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$753+ 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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CTU
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,531
(Ovago)

One-way from

$753
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Chengdu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Thu 4/36:15 amSAN - CTU
2 stops37h 50mChina Eastern
Tue 4/157:50 pmCTU - SAN
2 stops36h 02mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/26$1,296
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1110:30 amSAN - CTU
2 stops21h 05mAir China
Sun 5/1810:00 pmCTU - SAN
2 stops40h 59mAir China
Deal found 3/27$1,531
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/116:15 amSAN - CTU
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/189:00 amCTU - SAN
3 stops46h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,579
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/36:15 amSAN - CTU
3 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/157:20 amCTU - SAN
2 stops26h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$2,150
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/65:15 pmSAN - CTU
2 stops53h 40mLufthansa
Fri 7/258:00 amCTU - SAN
2 stops46h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 3/27$3,303

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San DiegoChengdu

SAN - CTU

SANCTU

San Diego

Sun 5/11

10:30 am-10:35 pm

2 stops21h 05m

Chengdu

Sun 5/18

10:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops40h 59m

$1,531

San DiegoChengdu

SAN - CTU

SANCTU

San Diego

Sun 5/11

6:15 am-10:25 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Chengdu

Sun 5/18

9:00 am-4:45 pm

3 stops46h 45m

$1,579

San DiegoChengdu

SAN - CTU

SANCTU

San Diego

Sun 7/6

5:15 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops53h 40m

Chengdu

Fri 7/25

8:00 am-3:25 pm

2 stops46h 25m

$3,303

San DiegoChengdu

SAN - CTU

SANCTU

San Diego

Wed 4/2

8:11 am-9:20 pm

3 stops46h 09m

$753

San DiegoChengdu

SAN - CTU

SANCTU

San Diego

Wed 4/2

6:15 am-12:15 pm

2 stops39h 00m

$779

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Deals found on 3/26

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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 March 28, 2025.
China Eastern
7.1
Good
137 reviews

Entertainment

5.9

Overall

7.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Emil,Nov 2024

HKG - PVG

I prefer MU to CX for the HKG PVG route as the 32X aircraft of CX's leg room is probably the shortest.
China Eastern
7.1
Good
137 reviews
China Eastern
7.1
Good
137 reviews

Entertainment

5.9

Overall

7.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Emil,Nov 2024

HKG - PVG

I prefer MU to CX for the HKG PVG route as the 32X aircraft of CX's leg room is probably the shortest.
Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,956 reviews
China Eastern
7.1
Good
137 reviews

Entertainment

5.9

Overall

7.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Emil,Nov 2024

HKG - PVG

I prefer MU to CX for the HKG PVG route as the 32X aircraft of CX's leg room is probably the shortest.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Chengdu round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,531, Air China will fly you from San Diego to Chengdu and back. In addition to Air China, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Lufthansa for as low as $3,303.

  • 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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