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Flights from Guangzhou to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Guangzhou to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Tokyo, about 18h 38m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 17h 32m
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Guangzhou to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey17h 32mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Tokyo

Best ways to fly from Guangzhou 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
CAN Los Angeles (LAX) SJC
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 38m
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CAN Tokyo (NRT) SJC
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: ZIPAIR Tokyo
Self-transfer likely ~17h 32m
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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
11,157 km6,928 miles
Journey time
17h 32mestimate
Time difference
-16hSan Jose vs Guangzhou
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
CAN → SJC

Flights from Guangzhou to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,157 km.
Where do you change planes between Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou and San Jose?
Guangzhou: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and San Jose?
San Jose is 16 hours behind Guangzhou.

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