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

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

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.

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.

$482 Cheap Flights from San Jose, California to China in 2026

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7:00 am - 5:05 pm

SJC

SHA

43h 05m

2 stops

6:25 pm - 5:04 pm

SHA

SJC

37h 39m

2 stops

$856Korean Air

Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 16

6:11 pm - 8:40 am

SJC

TAO

47h 29m

2 stops

2:55 pm - 5:02 pm

TAO

SJC

41h 07m

2 stops

$978Korean Air

Sun, Oct 18 - Thu, Oct 22

2:30 pm - 10:45 am

SJC

PEK

29h 15m

2 stops

7:40 pm - 6:45 pm

PEK

SJC

38h 05m

2 stops

$991Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 22

2:30 pm - 7:25 pm

SJC

FOC

37h 55m

2 stops

8:45 pm - 3:52 pm

FOC

SJC

34h 07m

2 stops

$991Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Oct 4

7:00 am - 10:00 pm

SJC

DLC

24h 00m

2 stops

9:05 am - 2:13 pm

DLC

SJC

20h 08m

2 stops

$1,022China Eastern

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 29

7:00 am - 9:55 pm

SJC

DLC

22h 55m

2 stops

9:05 am - 12:54 pm

DLC

SJC

19h 49m

2 stops

$1,036China Eastern

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 24

10:22 am - 3:30 pm

SJC

CAN

38h 08m

2 stops

12:55 am - 5:56 pm

CAN

SJC

33h 01m

2 stops

$1,066Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Dec 1

7:45 pm - 3:30 pm

SJC

CAN

52h 45m

2 stops

12:55 am - 7:54 pm

CAN

SJC

34h 59m

2 stops

$1,072Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Dec 1

12:02 pm - 11:05 am

SJC

WUH

32h 03m

2 stops

12:25 pm - 10:08 pm

WUH

SJC

24h 43m

2 stops

$1,101Cathay Pacific

Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 24

6:00 am - 11:05 am

SJC

WUH

38h 05m

2 stops

12:25 pm - 10:08 pm

WUH

SJC

24h 43m

2 stops

$1,106Cathay Pacific

Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 24

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Korean Air flights from San Jose, California to China

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Korean Air

Sep 3

SJC7:00 amSan Jose

43h 05m

2 stops

SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 16

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

37h 39m

2 stops

SJC5:04 pmSan Jose

$856

Korean Air

Oct 18

SJC6:11 pmSan Jose

47h 29m

2 stops

TAO8:40 amQingdao Jiaodong Intl

Oct 22

TAO2:55 pmQingdao Jiaodong Intl

41h 07m

2 stops

SJC5:02 pmSan Jose

$978

Korean Air

Nov 1

SJC4:27 pmSan Jose

52h 48m

2 stops

DLC1:15 pmDalian

Nov 5

DLC2:25 pmDalian

18h 51m

2 stops

SJC5:16 pmSan Jose

$1,628

Qatar Airways flights from San Jose, California to China

Our best Qatar Airways deals on San Jose, California to China flight tickets

Qatar Airways

Sep 24

SJC10:22 amSan Jose

38h 08m

2 stops

CAN3:30 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

Dec 1

CAN12:55 amGuangzhou Baiyun

33h 01m

2 stops

SJC5:56 pmSan Jose

$1,066

Qatar Airways

Sep 1

SJC7:45 pmSan Jose

52h 45m

2 stops

CAN3:30 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

Dec 1

CAN12:55 amGuangzhou Baiyun

34h 59m

2 stops

SJC7:54 pmSan Jose

$1,072

Qatar Airways

Sep 14

SJC10:22 amSan Jose

38h 08m

2 stops

CAN3:30 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

Dec 1

CAN12:55 amGuangzhou Baiyun

33h 01m

2 stops

SJC5:56 pmSan Jose

$1,073

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SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Thu 9/3

7:00 am-5:05 pm

2 stops43h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/16

6:25 pm-5:04 pm

2 stops37h 39m

$856

San JoseQingdao

SJC - TAO

SJCTAO

San Jose

Sun 10/18

6:11 pm-8:40 am

2 stops47h 29m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 10/22

2:55 pm-5:02 pm

2 stops41h 07m

$978

San JoseBeijing

SJC - PEK

SJCPEK

San Jose

Mon 9/7

2:30 pm-10:45 am

2 stops29h 15m

Beijing Capital

Tue 9/22

7:40 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops38h 05m

$991

San JoseFuzhou

SJC - FOC

SJCFOC

San Jose

Sun 8/23

2:30 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops37h 55m

Fuzhou

Sun 10/4

8:45 pm-3:52 pm

2 stops34h 07m

$991

San JoseDalian

SJC - DLC

SJCDLC

San Jose

Thu 10/1

7:00 am-10:00 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Dalian

Thu 10/29

9:05 am-2:13 pm

2 stops20h 08m

$1,022

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San JoseDalian

SJC - DLC

SJCDLC

San Jose

Thu 11/26

7:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Dalian

Thu 12/24

9:05 am-12:54 pm

2 stops19h 49m

$1,036

San JoseGuangzhou

SJC - CAN

SJCCAN

San Jose

Thu 9/24

10:22 am-3:30 pm

2 stops38h 08m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 12/1

12:55 am-5:56 pm

2 stops33h 01m

$1,066

San JoseGuangzhou

SJC - CAN

SJCCAN

San Jose

Tue 9/1

7:45 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops52h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 12/1

12:55 am-7:54 pm

2 stops34h 59m

$1,072

San JoseWuhan

SJC - WUH

SJCWUH

San Jose

Wed 10/7

12:02 pm-11:05 am

2 stops32h 03m

Wuhan

Sat 10/24

12:25 pm-10:08 pm

2 stops24h 43m

$1,101

San JoseWuhan

SJC - WUH

SJCWUH

San Jose

Wed 10/7

6:00 am-11:05 am

2 stops38h 05m

Wuhan

Sat 10/24

12:25 pm-10:08 pm

2 stops24h 43m

$1,106

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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 July instead. Flights to China in July, while not as cheap as those in December, still average around $0.

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The fastest flight from San Jose, California to China takes 17h 53m

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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 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.

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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