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Flights from San Jose to Guangzhou

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Guangzhou. 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
SJCCANLAX

San Jose to Guangzhou at a glance

Fastest journey17h 32mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Tokyo

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Guangzhou

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

1
SJC Los Angeles (LAX) CAN
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 38m
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2
SJC Tokyo (NRT) CAN
Leg 1: ZIPAIR Tokyo · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
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
+16hGuangzhou vs San Jose
Currency in Guangzhou
CNY
Airports
SJC → CAN

Flights from San Jose to Guangzhou: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Guangzhou?
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 San Jose to Guangzhou?
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 San Jose and Guangzhou?
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 San Jose and Guangzhou?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Guangzhou: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Guangzhou?
Guangzhou is 16 hours ahead of San Jose.

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