Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Beijing from $597 SJC → PEK, PKX
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
The cheapest return found recently is $949 with Korean Air, 23 Mar 2027 – 8 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $597 with Korean Air, 25 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $597, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $949, 23 Mar 2027 to 8 Apr 2027
- Usual return price
- $1,478 to $2,628
- Cheapest month to fly
- March 2027, return fares from $949 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $1,478 to $2,628.
Cheapest return found recently
$949
23 Mar 2027 – 8 Apr 2027 · Korean Air
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Leaves 7:15 a.m. · Return leaves 1:30 a.m. · 52 h 22 min of travel, both ways together
out 2 stops, back 2 stops
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$949 23 Mar 2027 – 8 Apr 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $935 to $1,849.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates from 16 Dec to 22 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 16-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 23 Mar 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
10 fares on 7 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec – 26 Dec | $2,205 | Korean Air | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 30 Dec | $3,050 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Dec – 30 Dec | $2,113 | Frontier Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 | $3,226 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Jan 2027 – 14 Jan 2027 | $1,951 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Mar 2027 – 8 Apr 2027 | $949 | Korean Air | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Apr 2027 – 8 May 2027 | $1,004 | Korean Air | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $949.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Korean Air, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $595 to $738.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$597
25 Jan 2027 · Korean Air
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Leaves 7:00 a.m. · 23 h 15 min trip
2 stops
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$597 25 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$585 20 Feb 2027found 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $499 to $981.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates from 25 Jan 2027 to 14 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 25 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
10 fares on 8 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 2027 | $597 | Korean Air | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | 2 stops | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Feb 2027 | $585 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | 2 stops | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Mar 2027 | $715 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | 2 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Apr 2027 | $595 | Korean Air | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | 2 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Apr 2027 | $595 | Korean Air | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | 2 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Apr 2027 | $806 | Korean Air | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | 2 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 May 2027 | $806 | Korean Air | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | 2 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Jul 2027 | $659 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | 2 stops | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $585.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Korean Air, Alaska Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from San Jose to Beijing
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 23 Mar 2027 – 8 Apr 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 25 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Jose to Beijing?
Return
The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
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| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $946 | $935 | Cheapest seen | 8 |
| 30–59 days | $1,329 | $946 | +41% | 38 |
| 60–89 days | $1,073 | $945 | +13% | 38 |
| 90–179 days | $946 | $944 | +0% | 26 |
| 180+ days | $1,070 | $1,070 | +13% | 8 |
One-way
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 7% lower than 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–59 days | $599 | $559 | +7% | 11 |
| 60–89 days | $604 | $499 | +8% | 15 |
| 90–179 days | $560 | $546 | Cheapest seen | 37 |
| 180+ days | $675 | $554 | +21% | 30 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
San Francisco → Beijing
67 km from San Jose
$791
$158 less than flying from San Jose
14 Dec – 12 Jan 2027 · SFO → PEK · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Oakland → Beijing
61 km from San Jose
$1,110
$161 more than flying from San Jose
22 Apr 2027 – 8 May 2027 · OAK → PEK · out 2 stops, back 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
San Francisco → Beijing
67 km from San Jose
$413
$184 less than flying from San Jose
26 Apr 2027 · SFO → PEK · 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Oakland → Beijing
61 km from San Jose
$514
$83 less than flying from San Jose
26 Apr 2027 · OAK → PEK · 2 stops
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 23 Mar 2027 – 8 Apr 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from San Jose to Beijing?
The cheapest return found recently is $949 with Korean Air, 23 Mar 2027 to 8 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $1,478 to $2,628.
How much is a one-way flight from San Jose to Beijing?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $597 with Korean Air, 25 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $585 with Alaska Airlines, 20 Feb 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $595 to $738.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Beijing?
March 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $949, 23 Mar 2027 to 8 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago. February 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $585, 20 Feb 2027, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose to Beijing?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure. One-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 7% lower than 30 to 59 days before departure.
How long is the flight from San Jose to Beijing?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Korean Air on 25 Jan 2027, takes 23 h 15 min with 2 stops.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Jose to Beijing?
Between 16 Dec and 22 Apr 2027, Korean Air has the cheapest return on 3 of the 7 departure dates we hold, Alaska Airlines on 3 and Frontier Airlines on 1. Between 25 Jan 2027 and 14 Jul 2027, Korean Air has the cheapest one-way on 5 of the 8 departure dates we hold, and Alaska Airlines on 3.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work