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$462+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chengdu (CTU)

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SFO — CTU
Dec 23 — Dec 301
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The best prices from San Francisco to Chengdu are usually found in November or January, booked 1 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Chengdu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 December 18, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$929
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$462
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,708
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From San Francisco to Chengdu
One-way flight from San Francisco to Chengdu
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Chengdu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2612:00 pmSFO - CTU
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/75:30 pmCTU - SFO
2 stops38h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,785
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/2312:00 pmSFO - CTU
1 stop32h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 12/272:35 pmCTU - SFO
1 stop34h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/18$1,862
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Fri 12/2710:55 amSFO - CTU
1 stop40h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/18:00 amCTU - SFO
1 stop22h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,909
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Mon 12/234:35 pmSFO - CTU
2 stops25h 20mAir China
Fri 12/279:00 pmCTU - SFO
1 stop28h 50mAir China
Deal found 12/18$1,983
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/253:30 pmSFO - CTU
2 stops32h 50mChina Southern
Wed 1/84:20 pmCTU - SFO
2 stops43h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 12/16$2,268
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/208:36 amSFO - CTU
2 stops21h 49mAir Canada
Sat 1/410:00 amCTU - SFO
2 stops39h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 12/17$4,186
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/221:35 pmSFO - CTU
2 stops33h 35mLufthansa
Sat 1/45:30 pmCTU - SFO
2 stops37h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 12/16$5,381
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/223:25 pmSFO - CTU
2 stops53h 10mAir France
Sun 1/52:35 pmCTU - SFO
2 stops38h 35mAir France
Deal found 12/16$6,346

Find flights from San Francisco to Chengdu within your budget

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San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 3/10

1:00 pm-1:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

Chengdu

Mon 3/17

5:30 pm-3:09 pm

2 stops36h 39m

$929

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Wed 1/29

12:05 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Chengdu

Thu 2/27

12:45 pm-11:09 pm

2 stops26h 24m

$1,013

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Tue 1/28

11:35 pm-11:15 am

1 stop19h 40m

Chengdu

Sun 2/9

5:30 pm-9:00 am

1 stop31h 30m

$1,016

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Tue 1/28

11:35 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Chengdu

Sun 2/9

12:30 pm-7:40 pm

3 stops47h 10m

$1,039

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

12:50 pm-12:55 am

1 stop20h 05m

Chengdu

Mon 2/17

7:30 am-8:35 am

1 stop17h 05m

$1,413

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Thu 1/30

7:00 am-10:25 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Chengdu

Mon 3/3

10:00 am-8:46 pm

2 stops26h 46m

$1,778

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Wed 1/29

2:40 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops35h 35m

Chengdu

Mon 3/3

5:30 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops37h 20m

$2,711

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Sun 1/19

3:40 pm-11:55 am

2 stops52h 15m

Chengdu

Sun 1/26

5:35 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops35h 15m

$5,086

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Tue 1/7

3:40 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops36h 15m

$462

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Tue 1/7

11:35 pm-11:15 am

1 stop19h 40m

$711

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Chengdu

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Chengdu in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Chengdu flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Chengdu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Chengdu flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 Francisco-Chengdu flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Chengdu

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Chengdu

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Chengdu. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Chengdu, you should look to book at least 1 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 December 18, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Chengdu in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 36% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 December 18, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Eastern, Air China and United Airlines from San Francisco to Chengdu. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.4
Very good
839 reviews
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

7.3
Good
96 reviews
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

7.0
Good
8,382 reviews
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 flying from San Francisco to Chengdu round-trip?

    China Eastern, at $929, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Chengdu.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air China and China Southern. China Eastern is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is China Southern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $711. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air China and China Eastern, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Chengdu for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chengdu (average of $885). Flying from San Francisco 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Chengdu

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$896Average$1,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$903Average$1,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China AirlinesCheapest$931Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air ChinaCheapest$978Average$1,541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,145Average$1,545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,371Average$1,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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