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Connecting route · United States → China

Flights from San Jose to Xiamen

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Xiamen. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Tokyo, about 17h 06m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 16h 56m
SJCXMNLAX

San Jose to Xiamen at a glance

Fastest journey16h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Tokyo

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Xiamen

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) XMN
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Xiamen Airlines
Same alliance ~17h 06m
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2
SJC Tokyo (NRT) XMN
Leg 1: ZIPAIR Tokyo · Leg 2: Xiamen Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 56m
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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
10,714 km6,653 miles
Journey time
16h 56mestimate
Time difference
+16hXiamen vs San Jose
Currency in Xiamen
CNY
Airports
SJC → XMN

Flights from San Jose to Xiamen: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Xiamen?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles and Tokyo. 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 Xiamen?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,714 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Xiamen?
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 Xiamen?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Xiamen: Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Xiamen?
Xiamen is 16 hours ahead of San Jose.

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