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Air China Logo
12:00 pm - 11:25 amSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
31h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
8:00 am - 9:30 amCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
17h 30m1 stop Beijing Capital
$960Air China
Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Mar 3
Air China Logo
12:00 pm - 11:25 amSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
31h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
10:00 pm - 9:30 amCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
27h 30m1 stop Beijing Capital
$960Air China
Wed, Jan 20 - Tue, Mar 9
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 12:35 pmSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
32h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
5:30 pm - 9:00 amCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
31h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$980China Eastern
Sat, Jan 23 - Sun, Mar 7
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 pm - 1:25 pmSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
22h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:40 pm - 9:15 pmCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
22h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$1,003Cathay Pacific
Wed, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 9
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 pm - 1:25 pmSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
22h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:15 am - 9:45 amCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
17h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$1,011Cathay Pacific
Mon, Feb 1 - Thu, Feb 11
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 9:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
29h 25m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
12:30 pm - 7:40 pmCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
23h 10m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan
$1,038China Southern
Mon, Jan 25 - Thu, Mar 4
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 6:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
26h 25m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
10:30 pm - 7:40 pmCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
37h 10m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan
$1,038China Southern
Thu, Jan 21 - Wed, Mar 3
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 12:35 pmSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
32h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
2:35 pm - 9:00 amCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
34h 25m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,064China Eastern
Mon, Jan 25 - Fri, Mar 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:29 pm - 10:10 pmSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
37h 41m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 9:15 pmCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
22h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$1,072Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:14 pm - 1:25 pmSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
32h 11m2 stops Los Angeles Hong Kong Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 7:33 pmCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
20h 53m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Los Angeles
$1,137Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 9

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Air China flights from San Francisco to Chengdu

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Air China
Jan 20
SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco
31h 25m
1 stop
CTU11:25 amChengdu
Mar 3
CTU8:00 amChengdu
17h 30m
1 stop
SFO9:30 amSan Francisco
$960
Air China
Jan 20
SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco
31h 25m
1 stop
CTU11:25 amChengdu
Mar 5
CTU10:00 pmChengdu
27h 30m
1 stop
SFO9:30 amSan Francisco
$1,010
Air China
Jan 23
SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco
20h 50m
1 stop
CTU12:50 amChengdu
Mar 3
CTU8:00 amChengdu
17h 30m
1 stop
SFO9:30 amSan Francisco
$1,015

China Eastern flights from San Francisco to Chengdu

Our best China Eastern deals on San Francisco to Chengdu flight tickets
China Eastern
Jan 23
SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco
32h 35m
1 stop
CTU12:35 pmChengdu
Mar 7
CTU5:30 pmChengdu
31h 30m
1 stop
SFO9:00 amSan Francisco
$980
China Eastern
Jan 21
SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco
20h 55m
1 stop
CTU12:55 amChengdu
Mar 5
CTU5:30 pmChengdu
31h 30m
1 stop
SFO9:00 amSan Francisco
$1,064
China Eastern
Mar 13
SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco
32h 35m
1 stop
CTU12:35 pmChengdu
Mar 19
CTU12:55 pmChengdu
36h 05m
1 stop
SFO10:00 amSan Francisco
$1,093

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SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Wed 1/20

12:00 pm-11:25 am

1 stop31h 25m

Chengdu

Wed 3/3

8:00 am-9:30 am

1 stop17h 30m

$960

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Wed 1/20

12:00 pm-11:25 am

1 stop31h 25m

Chengdu

Tue 3/9

10:00 pm-9:30 am

1 stop27h 30m

$960

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Sat 1/23

12:00 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop32h 35m

Chengdu

Sun 3/7

5:30 pm-9:00 am

1 stop31h 30m

$980

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Wed 2/3

10:55 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Chengdu

Tue 2/9

2:40 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$1,003
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San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 2/1

10:55 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Chengdu

Thu 2/11

8:15 am-9:45 am

1 stop17h 30m

$1,011

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 1/25

11:35 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops29h 25m

Chengdu

Thu 3/4

12:30 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$1,038

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Thu 1/21

11:35 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Chengdu

Wed 3/3

10:30 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops37h 10m

$1,038

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 1/25

12:00 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop32h 35m

Chengdu

Fri 3/5

2:35 pm-9:00 am

1 stop34h 25m

$1,064

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Wed 2/3

4:29 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops37h 41m

Chengdu

Tue 2/9

2:40 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$1,072

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Wed 2/3

1:14 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops32h 11m

Chengdu

Tue 2/9

2:40 pm-7:33 pm

2 stops20h 53m

$1,137

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $675 to $1,178.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $960.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chengdu?

In general, March 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 $858. If you are unable to visit Chengdu during the month of March, then departing from San Francisco during the month August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $864.

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 November 2026, prices for San Francisco to Chengdu flights are approximately 25% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Chengdu

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Best Price Found

$444

Fastest flight time

20h 55m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Chengdu from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $444. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Chengdu found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $960.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chengdu takes 20h 55m
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. 20h 55m 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
Price
Air ChinaPriceFrom $674Free CancellationRating
7.5
168 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $800Free CancellationRating
7.5
187 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $858Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,536 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $859Free CancellationRating
7.3
248 reviews
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