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Flights from Chengdu to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Chengdu to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Tokyo, about 18h 34m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 18h 04m
CTUSJCLAX

Chengdu to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey18h 04mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Tokyo

Best ways to fly from Chengdu 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
CTU Los Angeles (LAX) SJC
Leg 1: Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 34m
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2
CTU Tokyo (NRT) SJC
Leg 1: Air China, Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: ZIPAIR Tokyo
Self-transfer likely ~18h 04m
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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
11,079 km6,880 miles
Journey time
18h 04mestimate
Time difference
-16hSan Jose vs Chengdu
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
TFU, CTU → SJC

Flights from Chengdu to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chengdu to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in 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 Chengdu to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,079 km.
Where do you change planes between Chengdu and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX) and Tokyo (NRT). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Chengdu and San Jose?
Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
What is the time difference between Chengdu and San Jose?
San Jose is 16 hours behind Chengdu.

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