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 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to China. Keep in mind that there are 14 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?

Delta, China Eastern, and China Airlines 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 May 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.

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7:00 am - 10:10 am

SJC

TSN

36h 10m

2 stops

2:40 pm - 9:45 pm

TSN

SJC

22h 05m

2 stops

$922Korean Air

Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17

7:15 am - 10:10 am

SJC

TSN

35h 55m

2 stops

2:40 pm - 9:45 pm

TSN

SJC

22h 05m

2 stops

$923Korean Air

Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17

8:00 am - 9:40 am

SJC

PEK

34h 40m

2 stops

5:30 pm - 5:56 pm

PEK

SJC

40h 26m

2 stops

$950Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 18

4:46 pm - 8:55 pm

SJC

PVG

37h 09m

2 stops

11:35 am - 8:43 pm

PVG

SJC

25h 08m

2 stops

$950Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Nov 5

5:05 pm - 7:00 pm

SJC

PEK

34h 55m

2 stops

8:25 pm - 10:57 am

PEK

SJC

53h 32m

2 stops

$1,040China Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 25

9:05 am - 12:10 am

SJC

SZX

24h 05m

2 stops

8:30 pm - 2:52 pm

SZX

SJC

33h 22m

2 stops

$1,048China Eastern

Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 27

9:05 am - 12:15 pm

SJC

CTU

36h 10m

2 stops

6:55 am - 2:52 pm

CTU

SJC

22h 57m

2 stops

$1,048China Eastern

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Oct 20

5:05 pm - 4:45 pm

SJC

SZX

32h 40m

2 stops

6:45 pm - 8:17 am

SZX

SJC

29h 32m

2 stops

$1,514China Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Dec 2

12:38 pm - 9:20 pm

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SHE

41h 42m

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12:00 pm - 10:32 pm

SHE

SJC

25h 32m

2 stops

$2,033American Airlines

Mon, Jun 22 - Tue, Sep 1

12:38 pm - 9:20 pm

SJC

SHE

41h 42m

3 stops

12:00 pm - 11:57 am

SHE

SJC

38h 57m

3 stops

$2,048American Airlines

Mon, Jun 22 - Tue, Sep 1

Korean Air flights from San Jose, California to China

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Korean Air

Sep 15

SJC7:00 amSan Jose

36h 10m

2 stops

TSN10:10 amTianjin

Sep 17

TSN2:40 pmTianjin

22h 05m

2 stops

SJC9:45 pmSan Jose

$922

Korean Air

Oct 13

SJC9:05 amSan Jose

35h 30m

2 stops

SZX11:35 amShenzhen

Oct 21

SZX12:45 pmShenzhen

24h 02m

2 stops

SJC9:47 pmSan Jose

$923

Korean Air

Oct 13

SJC9:05 amSan Jose

35h 30m

2 stops

SZX11:35 amShenzhen

Oct 22

SZX12:45 pmShenzhen

40h 46m

2 stops

SJC2:31 pmSan Jose

$929

China Eastern flights from San Jose, California to China

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China Eastern

Sep 30

SJC9:05 amSan Jose

23h 25m

2 stops

CAN11:30 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

Oct 27

CAN5:30 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

36h 22m

2 stops

SJC2:52 pmSan Jose

$1,048

China Eastern

Sep 4

SJC9:05 amSan Jose

36h 10m

2 stops

CTU12:15 pmChengdu

Oct 6

CTU6:55 amChengdu

22h 57m

2 stops

SJC2:52 pmSan Jose

$1,072

China Eastern

Nov 1

SJC7:00 amSan Jose

24h 50m

2 stops

PEK11:50 pmBeijing Capital

Nov 5

PEK7:00 amBeijing Capital

21h 54m

2 stops

SJC12:54 pmSan Jose

$1,099

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San Jose

Tue 9/15

7:00 am-10:10 am

2 stops36h 10m

Tianjin

Thu 9/17

2:40 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$922

San JoseTianjin

SJC - TSN

SJCTSN

San Jose

Tue 9/15

7:15 am-10:10 am

2 stops35h 55m

Tianjin

Thu 9/17

2:40 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$923

San JoseBeijing

SJC - PEK

SJCPEK

San Jose

Thu 10/22

8:00 am-9:40 am

2 stops34h 40m

Beijing Capital

Wed 11/18

5:30 pm-5:56 pm

2 stops40h 26m

$950

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Wed 10/21

4:46 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops37h 09m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/5

11:35 am-8:43 pm

2 stops25h 08m

$950

San JoseBeijing

SJC - PEK

SJCPEK

San Jose

Fri 10/16

5:05 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops34h 55m

Beijing Capital

Sun 10/25

8:25 pm-10:57 am

2 stops53h 32m

$1,040

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San JoseShenzhen

SJC - SZX

SJCSZX

San Jose

Wed 9/30

9:05 am-12:10 am

2 stops24h 05m

Shenzhen

Tue 10/27

8:30 pm-2:52 pm

2 stops33h 22m

$1,048

San JoseChengdu

SJC - CTU

SJCCTU

San Jose

Tue 9/1

9:05 am-12:15 pm

2 stops36h 10m

Chengdu

Tue 10/20

6:55 am-2:52 pm

2 stops22h 57m

$1,048

San JoseShenzhen

SJC - SZX

SJCSZX

San Jose

Mon 10/12

5:05 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops32h 40m

Shenzhen

Wed 12/2

6:45 pm-8:17 am

2 stops29h 32m

$1,514

San JoseShenyang

SJC - SHE

SJCSHE

San Jose

Mon 6/22

12:38 pm-9:20 pm

3 stops41h 42m

Shenyang

Tue 9/1

12:00 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops25h 32m

$2,033

San JoseShenyang

SJC - SHE

SJCSHE

San Jose

Mon 6/22

12:38 pm-9:20 pm

3 stops41h 42m

Shenyang

Tue 9/1

12:00 pm-11:57 am

3 stops38h 57m

$2,048

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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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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 May 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.

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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.

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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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