What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Salinas to Chengdu one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Salinas to Chengdu are China Eastern ($421), China Southern ($439), and Air China ($523).

What is the cheapest day to fly from Salinas to Chengdu?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salinas to Chengdu flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Salinas to Chengdu?

When booking a flight from Salinas to Chengdu, you may want to consider flying on Air China, China Airlines or China Southern as they are the most popular for this route.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Salinas to Chengdu?

To save up to 54% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 13 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Salinas to Chengdu from $805 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,548 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Salinas to Chengdu?

Flights from Salinas to Chengdu lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Salinas to Chengdu in November, with the cheapest ticket starting at $864.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chengdu from Salinas?

Chengdu (CTU) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Salinas to Chengdu. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chengdu from Salinas; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Salinas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Chengdu airport from Salinas. It is only a 9.4 mi journey from Chengdu (CTU) to Chengdu’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Salinas to Chengdu that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Salinas to Chengdu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Salinas to Chengdu?

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Mon 3/101:00 pmSFO - CTU

1 stop21h 30mChina Eastern

Wed 3/262:35 pmCTU - SFO

1 stop34h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 2/20

$767

Wed 3/121:05 pmSFO - CTU

1 stop19h 30mAir China

Sat 4/57:00 amCTU - SFO

1 stop18h 30mAir China

Deal found 2/19

$794

Sat 4/1212:35 amSFO - CTU

1 stop20h 10mChina Southern

Sun 5/1110:00 pmCTU - SFO

2 stops37h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 2/19

$805

Mon 3/312:00 pmSFO - CTU

1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1712:35 pmCTU - SFO

2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$830

Mon 3/37:05 amSFO - CTU

2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines

Thu 3/1312:45 pmCTU - SFO

1 stop18h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/18

$1,151

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Mon 3/101:00 pmSFO - CTU

1 stop21h 30mChina Eastern

Wed 3/262:35 pmCTU - SFO

1 stop34h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 2/20

$767

Wed 3/121:05 pmSFO - CTU

1 stop19h 30mAir China

Sat 4/57:00 amCTU - SFO

1 stop18h 30mAir China

Deal found 2/19

$794

Sat 4/1212:35 amSFO - CTU

1 stop31h 05mChina Southern

Sun 5/1110:00 pmCTU - SFO

2 stops37h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 2/20

$805

Thu 2/2712:00 pmSFO - CTU

1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/248:30 amCTU - SFO

2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$907

Thu 2/2712:50 pmSFO - CTU

1 stop20h 05mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/248:00 amCTU - SFO

1 stop22h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$1,197

Sun 4/134:35 pmSFO - CTU

2 stops37h 55mAir Canada

Fri 5/910:00 amCTU - SFO

2 stops23h 40mAir Canada

Deal found 2/20

$1,931

Sat 3/18:35 pmSFO - CTU

2 stops50h 35mLufthansa

Tue 3/185:30 pmCTU - SFO

2 stops59h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 2/20

$2,052

Sun 4/133:05 pmSFO - CTU

2 stops54h 10mAir France

Sun 5/116:55 amCTU - SFO

2 stops50h 20mAir France

Deal found 2/20

$3,656

Tue 3/111:20 amSFO - CTU

2 stops42h 10mANA

Sat 4/51:45 pmCTU - SFO

2 stops34h 35mANA

Deal found 2/19

$13,061

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Thu 2/2712:00 pmSFO - CTU

1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/248:30 amCTU - SFO

2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$907

Thu 2/2712:50 pmSFO - CTU

1 stop20h 05mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/248:00 amCTU - SFO

