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$1,318+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Beijing, China (BJS)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — BJS
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,421
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,591
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Cheapest flights from San José to Beijing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Beijing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/48:45 amSJO - PEK
2 stops31h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/107:20 pmPEK - SJO
1 stop26h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,318
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/147:45 pmSJO - PEK
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/217:00 amPEK - SJO
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,802
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/17:40 pmSJO - PEK
1 stop30h 15mAir France
Sun 8/3111:05 pmPEK - SJO
1 stop32h 20mAir France
Deal found 4/30$2,401
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2910:10 amSJO - PEK
3 stops39h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 7/112:10 amPEK - SJO
2 stops37h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$2,754
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/108:25 pmSJO - PEK
3 stops25h 50mLufthansa
Wed 12/102:40 amPEK - SJO
1 stop30h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$2,868

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Beijing that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Beijing that are best for you.

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San José

Fly to

Beijing

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséBeijing

SJO - PEK

SJOPEK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/7

1:30 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops35h 55m

Beijing Capital

Thu 5/15

5:25 pm-12:26 pm

2 stops33h 01m

$1,421

San JoséBeijing

SJO - PEK

SJOPEK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/14

7:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop24h 45m

Beijing Capital

Sat 6/21

7:00 am-6:10 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,802

San JoséBeijing

SJO - PEK

SJOPEK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/5

7:40 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop30h 15m

Beijing Capital

Sun 6/8

11:05 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$2,637

San JoséBeijing

SJO - PEK

SJOPEK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/29

10:10 am-3:35 pm

3 stops39h 25m

Beijing Capital

Tue 7/1

12:10 am-11:30 pm

2 stops37h 20m

$2,754

San JoséBeijing

SJO - PEK

SJOPEK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/5

6:50 pm-11:45 am

3 stops26h 55m

Beijing Capital

Sun 6/8

1:25 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops66h 10m

$3,763

San JoséBeijing

SJO - PEK

SJOPEK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/6

1:54 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops35h 41m

$1,672

San JoséBeijing

SJO - PEK

SJOPEK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/6

7:25 pm-7:40 am

1 stop22h 15m

$3,617

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Deals found on 4/30

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Beijing in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Beijing flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San José, San José Province-Beijing flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José, San José Province-Beijing flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Beijing flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José, San José Province-Beijing flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Beijing

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to BJS?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Beijing. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San José, San José Province to Beijing as you normally would.

Rainfall in Beijing by month

Plan your trip to Beijing by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Beijing ranges from 0.0 - 8.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 8.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Beijing when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Beijing by month

Plan your trip to Beijing by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Beijing, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Beijing

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Beijing. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Beijing. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,446 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,446 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,446 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,446 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,790 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,446 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.
Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
7,046 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,446 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Beijing. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San José to Beijing?

    Located just 8.8 mi from the city center, San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Beijing from San José. Booking flights from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to Beijing should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Beijing from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Beijing round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San José, San José Province to Beijing is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,421 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air France and Turkish Airlines, starting at $2,637 and $2,754 round-trip. United Airlines is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Beijing that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Beijing flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Beijing?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Beijing.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Beijing?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Beijing by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Beijing?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Beijing (average of $1,199). Flying from San José, San José Province to Beijing in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,813). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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