Cheap flights from San Jose, California to China from $461

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Korean Air Logo
8:05 pm - 5:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
54h 00m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 5:04 pm
SHA
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SJC
37h 39m
2 stops
$820Korean Air
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 28
Korean Air Logo
7:20 am - 10:10 am
SJC
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TSN
35h 50m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
11:30 am - 1:18 pm
TSN
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SJC
40h 48m
2 stops
$922Korean Air
Wed, Apr 29 - Sun, May 3
Korean Air Logo
7:20 am - 11:35 am
SJC
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SZX
37h 15m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
12:45 pm - 7:19 pm
SZX
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SJC
21h 34m
2 stops
$922Korean Air
Mon, Apr 13 - Thu, May 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 7:15 pm
SJC
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PVG
16h 35m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 9:40 am
PVG
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SJC
29h 30m
1 stop
$925Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 7:15 pm
SJC
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PVG
16h 35m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 9:40 am
PVG
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SJC
50h 55m
2 stops
$995Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 10 - Sun, May 24
China Eastern Logo
9:05 am - 12:15 pm
SJC
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CTU
36h 10m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
6:55 am - 2:52 pm
CTU
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SJC
22h 57m
2 stops
$1,016China Eastern
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Oct 6
China Eastern Logo
6:45 am - 1:20 am
SJC
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CTU
27h 35m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
6:55 am - 2:53 pm
CTU
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SJC
22h 58m
2 stops
$1,018China Eastern
Tue, Apr 28 - Wed, Sep 2
Japan Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
SJC
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CAN
37h 30m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 5:06 pm
CAN
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SJC
41h 56m
2 stops
$1,124Japan Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Tue, May 19
Japan Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
SJC
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CAN
37h 30m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 5:06 pm
CAN
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SJC
41h 56m
2 stops
$1,188Japan Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 27
Hainan Airlines Logo
2:44 pm - 4:30 pm
SJC
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CKG
34h 46m
1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 8:00 pm
CKG
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SJC
22h 50m
1 stop
$1,421Hainan Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Thu, May 14

Asiana Airlines flights from San Jose, California to China

Our best Asiana Airlines deals on San Jose, California to China flight tickets
Asiana Airlines
Apr 7
SJC2:29 pmSan Jose
32h 31m
2 stops
PEK2:00 pmBeijing Capital
May 11
PEK3:30 pmBeijing Capital
22h 05m
2 stops
SJC10:35 pmSan Jose
$1,718
Asiana Airlines
Apr 7
SJC2:29 pmSan Jose
34h 41m
2 stops
PEK4:10 pmBeijing Capital
May 7
PEK3:30 pmBeijing Capital
18h 19m
2 stops
SJC6:49 pmSan Jose
$1,724
Asiana Airlines
Sep 1
SJC5:45 pmSan Jose
25h 00m
2 stops
SHA9:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 17
SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 59m
2 stops
SJC7:54 pmSan Jose
$1,733

Korean Air flights from San Jose, California to China

Our best Korean Air deals on San Jose, California to China flight tickets
Korean Air
Sep 7
SJC8:05 pmSan Jose
54h 00m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 28
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 39m
2 stops
SJC5:04 pmSan Jose
$820
Korean Air
Apr 13
SJC6:45 amSan Jose
37h 50m
2 stops
SZX11:35 amShenzhen
May 13
SZX12:45 pmShenzhen
45h 34m
2 stops
SJC7:19 pmSan Jose
$922
Korean Air
Apr 18
SJC7:20 amSan Jose
37h 15m
2 stops
SZX11:35 amShenzhen
May 6
SZX12:45 pmShenzhen
48h 29m
2 stops
SJC10:14 pmSan Jose
$972

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San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Mon 9/7

8:05 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops54h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/28

6:25 pm-5:04 pm

2 stops37h 39m

$820

San JoseTianjin

SJC - TSN

SJCTSN

San Jose

Wed 4/29

7:20 am-10:10 am

2 stops35h 50m

Tianjin

Sun 5/3

11:30 am-1:18 pm

2 stops40h 48m

$922

San JoseShenzhen

SJC - SZX

SJCSZX

San Jose

Mon 4/13

7:20 am-11:35 am

2 stops37h 15m

Shenzhen

Thu 5/14

12:45 pm-7:19 pm

2 stops21h 34m

$922
Quickest round-trip

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Thu 5/14

11:40 am-7:15 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/25

7:10 pm-9:40 am

1 stop29h 30m

$925

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sun 5/10

11:40 am-7:15 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/24

9:45 pm-9:40 am

2 stops50h 55m

$995

San JoseChengdu

SJC - CTU

SJCCTU

San Jose

Tue 9/1

9:05 am-12:15 pm

2 stops36h 10m

Chengdu

Tue 10/6

6:55 am-2:52 pm

2 stops22h 57m

$1,016

San JoseChengdu

SJC - CTU

SJCCTU

San Jose

Tue 4/28

6:45 am-1:20 am

2 stops27h 35m

Chengdu

Wed 9/2

6:55 am-2:53 pm

2 stops22h 58m

$1,018

San JoseGuangzhou

SJC - CAN

SJCCAN

San Jose

Thu 4/23

8:00 am-12:30 pm

2 stops37h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 5/19

2:10 pm-5:06 pm

2 stops41h 56m

$1,124

San JoseGuangzhou

SJC - CAN

SJCCAN

San Jose

Wed 4/29

8:00 am-12:30 pm

2 stops37h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 5/27

2:10 pm-5:06 pm

2 stops41h 56m

$1,188

San JoseChongqing

SJC - CKG

SJCCKG

San Jose

Wed 4/29

2:44 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop34h 46m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Thu 5/14

12:10 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$1,421

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

Korean Air, Delta, and China Eastern 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 45% 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

18h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to China takes 18h 15m
There are no direct flights from San Jose, California to China. There are no popular flight routes from San Jose, California to China.
  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Jose Airport to China?

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  • 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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