What airlines fly to China?

Cathay Pacific, China Southern and Asiana Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to China from San Jose, California according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to China. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to China on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, and Korean Air are the most popular carriers operating from San Jose to China

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

Prices for flights from San Jose Airport to China are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Jose Airport to China?

As of June 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from San Jose Airport to China.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Jose Airport to China.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?

The necessary travel and health documents for your China trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$466 Cheap Flights from San Jose, California to China in 2026

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8:20 am - 1:25 am

SJC

PEK

26h 05m

2 stops

7:25 am - 3:51 pm

PEK

SJC

23h 26m

2 stops

$892Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15

9:52 am - 8:55 am

SJC

SHE

32h 03m

2 stops

4:50 pm - 5:02 pm

SHE

SJC

39h 12m

2 stops

$922Korean Air

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4

7:21 am - 12:25 pm

SJC

PVG

38h 04m

2 stops

1:40 pm - 10:13 pm

PVG

SJC

23h 33m

2 stops

$922Korean Air

Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31

7:05 am - 11:35 am

SJC

SZX

37h 30m

2 stops

12:45 pm - 3:47 pm

SZX

SJC

42h 02m

2 stops

$922Korean Air

Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Oct 4

5:52 pm - 8:55 pm

SJC

PVG

36h 03m

2 stops

1:05 am - 6:45 pm

PVG

SJC

32h 40m

2 stops

$933Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 8

7:00 am - 9:55 pm

SJC

DLC

22h 55m

2 stops

9:05 am - 2:32 pm

DLC

SJC

21h 27m

2 stops

$1,037China Eastern

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Dec 3

6:59 am - 12:05 am

SJC

SHE

26h 06m

2 stops

11:00 am - 2:32 pm

SHE

SJC

43h 32m

2 stops

$1,037China Eastern

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Nov 25

12:02 pm - 10:20 am

SJC

WUH

31h 18m

2 stops

11:30 am - 10:01 pm

WUH

SJC

25h 31m

2 stops

$1,047Cathay Pacific

Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 24

10:22 am - 3:30 pm

SJC

CAN

38h 08m

2 stops

12:55 am - 5:05 pm

CAN

SJC

32h 10m

2 stops

$1,080Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Nov 17

10:15 am - 3:30 pm

SJC

CAN

38h 15m

2 stops

1:35 am - 8:00 pm

CAN

SJC

33h 25m

2 stops

$1,097Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 6 - Fri, Oct 9

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Korean Air flights from San Jose, California to China

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Korean Air

Aug 27

SJC7:21 amSan Jose

38h 04m

2 stops

PVG12:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Aug 31

PVG1:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

23h 33m

2 stops

SJC10:13 pmSan Jose

$922

Korean Air

Sep 16

SJC9:52 amSan Jose

34h 43m

2 stops

SZX11:35 amShenzhen

Oct 15

SZX12:45 pmShenzhen

40h 46m

2 stops

SJC2:31 pmSan Jose

$928

Korean Air

Aug 27

SJC7:05 amSan Jose

46h 05m

2 stops

PVG8:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Aug 31

PVG1:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

41h 10m

2 stops

SJC3:50 pmSan Jose

$934

Qatar Airways flights from San Jose, California to China

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Qatar Airways

Sep 6

SJC10:15 amSan Jose

38h 15m

2 stops

CAN3:30 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

Oct 9

CAN1:35 amGuangzhou Baiyun

33h 25m

2 stops

SJC8:00 pmSan Jose

$1,097

Qatar Airways

Sep 1

SJC8:20 amSan Jose

41h 00m

2 stops

PVG4:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 15

PVG6:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

39h 05m

2 stops

SJC6:45 pmSan Jose

$1,139

Qatar Airways

Sep 3

SJC6:00 amSan Jose

42h 30m

2 stops

CAN3:30 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

Nov 16

CAN12:55 amGuangzhou Baiyun

33h 54m

2 stops

SJC6:49 pmSan Jose

$1,206

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Tue 9/1

8:20 am-1:25 am

2 stops26h 05m

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Tue 9/15

7:25 am-3:51 pm

2 stops23h 26m

$892

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SJC - SHE

SJCSHE

San Jose

Wed 9/30

9:52 am-8:55 am

2 stops32h 03m

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Sun 10/4

4:50 pm-5:02 pm

2 stops39h 12m

$922

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Thu 8/27

7:21 am-12:25 pm

2 stops38h 04m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/31

1:40 pm-10:13 pm

2 stops23h 33m

$922

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SJC - SZX

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Wed 9/2

7:05 am-11:35 am

2 stops37h 30m

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Sun 10/4

12:45 pm-3:47 pm

2 stops42h 02m

$922

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SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Wed 8/26

5:52 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops36h 03m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/8

1:05 am-6:45 pm

2 stops32h 40m

$933

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SJC - DLC

SJCDLC

San Jose

Thu 11/5

7:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Dalian

Thu 12/3

9:05 am-2:32 pm

2 stops21h 27m

$1,037

San JoseShenyang

SJC - SHE

SJCSHE

San Jose

Wed 9/30

6:59 am-12:05 am

2 stops26h 06m

Shenyang

Wed 11/25

11:00 am-2:32 pm

2 stops43h 32m

$1,037

San JoseWuhan

SJC - WUH

SJCWUH

San Jose

Mon 9/14

12:02 pm-10:20 am

2 stops31h 18m

Wuhan

Thu 9/24

11:30 am-10:01 pm

2 stops25h 31m

$1,047

San JoseGuangzhou

SJC - CAN

SJCCAN

San Jose

Mon 9/28

10:22 am-3:30 pm

2 stops38h 08m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 11/17

12:55 am-5:05 pm

2 stops32h 10m

$1,080

San JoseGuangzhou

SJC - CAN

SJCCAN

San Jose

Sun 9/6

10:15 am-3:30 pm

2 stops38h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 10/9

1:35 am-8:00 pm

2 stops33h 25m

$1,097

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What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

In general, December is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose, California to China. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $0. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of December, then book flights to China from San Jose, California during March instead. Flights to China in March, while not as cheap as those in December, still average around $745.

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The fastest flight from San Jose, California to China takes 17h 10m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Jose, California to China

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Jose Airport to China?
Prices for flights from San Jose Airport to China are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Jose Airport to China?
As of June 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from San Jose Airport to China.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Jose Airport to China?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Jose Airport to China.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?
The necessary travel and health documents for your China trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

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

It is quick and easy to find San Jose to China flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to China that suits you.

Can I find flights from San Jose to China with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to China from San Jose which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights from San Jose to China?

Once you have performed a search for San Jose to China flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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