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China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 6:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
26h 25m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
1:30 pm - 7:40 pmCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
22h 10m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan
$798China Southern
Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10
Air China Logo
12:00 pm - 11:25 amSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
31h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
8:00 pm - 9:30 amCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
29h 30m1 stop Beijing Capital
$910Air China
Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Dec 8
Air China Logo
12:00 pm - 11:25 amSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
31h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
7:00 am - 9:30 amCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
18h 30m1 stop Beijing Capital
$910Air China
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Dec 9
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 11:55 amSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
44h 20m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
5:30 pm - 7:40 pmCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
42h 10m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan
$913China Southern
Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Dec 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:46 pm - 2:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
29h 14m2 stops Los Angeles Guangzhou Baiyun
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 7:40 pmCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
37h 10m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan
$922Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 15 - Wed, Nov 18
Air China Logo
12:00 pm - 11:35 pmSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
19h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
7:00 am - 9:30 amCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
18h 30m1 stop Beijing Capital
$960Air China
Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Dec 12
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 12:55 amSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
20h 55m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
8:10 am - 9:00 amCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
16h 50m1 stop Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
$966China Eastern
Thu, Jan 21 - Thu, Mar 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 12:20 amSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
20h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 7:40 pmCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
22h 10m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan
$968Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Thu, Mar 11
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 11:00 amSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
43h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
12:30 pm - 7:40 pmCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
23h 10m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan
$989China Southern
Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Dec 10
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 12:35 pmSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
32h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
8:10 am - 9:00 amCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
16h 50m1 stop Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
$1,033China Eastern
Thu, Nov 26 - Sat, Dec 26

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China Southern flights from San Francisco to Chengdu

Our best China Southern deals on San Francisco to Chengdu flight tickets
China Southern
Dec 3
SFO11:35 pmSan Francisco
26h 25m
2 stops
CTU6:00 pmChengdu
Dec 10
CTU1:30 pmChengdu
22h 10m
2 stops
SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco
$798
China Southern
Nov 2
SFO11:35 pmSan Francisco
44h 20m
2 stops
CTU11:55 amChengdu
Dec 9
CTU5:30 pmChengdu
42h 10m
2 stops
SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco
$913
China Southern
Nov 2
SFO11:35 pmSan Francisco
43h 25m
1 stop
CTU11:00 amChengdu
Dec 10
CTU12:30 pmChengdu
23h 10m
2 stops
SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco
$989

China Eastern flights from San Francisco to Chengdu

Our best China Eastern deals on San Francisco to Chengdu flight tickets
China Eastern
Jan 21
SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco
20h 55m
1 stop
CTU12:55 amChengdu
Mar 11
CTU8:10 amChengdu
16h 50m
1 stop
SFO9:00 amSan Francisco
$966
China Eastern
Nov 26
SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco
32h 35m
1 stop
CTU12:35 pmChengdu
Dec 26
CTU8:10 amChengdu
16h 50m
1 stop
SFO9:00 amSan Francisco
$1,033
China Eastern
Nov 1
SFO7:10 amSan Francisco
25h 45m
2 stops
CTU12:55 amChengdu
Dec 10
CTU8:10 amChengdu
16h 50m
1 stop
SFO9:00 amSan Francisco
$1,049

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San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Thu 12/3

11:35 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Chengdu

Thu 12/10

1:30 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops22h 10m

$798

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Wed 11/4

12:00 pm-11:25 am

1 stop31h 25m

Chengdu

Tue 12/8

8:00 pm-9:30 am

1 stop29h 30m

$910

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Wed 11/4

12:00 pm-11:25 am

1 stop31h 25m

Chengdu

Wed 12/9

7:00 am-9:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

$910

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 11/2

11:35 pm-11:55 am

2 stops44h 20m

Chengdu

Wed 12/9

5:30 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops42h 10m

$913

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Sun 11/15

4:46 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops29h 14m

Chengdu

Wed 11/18

10:30 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops37h 10m

$922

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Wed 11/4

12:00 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Chengdu

Sat 12/12

7:00 am-9:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

$960
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Thu 1/21

12:00 pm-12:55 am

1 stop20h 55m

Chengdu

Thu 3/11

8:10 am-9:00 am

1 stop16h 50m

$966

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Thu 1/21

12:00 pm-12:20 am

1 stop20h 20m

Chengdu

Thu 3/11

1:30 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops22h 10m

$968

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 11/2

11:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop43h 25m

Chengdu

Thu 12/10

12:30 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$989

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Thu 11/26

12:00 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop32h 35m

Chengdu

Sat 12/26

8:10 am-9:00 am

1 stop16h 50m

$1,033

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Chengdu?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,019 to $1,200.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $798.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chengdu?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Chengdu. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $824. If you are unable to visit Chengdu during the month of January, then departing from San Francisco during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $858.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Chengdu flights?

You could potentially save up to 6% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Chengdu flight.

How have San Francisco to Chengdu flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2026, prices for San Francisco to Chengdu flights are approximately 22% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$431

Fastest flight time

26h 00m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Chengdu from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $431. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Chengdu found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $798.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chengdu takes 26h 00m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Chengdu. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to Chengdu.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Chengdu

  • How far is San Francisco to Chengdu by plane?

    The distance between San Francisco and Chengdu is about 6832.8 mi. 26h 00m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Chengdu Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Chengdu Airport are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Chengdu Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Chengdu Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chengdu Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chengdu Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chengdu Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Chengdu?

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Chengdu

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Rating
Free Cancellation
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $674Free CancellationRating
7.5
166 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $800Free CancellationRating
7.4
180 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $859Free CancellationRating
7.3
245 reviews
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