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 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?

Korean Air, Delta, and United 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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9:05 am - 8:55 am

SJC

SHE

32h 50m

2 stops

10:15 am - 2:53 pm

SHE

SJC

19h 38m

2 stops

$922Korean Air

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30

6:15 am - 9:45 am

SJC

PEK

35h 30m

2 stops

5:30 pm - 6:49 pm

PEK

SJC

41h 19m

2 stops

$935Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18

7:43 pm - 10:05 am

SJC

PVG

47h 22m

2 stops

1:10 pm - 6:45 pm

PVG

SJC

20h 35m

2 stops

$941Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 30

9:05 am - 11:30 pm

SJC

CAN

23h 25m

2 stops

7:30 am - 2:31 pm

CAN

SJC

22h 01m

2 stops

$1,063China Eastern

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 13

9:05 am - 3:30 pm

SJC

WUH

39h 25m

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7:25 am - 2:53 pm

WUH

SJC

22h 28m

2 stops

$1,082China Eastern

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14

6:15 am - 4:20 pm

SJC

PVG

43h 05m

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6:40 pm - 6:00 pm

PVG

SJC

38h 20m

2 stops

$1,107Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 14

6:17 am - 2:15 pm

SJC

CAN

40h 58m

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7:30 pm - 6:00 pm

CAN

SJC

37h 30m

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$1,128Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Oct 14

6:12 pm - 4:45 pm

SJC

SZX

31h 33m

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6:45 pm - 8:17 am

SZX

SJC

29h 32m

2 stops

$1,515China Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Dec 2

12:42 pm - 9:20 pm

SJC

SHE

41h 38m

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12:00 pm - 9:56 pm

SHE

SJC

24h 56m

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$1,718American Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30

8:19 pm - 4:45 pm

SJC

SZX

29h 26m

2 stops

6:05 pm - 9:11 am

SZX

SJC

30h 06m

2 stops

$1,827China Airlines

Wed, Jul 22 - Wed, Aug 19

Korean Air flights from San Jose, California to China

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Korean Air

Sep 1

SJC9:05 amSan Jose

32h 50m

2 stops

SHE8:55 amShenyang

Sep 30

SHE10:15 amShenyang

19h 38m

2 stops

SJC2:53 pmSan Jose

$922

Korean Air

Sep 20

SJC7:15 amSan Jose

37h 15m

2 stops

CAN11:30 amGuangzhou Baiyun

Oct 14

CAN12:40 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

42h 07m

2 stops

SJC3:47 pmSan Jose

$972

Korean Air

Aug 4

SJC4:30 pmSan Jose

33h 35m

2 stops

SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Aug 18

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

42h 48m

2 stops

SJC10:13 pmSan Jose

$1,041

China Eastern flights from San Jose, California to China

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China Eastern

Sep 23

SJC9:05 amSan Jose

23h 25m

2 stops

CAN11:30 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

Oct 13

CAN7:30 amGuangzhou Baiyun

22h 01m

2 stops

SJC2:31 pmSan Jose

$1,063

China Eastern

Sep 10

SJC9:05 amSan Jose

39h 25m

2 stops

WUH3:30 pmWuhan

Sep 14

WUH7:25 amWuhan

22h 28m

2 stops

SJC2:53 pmSan Jose

$1,082

China Eastern

Sep 22

SJC9:05 amSan Jose

23h 25m

2 stops

CAN11:30 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

Oct 13

CAN7:30 amGuangzhou Baiyun

22h 01m

2 stops

SJC2:31 pmSan Jose

$1,088

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San Jose

Tue 9/1

9:05 am-8:55 am

2 stops32h 50m

Shenyang

Wed 9/30

10:15 am-2:53 pm

2 stops19h 38m

$922

San JoseBeijing

SJC - PEK

SJCPEK

San Jose

Wed 11/4

6:15 am-9:45 am

2 stops35h 30m

Beijing Capital

Wed 11/18

5:30 pm-6:49 pm

2 stops41h 19m

$935

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Tue 9/15

7:43 pm-10:05 am

2 stops47h 22m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/30

1:10 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops20h 35m

$941

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San JoseGuangzhou

SJC - CAN

SJCCAN

San Jose

Wed 9/23

9:05 am-11:30 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 10/13

7:30 am-2:31 pm

2 stops22h 01m

$1,063

San JoseWuhan

SJC - WUH

SJCWUH

San Jose

Thu 9/10

9:05 am-3:30 pm

2 stops39h 25m

Wuhan

Mon 9/14

7:25 am-2:53 pm

2 stops22h 28m

$1,082

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Mon 9/28

6:15 am-4:20 pm

2 stops43h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/14

6:40 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops38h 20m

$1,107

San JoseGuangzhou

SJC - CAN

SJCCAN

San Jose

Mon 9/21

6:17 am-2:15 pm

2 stops40h 58m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 10/14

7:30 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops37h 30m

$1,128

San JoseShenzhen

SJC - SZX

SJCSZX

San Jose

Mon 10/12

6:12 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops31h 33m

Shenzhen

Wed 12/2

6:45 pm-8:17 am

2 stops29h 32m

$1,515

San JoseShenyang

SJC - SHE

SJCSHE

San Jose

Tue 9/1

12:42 pm-9:20 pm

3 stops41h 38m

Shenyang

Wed 9/30

12:00 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops24h 56m

$1,718

San JoseShenzhen

SJC - SZX

SJCSZX

San Jose

Wed 7/22

8:19 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops29h 26m

Shenzhen

Wed 8/19

6:05 pm-9:11 am

2 stops30h 06m

$1,827

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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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