly to San Jose, California?

The flight from China to San Jose, California depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Shanghai (a popular airport in China) to San Jose, California (the most popular airport in San Jose, California), then the flight time is 23h 26m on average. If you fly from Beijing (another popular airport in China) to San Jose, California, then the average flight time is 25h 16m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from China to San Jose Airport?

Prices for flights from China to San Jose Airport were last updated today.

How old do you have to be to fly from China to San Jose Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from China to San Jose Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Jose Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Jose Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Jose Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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11:40 am - 8:56 pm

PEK

SJC

25h 16m2 stops

4:00 pm - 6:35 am

SJC

PEK

22h 35m2 stops

$1,035United Airlines

Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7

7:00 am - 1:05 pm

PEK

SJC

22h 05m2 stops

7:00 am - 11:50 pm

SJC

PEK

24h 50m2 stops

$1,054China Eastern

Tue, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 21

1:30 pm - 1:39 pm

PVG

SJC

40h 09m2 stops

4:00 pm - 6:45 pm

SJC

PVG

34h 45m2 stops

$1,129United Airlines

Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26

6:00 pm - 5:29 pm

PVG

SJC

14h 29m1 stop

10:00 am - 7:40 pm

SJC

PVG

18h 40m2 stops

$1,130Delta

Sat, Mar 14 - Thu, Apr 23

10:15 am - 4:15 pm

SHE

SJC

21h 00m2 stops

7:15 am - 8:55 am

SJC

SHE

34h 40m2 stops

$1,155Korean Air

Wed, Apr 22 - Sun, Apr 26

4:40 pm - 2:42 pm

PEK

SJC

38h 02m2 stops

6:15 am - 12:00 pm

SJC

PEK

37h 45m2 stops

$1,225Japan Airlines

Tue, Jan 13 - Thu, Jan 15

12:50 pm - 1:37 pm

WUH

SJC

40h 47m2 stops

9:45 am - 11:10 am

SJC

WUH

34h 25m2 stops

$1,234Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 2 - Fri, May 1

10:55 am - 2:42 pm

TAO

SJC

19h 47m2 stops

6:15 am - 1:40 pm

SJC

TAO

39h 25m2 stops

$1,253Korean Air

Thu, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 25

2:55 pm - 1:34 pm

TAO

SJC

38h 39m2 stops

6:30 pm - 1:40 pm

SJC

TAO

27h 10m2 stops

$1,610Multiple Airlines

Sun, Feb 8 - Thu, Feb 26

6:00 pm - 5:30 pm

PVG

SJC

14h 30m1 stop

7:00 am - 4:05 pm

SJC

PVG

18h 05m1 stop

$3,191Delta

Sun, Mar 15 - Fri, Apr 24

United Airlines flights from China to San Jose, California

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United Airlines

Jan 31

PEK11:40 amBeijing Capital

25h 16m

2 stops

SJC8:56 pmSan Jose

Feb 7

SJC4:00 pmSan Jose

22h 35m

2 stops

PEK6:35 amBeijing Capital

$1,035

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United Airlines

Jan 22

PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

40h 09m

2 stops

SJC1:39 pmSan Jose

Jan 26

SJC4:00 pmSan Jose

34h 45m

2 stops

PVG6:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,129

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China Eastern flights from China to San Jose, California

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China Eastern

Jan 13

PEK7:00 amBeijing Capital

22h 05m

2 stops

SJC1:05 pmSan Jose

Jan 21

SJC7:00 amSan Jose

24h 50m

2 stops

PEK11:50 pmBeijing Capital

$1,054

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China Eastern

Jan 24

YNT8:50 pmYantai Penglai Intl

32h 15m

2 stops

SJC1:05 pmSan Jose

Jun 27

SJC9:05 amSan Jose

38h 30m

2 stops

YNT2:35 pmYantai Penglai Intl

$1,473

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China Eastern

Jan 24

YNT8:50 pmYantai Penglai Intl

32h 15m

2 stops

SJC1:05 pmSan Jose

May 9

SJC9:05 amSan Jose

38h 30m

2 stops

YNT2:35 pmYantai Penglai Intl

$1,507

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PEK - SJC

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Beijing Capital

Sat 1/31

11:40 am-8:56 pm

2 stops25h 16m

San Jose

Sat 2/7

4:00 pm-6:35 am

2 stops22h 35m

$1,035

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PEK - SJC

PEKSJC

Beijing Capital

Tue 1/13

7:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops22h 05m

San Jose

Wed 1/21

7:00 am-11:50 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$1,054

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/22

1:30 pm-1:39 pm

2 stops40h 09m

San Jose

Mon 1/26

4:00 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$1,129

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/14

6:00 pm-5:29 pm

1 stop14h 29m

San Jose

Thu 4/23

10:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops18h 40m

$1,130

ShenyangSan Jose

SHE - SJC

SHESJC

Shenyang

Wed 4/22

10:15 am-4:15 pm

2 stops21h 00m

San Jose

Sun 4/26

7:15 am-8:55 am

2 stops34h 40m

$1,155

BeijingSan Jose

PEK - SJC

PEKSJC

Beijing Capital

Tue 1/13

4:40 pm-2:42 pm

2 stops38h 02m

San Jose

Thu 1/15

6:15 am-12:00 pm

2 stops37h 45m

$1,225

WuhanSan Jose

WUH - SJC

WUHSJC

Wuhan

Mon 3/2

12:50 pm-1:37 pm

2 stops40h 47m

San Jose

Fri 5/1

9:45 am-11:10 am

2 stops34h 25m

$1,234

QingdaoSan Jose

TAO - SJC

TAOSJC

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 1/22

10:55 am-2:42 pm

2 stops19h 47m

San Jose

Sun 1/25

6:15 am-1:40 pm

2 stops39h 25m

$1,253

QingdaoSan Jose

TAO - SJC

TAOSJC

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 2/8

2:55 pm-1:34 pm

2 stops38h 39m

San Jose

Thu 2/26

6:30 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$1,610

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/15

6:00 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop14h 30m

San Jose

Fri 4/24

7:00 am-4:05 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$3,191

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What is the cheapest airline that flies from China to San Jose?

United Airlines, China Eastern, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from China to San Jose

What airlines fly to San Jose, California?

Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific and China Southern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Jose, California from China according to our data. Asiana Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 30% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Jose, California. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to San Jose, California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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The fastest flight from China to San Jose, California takes 20h 32m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from China to San Jose Airport?
Prices for flights from China to San Jose Airport were last updated today.
How old do you have to be to fly from China to San Jose Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from China to San Jose Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Jose Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Jose Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Jose Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from China to San Jose?

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