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$476+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) to China

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — SHA
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sat 11/22
Sat 11/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 23, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/176:15 amSJC - PEK
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/67:00 amPEK - SJC
2 stops22h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/23$874
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/32:01 pmSJC - SHA
2 stops28h 09mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/103:50 pmSHA - SJC
2 stops23h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$903
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/226:15 amSJC - SHA
2 stops42h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/291:35 pmSHA - SJC
2 stops35h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$920
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/226:15 amSJC - PVG
2 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/291:45 pmPVG - SJC
2 stops39h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22$920
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/27:00 amSJC - TYN
2 stops24h 40mChina Eastern
Mon 12/157:30 amTYN - SJC
2 stops21h 46mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/21$926
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/156:18 pmSJC - PVG
2 stops23h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/228:25 amPVG - SJC
2 stops18h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22$928
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/67:00 amSJC - PEK
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/137:30 pmPEK - SJC
2 stops54h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22$944
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/97:00 amSJC - SZX
2 stops25h 25mChina Eastern
Sat 11/157:30 amSZX - SJC
2 stops21h 53mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/22$950
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/156:18 pmSJC - CAN
2 stops25h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/612:40 pmCAN - SJC
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22$959
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/67:00 amSJC - CAN
2 stops25h 10mChina Eastern
Sat 12/1312:50 pmCAN - SJC
2 stops40h 26mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/22$965
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/111:00 pmSJC - PEK
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/273:35 pmPEK - SJC
2 stops18h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/23$970
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2312:53 pmSJC - WUH
2 stops31h 12mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/278:55 pmWUH - SJC
2 stops28h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22$970

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to China

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Round-trip from

$741
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One-way from

$476
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose to China 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 October 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to China that are best for you.

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San Jose

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseGuangzhou

SJC - CAN

SJCCAN

San Jose

Sun 3/1

6:45 pm-11:30 am

2 stops24h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 3/7

1:15 am-12:54 pm

2 stops27h 39m

$862

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Thu 1/8

6:02 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops35h 03m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/28

11:35 am-7:04 pm

2 stops23h 29m

$918

San JoseTaiyuan

SJC - TYN

SJCTYN

San Jose

Tue 12/2

7:00 am-11:40 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Taiyuan

Mon 12/15

7:30 am-1:16 pm

2 stops21h 46m

$926

San JoseTaiyuan

SJC - TYN

SJCTYN

San Jose

Tue 12/2

7:00 am-1:45 pm

2 stops38h 45m

Taiyuan

Sun 12/14

7:30 am-1:16 pm

2 stops21h 46m

$926

San JoseTaiyuan

SJC - TYN

SJCTYN

San Jose

Tue 12/2

7:00 am-12:55 am

2 stops25h 55m

Taiyuan

Tue 12/16

6:45 am-1:16 pm

2 stops22h 31m

$926

San JoseShenzhen

SJC - SZX

SJCSZX

San Jose

Thu 2/12

7:00 am-12:25 am

2 stops25h 25m

Shenzhen

Fri 3/6

7:30 am-1:01 pm

2 stops21h 31m

$950

San JoseShenzhen

SJC - SZX

SJCSZX

San Jose

Sun 11/16

7:00 am-12:25 am

2 stops25h 25m

Shenzhen

Sat 12/6

7:30 am-1:18 pm

2 stops21h 48m

$950

San JoseBeijing

SJC - PEK

SJCPEK

San Jose

Wed 2/11

2:50 pm-10:45 am

2 stops27h 55m

Beijing Capital

Tue 3/3

3:25 am-1:54 pm

2 stops26h 29m

$970

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Thu 1/8

10:10 am-12:20 pm

2 stops34h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/28

1:35 pm-9:19 am

2 stops35h 44m

$970

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sun 2/8

2:50 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops32h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/17

1:35 pm-9:19 am

2 stops35h 44m

$970

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Best time to book a flight from San Jose to China

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to China?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to China (average of $479). Flying from San Jose, California to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $786). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJC to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 23, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Jose, California to China in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose to China. 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 Jose to China?

    Most people fly from San Jose (SJC) if they book a flight from San Jose to China. San Jose is conveniently located just 2.9 mi from San Jose’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to China?

    For as low as $926, China Eastern can have you in China from San Jose, California in 24h 40m. The distance from San Jose, California to China is about 6186 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose, California to China one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Jose, California to China are United Airlines ($521), Cathay Pacific ($543), and China Eastern ($543).

  • What are the most popular routes from San Jose, California to China?

    The most popular route from San Jose, California to China is San Jose - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You may also consider San Jose - Shanghai Pu Dong or San Jose - Guangzhou Baiyun.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to China that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to China?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to China 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 Jose, California to China?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to China (average of $479). Flying from San Jose, California to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $786). 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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