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$438+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA to Chengdu (CTU)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CTU
Nov 10 — Nov 171
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Sun 11/17
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The best prices from Salinas to Chengdu are usually found in November or October, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Friday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Salinas (S9N) to Chengdu (CTU). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 5, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Chengdu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 5, 2024.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2511:35 pmSFO - CTU
2 stops24h 45mChina Southern
Mon 12/21:35 pmCTU - SFO
2 stops22h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 11/4$921
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1412:00 pmSFO - CTU
1 stop20h 55mChina Eastern
Fri 12/135:30 pmCTU - SFO
1 stop31h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/4$942
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2511:35 pmSFO - CTU
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/27:20 amCTU - SFO
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,122
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2812:05 pmSFO - CTU
2 stops35h 10mAir China
Tue 1/218:00 pmCTU - SFO
1 stop29h 50mAir China
Deal found 11/4$1,532
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2112:50 pmSFO - CTU
1 stop20h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/1212:45 pmCTU - SFO
1 stop18h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,726
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/287:00 amSFO - CTU
2 stops23h 25mAir Canada
Tue 1/2111:45 amCTU - SFO
2 stops25h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 11/4$2,560
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/298:35 pmSFO - CTU
2 stops29h 25mLufthansa
Sat 1/185:30 pmCTU - SFO
2 stops37h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 11/4$2,808
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/23:40 pmSFO - CTU
2 stops51h 35mEmirates
Sun 12/85:35 pmCTU - SFO
2 stops35h 15mEmirates
Deal found 11/4$3,149
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/293:25 pmSFO - CTU
2 stops53h 10mAir France
Tue 1/212:35 pmCTU - SFO
2 stops38h 35mAir France
Deal found 11/4$3,506

Find flights from Salinas to Chengdu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas to Chengdu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,455,398 searches. Data last updated November 5, 2024.

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San Francisco

Mon 11/18

11:35 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops24h 45m

$446

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Wed 1/1

2:30 pm-12:25 am

2 stops41h 55m

$472

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 2/17

12:00 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop32h 35m

$636

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Wed 12/4

12:05 pm-9:55 am

1 stop29h 50m

$713

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Thu 1/2

10:55 am-10:25 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$1,064

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Sun 3/30

7:13 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops36h 12m

$1,312

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Sat 1/4

12:55 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops55h 40m

$2,600

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Thu 1/9

12:20 am-10:30 am

2 stops42h 10m

$8,857

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 11/25

11:35 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Chengdu

Mon 12/2

1:35 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$921

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 11/25

11:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop18h 05m

Chengdu

Mon 12/2

7:20 am-12:00 pm

2 stops20h 40m

$1,122

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Travel insights for flights from Salinas to Chengdu

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Salinas to Chengdu including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salinas to Chengdu. Price data was last updated on November 1, 2024.

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 20 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,814). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas to Chengdu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 5, 2024.

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

Plan your trip to Chengdu by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Chengdu by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chengdu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chengdu. Reviews last updated November 5, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salinas to Chengdu, such as China Southern and China Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,457 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

China Southern
7.8
Good
135 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,226 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

Air China
7.3
Good
183 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Salinas to Chengdu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 flights from Salinas to Chengdu for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Salinas to Chengdu for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on China Southern for just $921, but on average you can expect to pay $1,592.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Salinas to Chengdu for under $1,000?

    There are currently 3+ open flights from Salinas to Chengdu within the next 7 days for less than $1,000.

  • 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 ($438), China Southern ($446), and Air China ($713).

  • What does SFO to CTU mean?

    This is defined as San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Chengdu Airport (CTU). Codes like Chengdu Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. San Jose Airport (SJC), Oakland Airport (OAK), Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), Stockton Airport (SCK), Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Salinas to Chengdu that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Salinas to Chengdu flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Salinas to Chengdu with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Salinas to Chengdu flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Salinas to Chengdu that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Salinas to Chengdu offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Salinas to Chengdu?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Salinas to Chengdu flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Salinas to Chengdu flight deals updated?

    The Salinas to Chengdu flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 11/4.

  • 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,814). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Salinas to Chengdu

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Salinas to Chengdu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,455,398 searches. Data last updated November 5, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$903Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$973Average$1,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China AirlinesCheapest$1,002Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,006Average$1,571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,354Average$1,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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