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Flights from San Jose to Beijing
There are no direct flights from San Jose to Beijing. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or San Francisco, about 20h 32m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 20h 25m
San Jose to Beijing at a glance
Fastest journey20h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or San Francisco
Best ways to fly from San Jose to Beijing
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SJO Los Angeles (LAX) BJS
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, United Airlines
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
- 14,085 km8,747 miles
- Journey time
- 20h 25mestimate
- Time difference
- +14hBeijing vs San Jose
- Currency in Beijing
- CNY
- Airports
- SJO → PKX, PEK
Flights from San Jose to Beijing: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Jose to Beijing?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Paris. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Jose to Beijing?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,085 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Beijing?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Paris (CDG) and Toronto (YYZ). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Beijing?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Beijing?
Beijing is 14 hours ahead of San Jose.
