Cheap flights from San Jose, California to China from $462

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Korean Air Logo
7:20 am - 5:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
42h 45m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 1:15 pm
SHA
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SJC
33h 50m
2 stops
$820Korean Air
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, May 5
China Eastern Logo
9:05 am - 9:50 pm
SJC
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PEK
21h 45m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
8:30 am - 2:53 pm
PEK
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SJC
21h 23m
2 stops
$988China Eastern
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Sep 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 11:05 pm
SJC
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SZX
20h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:50 pm - 9:40 am
SZX
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SJC
34h 50m
2 stops
$988Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 11:05 pm
SJC
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SZX
20h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 9:40 am
SZX
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SJC
36h 10m
1 stop
$994Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 18
China Eastern Logo
9:05 am - 11:50 pm
SJC
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PEK
23h 45m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
7:00 am - 2:53 pm
PEK
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SJC
22h 53m
2 stops
$996China Eastern
Sat, Aug 15 - Sun, Sep 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:45 am
SJC
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PVG
38h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 6:49 pm
PVG
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SJC
22h 09m
2 stops
$1,000Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Sat, May 9
China Eastern Logo
6:45 am - 9:50 pm
SJC
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PEK
24h 05m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
8:30 am - 2:09 pm
PEK
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SJC
20h 39m
2 stops
$1,007China Eastern
Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, Jun 4
Delta Logo
7:20 am - 7:50 pm
SJC
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PVG
21h 30m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:30 pm - 10:15 pm
PVG
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SJC
19h 45m
1 stop
$1,181Delta
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, May 5
Qatar Airways Logo
10:24 am - 3:30 pm
SJC
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CAN
38h 06m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:35 am - 11:31 pm
CAN
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SJC
36h 56m
2 stops
$1,468Qatar Airways
Mon, May 4 - Fri, May 22
Qatar Airways Logo
10:24 am - 3:30 pm
SJC
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CAN
38h 06m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:35 am - 11:31 pm
CAN
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SJC
36h 56m
2 stops
$1,471Qatar Airways
Mon, May 4 - Fri, May 22

Asiana Airlines flights from San Jose, California to China

Our best Asiana Airlines deals on San Jose, California to China flight tickets
Asiana Airlines
Sep 1
SJC8:33 pmSan Jose
22h 12m
2 stops
SHA9:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 10
SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 45m
2 stops
SJC7:40 pmSan Jose
$1,733
Asiana Airlines
Apr 14
SJC2:29 pmSan Jose
28h 16m
2 stops
SHA9:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 28
SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 36m
2 stops
SJC11:31 pmSan Jose
$1,736
Asiana Airlines
Apr 7
SJC2:29 pmSan Jose
28h 36m
2 stops
PVG10:05 amShanghai Pu Dong
Apr 28
PVG4:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
18h 26m
2 stops
SJC7:46 pmSan Jose
$1,791

Korean Air flights from San Jose, California to China

Our best Korean Air deals on San Jose, California to China flight tickets
Korean Air
Apr 14
SJC7:20 amSan Jose
42h 45m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 5
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 50m
2 stops
SJC1:15 pmSan Jose
$820
Korean Air
Apr 16
SJC6:15 amSan Jose
38h 20m
2 stops
SZX11:35 amShenzhen
Apr 23
SZX12:45 pmShenzhen
22h 01m
2 stops
SJC7:46 pmSan Jose
$1,022
Korean Air
Apr 26
SJC6:15 amSan Jose
36h 25m
2 stops
PVG9:40 amShanghai Pu Dong
May 8
PVG8:50 amShanghai Pu Dong
25h 56m
2 stops
SJC7:46 pmSan Jose
$1,035

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San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Tue 4/14

7:20 am-5:05 pm

2 stops42h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

6:25 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops33h 50m

$820

San JoseBeijing

SJC - PEK

SJCPEK

San Jose

Sat 8/22

9:05 am-9:50 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Beijing Capital

Sat 9/19

8:30 am-2:53 pm

2 stops21h 23m

$988

San JoseShenzhen

SJC - SZX

SJCSZX

San Jose

Mon 5/11

11:40 am-11:05 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Shenzhen

Mon 5/18

1:50 pm-9:40 am

2 stops34h 50m

$988

San JoseShenzhen

SJC - SZX

SJCSZX

San Jose

Mon 5/11

11:40 am-11:05 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Shenzhen

Mon 5/18

12:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop36h 10m

$994

San JoseBeijing

SJC - PEK

SJCPEK

San Jose

Sat 8/15

9:05 am-11:50 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Beijing Capital

Sun 9/20

7:00 am-2:53 pm

2 stops22h 53m

$996

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Mon 4/13

6:15 am-11:45 am

2 stops38h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/9

11:40 am-6:49 pm

2 stops22h 09m

$1,000

San JoseBeijing

SJC - PEK

SJCPEK

San Jose

Mon 4/20

6:45 am-9:50 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Beijing Capital

Thu 6/4

8:30 am-2:09 pm

2 stops20h 39m

$1,007
Quickest round-trip

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Tue 4/14

7:20 am-7:50 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/5

5:30 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$1,181

San JoseGuangzhou

SJC - CAN

SJCCAN

San Jose

Mon 5/4

10:24 am-3:30 pm

2 stops38h 06m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 5/22

1:35 am-11:31 pm

2 stops36h 56m

$1,468

San JoseGuangzhou

SJC - CAN

SJCCAN

San Jose

Mon 5/4

10:24 am-3:30 pm

2 stops38h 06m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 5/22

1:35 am-11:31 pm

2 stops36h 56m

$1,471

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

Korean Air, Delta, and China Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Jose to China

What airlines fly to China?

Cathay Pacific, China Southern and China Eastern 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 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to China. Keep in mind that there are 15 different airlines that fly to China on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Fastest flight time

17h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to China takes 17h 10m
There are no direct flights from San Jose, California to China. There are no popular flight routes from San Jose, California to China.

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 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.

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