1 stop22h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$1,197

Sat 3/112:05 pmSFO - CTU

1 stop20h 45mAir China

Tue 3/184:00 pmCTU - SFO

1 stop33h 50mAir China

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$811

Sat 3/112:00 pmSFO - CTU

1 stop39h 15mChina Eastern

Wed 3/195:30 pmCTU - SFO

1 stop31h 30mChina Eastern

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$964

Sat 3/111:35 pmSFO - CTU

1 stop22h 35mChina Southern

Mon 3/171:35 pmCTU - SFO

2 stops22h 05mChina Southern

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$1,300

Sat 3/18:35 pmSFO - CTU

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Tue 3/185:30 pmCTU - SFO

2 stops59h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 2/20

$2,052

Sun 3/23:25 pmSFO - CTU

2 stops42h 05mAir France

Fri 3/142:35 pmCTU - SFO

2 stops38h 35mAir France

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$3,782

Mon 3/312:00 pmSFO - CTU

1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1712:35 pmCTU - SFO

2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$830

Mon 3/312:00 pmSFO - CTU

1 stop21h 30mChina Eastern

Fri 3/142:35 pmCTU - SFO

1 stop34h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 2/18

$883

Mon 3/311:35 pmSFO - CTU

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2 stops27h 10mChina Southern

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$899

Mon 3/312:50 pmSFO - CTU

1 stop20h 05mUnited Airlines

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1 stop18h 05mUnited Airlines

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$1,147

Tue 3/111:20 amSFO - CTU

2 stops42h 10mANA

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2 stops34h 35mANA

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$13,061

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Thu 3/271:00 pmSFO - CTU

1 stop32h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 2/19

$421

Mon 4/2112:35 amSFO - CTU

2 stops26h 00mChina Southern

Deal found 2/19

$439

Mon 3/1712:35 amSFO - CTU

3 stops52h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$489

Tue 3/1810:40 amSFO - CTU

2 stops38h 50mAir China

Deal found 2/19

$523

Tue 3/1811:55 amSFO - CTU

1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines

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$770

Sat 3/224:35 pmSFO - CTU

2 stops38h 50mAir Canada

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$878

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Mon 3/10

1:00 pm-1:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

Chengdu

Wed 3/26

2:35 pm-10:00 am

1 stop34h 25m

$767

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

1:05 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Chengdu

Sat 4/5

7:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

$794

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Sat 4/12

12:35 am-11:45 am

1 stop20h 10m

Chengdu

Sun 5/11

10:00 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops37h 30m

$805

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

12:00 pm-1:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

Chengdu

Mon 3/17

12:35 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$830

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

7:05 am-12:55 am

2 stops25h 50m

Chengdu

Thu 3/13

12:45 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$1,151

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Thu 4/24

12:00 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$421

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

12:35 am-5:35 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$439

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 3/24

12:35 am-10:55 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$456

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Tue 3/18

10:40 am-4:30 pm

2 stops38h 50m

$523

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Tue 3/18

11:55 am-10:25 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$770

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Salinas to Chengdu?

The price you pay for your flight from Salinas to Chengdu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salinas to Chengdu?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Chengdu (average of $885). Flying from Salinas to Chengdu in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,868). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from S9N to CTU?

When flying from Salinas to Chengdu, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Chengdu by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chengdu ranges from 0.0 - 9.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 9.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chengdu when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Chengdu by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chengdu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chengdu

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salinas to Chengdu, such as ANA, China Southern and Air France. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

ANA

8.4

Very good

842 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

ANA

8.4

Very good

842 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very good

842 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

China Southern

7.6

Good

87 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very good

842 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Air France

7.4

Good

1,449 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very good

842 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,765 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very good

842 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chengdu from Salinas?
Chengdu (CTU) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Salinas to Chengdu. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chengdu from Salinas; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Salinas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Chengdu airport from Salinas. It is only a 9.4 mi journey from Chengdu (CTU) to Chengdu’s city center.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Salinas to Chengdu one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Salinas to Chengdu are China Eastern ($421), China Southern ($439), and Air China ($523).
Can I find deals for flights from Salinas to Chengdu that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Salinas to Chengdu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Salinas to Chengdu?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Salinas to Chengdu.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Salinas to Chengdu?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salinas to Chengdu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salinas to Chengdu?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Chengdu (average of $885). Flying from Salinas to Chengdu in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,868). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Air China	Cheapest$754	Average$1,796	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
China Eastern	Cheapest$864	Average$1,188	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
China Southern	Cheapest$903	Average$1,374	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
China Airlines	Cheapest$931	Average$1,133	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,145	Average$1,745	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Travel insights for flights from Salinas to Chengdu

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Salinas to Chengdu?

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chengdu

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