Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to China from $575

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 12/3. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SJC — SHA
Dec 10 — Dec 171

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Cheap Korean Air flights from San Jose to China

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One-way flights to China from San Jose

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$1,090 - $1,854

Route

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San JoseShanghai Pu Dong

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Wed 1/17

1 stop23h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/28

1 stop21h 50m

$1,090

San JoseBeijing Capital

SJC - PEK

SJCPEK

San Jose

Wed 4/24

2 stops37h 25m

Beijing Capital

Wed 10/16

2 stops41h 00m

$1,181

San JoseBeijing Capital

SJC - PEK

SJCPEK

San Jose

Thu 1/11

2 stops37h 40m

Beijing Capital

Wed 3/13

2 stops28h 53m

$1,266

San JoseBeijing Capital

SJC - PEK

SJCPEK

San Jose

Mon 3/11

2 stops60h 20m

Beijing Capital

Tue 4/9

2 stops48h 33m

$1,464

San JoseGuangzhou Baiyun

SJC - CAN

SJCCAN

San Jose

Mon 1/15

2 stops38h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 3/3

2 stops37h 46m

$1,601

San JoseGuangzhou Baiyun

SJC - CAN

SJCCAN

San Jose

Wed 1/10

1 stop25h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 1/31

1 stop16h 53m

$1,603

San JoseBeijing Capital

SJC - PEK

SJCPEK

San Jose

Thu 1/25

2 stops30h 35m

Beijing Capital

Thu 2/22

2 stops50h 06m

$1,707

San JoseShanghai Pu Dong

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Thu 1/11

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/16

1 stop18h 44m

$1,848

San JoseShanghai Hongqiao Intl

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Wed 2/7

2 stops42h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/20

2 stops35h 30m

$1,854

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Deals found on 12/3

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated December 5, 2023.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air, China Southern and China Airlines from San Jose to China. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very good
4 reviews

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.5

Boarding

9.0

Crew

9.0

Food

9.0

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

8.5
Very good
4 reviews
8.5
Very good
4 reviews

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.5

Boarding

9.0

Crew

9.0

Food

9.0

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

8.2
Very good
401 reviews
8.5
Very good
4 reviews

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.5

Boarding

9.0

Crew

9.0

Food

9.0

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

8.2
Very good
130 reviews
8.5
Very good
4 reviews

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.5

Boarding

9.0

Crew

9.0

Food

9.0

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

8.2
Very good
357 reviews
8.5
Very good
4 reviews

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.5

Boarding

9.0

Crew

9.0

Food

9.0

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

8.1
Very good
196 reviews
8.5
Very good
4 reviews

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.5

Boarding

9.0

Crew

9.0

Food

9.0

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

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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.

Can I find flights from San Jose to China for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Jose to China for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,090, but on average you can expect to pay $1,209.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Jose to China for under $1,200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Jose to China within the next 7 days for less than $1,200.

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What does SJC to SHA mean?

SJC stands for San Jose Airport, while SHA stands for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN), Beijing Capital Airport (PEK), Shenzhen Airport (SZX), Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport (TAO).

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Top airline flying from San Jose to China

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China AirlinesCheapest$1,312Average$1,655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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