San Jose to Beijing SJC → PEK
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The cheapest return found recently is $1,294 with Korean Air, 26 Dec – 17 Jan 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $499 with Alaska Airlines, 11 Jan 2027, found today.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $1,345 to $1,506.
Cheapest return found recently
$1,294
26 Dec – 17 Jan 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. · 59 h 41 min of travel, both ways together
out 2 stops, back 2 stops
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$1,294 26 Dec – 17 Jan 2027found yesterdaySee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $935 to $1,381.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
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 3 departure dates from 14 Dec to 26 Dec, 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 22-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 26 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
4 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec – 11 Jan 2027 | $1,615 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 13 Jan 2027 | $1,396 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 17 Jan 2027 | $1,294 | Korean Air | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines, Korean Air.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $589 to $830.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$499
11 Jan 2027 · Alaska Airlines
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Leaves 9:00 a.m. · 21 h 15 min trip
2 stops
found today
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$499 11 Jan 2027found todayOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $546 to $981.
At $499, the cheapest one-way found recently is below that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
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 3 departure dates from 15 Dec to 11 Jan 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 11 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | $981 | 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 Dec | $678 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | 2 stops | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 11 Jan 2027 | $499 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | 2 stops | found today | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $499.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: 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 26 Dec – 17 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 11 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 18 Oct (25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $946 | $935 | Cheapest seen | 8 |
| 30–59 days | $1,025 | $946 | +8% | 14 |
| 60–89 days | $1,278 | $1,073 | +35% | 20 |
| 90–179 days | $946 | $944 | +0% | 18 |
| 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 18 Oct (25 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 | $964 | $599 | +72% | 10 |
| 90–179 days | $560 | $546 | Cheapest seen | 21 |
| 180+ days | $675 | $554 | +21% | 16 |
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
$1,171
$123 less than flying from San Jose
26 Dec – 17 Jan 2027 · SFO → PEK · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Sacramento → Beijing
142 km from San Jose
$1,356
$62 more than flying from San Jose
24 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 · SMF → PEK · out 2 stops, back 2 stops
found yesterday
Oakland → Beijing
61 km from San Jose
$1,804
$510 more than flying from San Jose
16 Dec – 13 Jan 2027 · OAK → PEK · out 2 stops, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Oakland → Beijing
61 km from San Jose
$499
The same price as flying from San Jose
11 Jan 2027 · OAK → PEK · 2 stops
found today
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 26 Dec – 17 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
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