Cheap flights from San Jose, California to China from $478

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China Eastern Logo
6:45 am - 11:50 pm
SJC
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PEK
26h 05m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
7:00 am - 4:15 pm
PEK
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SJC
24h 15m
2 stops
$857China Eastern
Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, May 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:42 pm - 6:00 pm
SJC
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PVG
31h 18m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 5:09 pm
PVG
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SJC
45h 24m
2 stops
$896Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 15 - Wed, Mar 4
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 5:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
31h 40m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 1:17 pm
SHA
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SJC
33h 52m
2 stops
$941Korean Air
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 21
Korean Air Logo
8:35 pm - 5:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
53h 30m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 1:17 pm
SHA
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SJC
33h 52m
2 stops
$947Korean Air
Sun, Apr 12 - Wed, Apr 22
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 3:50 pm
SJC
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PVG
16h 35m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 pm - 10:05 pm
PVG
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SJC
20h 05m
1 stop
$1,011Delta
Mon, Feb 16 - Tue, Mar 3
Delta Logo
5:45 pm - 3:50 pm
SJC
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PVG
30h 05m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 pm - 8:18 am
PVG
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SJC
30h 18m
2 stops
$1,016Delta
Sun, Feb 15 - Fri, Mar 6
China Airlines Logo
2:29 pm - 4:15 pm
SJC
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CAN
34h 46m
2 stops
China Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 9:30 am
CAN
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SJC
31h 00m
2 stops
$1,075China Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Mon, May 11
Japan Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:05 pm
SJC
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CAN
37h 05m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 5:09 pm
CAN
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SJC
41h 34m
2 stops
$1,088Japan Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 16
Japan Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 12:30 pm
SJC
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CAN
39h 15m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 3:47 pm
CAN
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SJC
40h 37m
2 stops
$1,089Japan Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Tue, Jul 7
China Airlines Logo
8:35 pm - 5:25 pm
SJC
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SZX
29h 50m
2 stops
China Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 8:19 am
SZX
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SJC
28h 34m
2 stops
$1,118China Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 20

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 7
SJC6:25 pmSan Jose
31h 40m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 21
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 52m
2 stops
SJC1:17 pmSan Jose
$941
Korean Air
Apr 12
SJC8:35 pmSan Jose
53h 30m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 22
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 52m
2 stops
SJC1:17 pmSan Jose
$947
Korean Air
Apr 7
SJC6:15 amSan Jose
38h 15m
2 stops
CAN11:30 amGuangzhou Baiyun
Apr 21
CAN12:40 pmGuangzhou Baiyun
46h 06m
2 stops
SJC7:46 pmSan Jose
$952

China Airlines flights from San Jose, California to China

Our best China Airlines deals on San Jose, California to China flight tickets
China Airlines
Apr 21
SJC2:29 pmSan Jose
34h 46m
2 stops
CAN4:15 pmGuangzhou Baiyun
May 11
CAN5:30 pmGuangzhou Baiyun
31h 00m
2 stops
SJC9:30 amSan Jose
$1,075
China Airlines
Mar 13
SJC8:35 pmSan Jose
29h 50m
2 stops
SZX5:25 pmShenzhen
Mar 20
SZX6:45 pmShenzhen
28h 34m
2 stops
SJC8:19 amSan Jose
$1,118
China Airlines
Mar 10
SJC6:03 pmSan Jose
31h 12m
2 stops
CAN4:15 pmGuangzhou Baiyun
May 5
CAN5:30 pmGuangzhou Baiyun
31h 00m
2 stops
SJC9:30 amSan Jose
$1,124

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San JoseBeijing

SJC - PEK

SJCPEK

San Jose

Wed 4/15

6:45 am-11:50 pm

2 stops26h 05m

Beijing Capital

Tue 5/12

7:00 am-4:15 pm

2 stops24h 15m

$857

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sun 2/15

6:42 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop31h 18m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/4

11:45 am-5:09 pm

2 stops45h 24m

$896

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Tue 4/7

6:25 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops31h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/21

6:25 pm-1:17 pm

2 stops33h 52m

$941

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sun 4/12

8:35 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops53h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/22

6:25 pm-1:17 pm

2 stops33h 52m

$947

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Mon 2/16

7:15 am-3:50 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/3

6:00 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$1,011

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Sun 2/15

5:45 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops30h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/6

6:00 pm-8:18 am

2 stops30h 18m

$1,016

San JoseGuangzhou

SJC - CAN

SJCCAN

San Jose

Tue 4/21

2:29 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops34h 46m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 5/11

5:30 pm-9:30 am

2 stops31h 00m

$1,075

San JoseGuangzhou

SJC - CAN

SJCCAN

San Jose

Mon 3/2

8:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops37h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 3/16

2:35 pm-5:09 pm

2 stops41h 34m

$1,088

San JoseGuangzhou

SJC - CAN

SJCCAN

San Jose

Sun 5/3

6:15 am-12:30 pm

2 stops39h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 7/7

2:10 pm-3:47 pm

2 stops40h 37m

$1,089

San JoseShenzhen

SJC - SZX

SJCSZX

San Jose

Fri 3/13

8:35 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Shenzhen

Fri 3/20

6:45 pm-8:19 am

2 stops28h 34m

$1,118

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

China Eastern, China Airlines, and Japan Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Jose to China

What airlines fly to China?

Cathay Pacific, China Southern and United 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 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.
  • 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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