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Flights from Beijing to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Beijing to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Seattle or Los Angeles, about 15h 45m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 15h 45m
BJSSJCSEA

Beijing to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey15h 45mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seattle or Los Angeles

Best ways to fly from Beijing to San Jose

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
BJS Seattle (SEA) SJC
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 45m
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2
BJS Los Angeles (LAX) SJC
Leg 1: Air China, United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 40m
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3
BJS Tokyo (NRT) SJC
Leg 1: Air China, Hainan Airlines, Spring Airlines Japan · Leg 2: ZIPAIR Tokyo
Self-transfer likely ~16h 31m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,570 km5,943 miles
Journey time
15h 45mestimate
Time difference
-16hSan Jose vs Beijing
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
PKX, PEK → SJC

Flights from Beijing to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Beijing to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seattle, Los Angeles and Tokyo. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Beijing to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,570 km.
Where do you change planes between Beijing and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Seattle (SEA), Los Angeles (LAX) and Tokyo (NRT). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Beijing and San Jose?
Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
What is the time difference between Beijing and San Jose?
San Jose is 16 hours behind Beijing.

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