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$674+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 2/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CTU
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Chengdu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 January 21, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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3 stars
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One-way flights from San Diego to Chengdu
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Chengdu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/136:30 amSAN - CTU
2 stops26h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/20$674
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/157:45 amSAN - CTU
2 stops38h 15mAir China
Deal found 1/20$701
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/125:45 pmSAN - CTU
2 stops32h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 1/20$987
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/164:00 pmSAN - CTU
2 stops38h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$1,059

Find flights from San Diego to Chengdu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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San DiegoChengdu

SAN - CTU

SANCTU

San Diego

Thu 2/13

6:30 am-1:15 am

2 stops26h 45m

$674

San DiegoChengdu

SAN - CTU

SANCTU

San Diego

Sat 2/15

7:45 am-2:00 pm

2 stops38h 15m

$701

San DiegoChengdu

SAN - CTU

SANCTU

San Diego

Wed 2/12

5:45 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops32h 30m

$987

San DiegoChengdu

SAN - CTU

SANCTU

San Diego

Sun 2/16

4:00 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops38h 25m

$1,059

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Deals found on 1/20

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Chengdu flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Chengdu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Chengdu flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Chengdu flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Chengdu flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Chengdu

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

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 January 21, 2025.
China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,635 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Eastern
7.0
Good
134 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Chengdu one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $674 on China Eastern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air China from $701 and China Southern from $987 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Chengdu that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Chengdu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Chengdu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Chengdu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Chengdu?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Chengdu (average of $885). Flying from San Diego 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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