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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chengdu from $400

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Chengdu departing on 9/20. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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12:35 am - 10:40 amSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
19h 05m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
5:00 pm - 8:40 pmCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
42h 40m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan
$769China Southern
Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Oct 11
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 3:40 pmSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
24h 05m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
12:30 pm - 7:40 pmCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
23h 10m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan
$770China Southern
Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Dec 10
Air China Logo
1:00 pm - 11:30 pmSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
19h 30m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
7:00 am - 9:30 amCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
18h 30m1 stop Beijing Capital
$771Air China
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Dec 9
Air China Logo
1:00 pm - 12:55 amSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
20h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
8:00 am - 10:30 amCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
17h 30m1 stop Beijing Capital
$778Air China
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 1:20 amSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
22h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 5:00 pmCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
25h 05m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles
$783Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Oct 5
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 1:20 amSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
22h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
6:55 am - 9:05 amCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
17h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$810China Eastern
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Oct 5
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 12:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
33h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
8:10 am - 9:00 amCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
16h 50m1 stop Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
$823China Eastern
Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Dec 10
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3:41 pm - 10:40 amSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
27h 59m2 stops Los Angeles Guangzhou Baiyun
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 8:40 pmCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
20h 40m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan
$849Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Oct 5
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 am - 9:55 pmSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
29h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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8:10 am - 11:25 amCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
18h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$881Cathay Pacific
Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 10
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12:20 am - 9:55 pmSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
30h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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8:10 am - 10:40 pmCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
29h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$881Cathay Pacific
Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Sep 29

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China Eastern flights from San Francisco to Chengdu

Our best China Eastern deals on San Francisco to Chengdu flight tickets
China Eastern
Sep 10
SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco
22h 20m
1 stop
CTU1:20 amChengdu
Oct 14
CTU1:30 pmChengdu
34h 35m
1 stop
SFO9:05 amSan Francisco
$868
China Eastern
Sep 7
SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco
22h 20m
1 stop
CTU1:20 amChengdu
Oct 7
CTU6:10 pmChengdu
29h 55m
1 stop
SFO9:05 amSan Francisco
$877

China Southern flights from San Francisco to Chengdu

Our best China Southern deals on San Francisco to Chengdu flight tickets
China Southern
Sep 19
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
19h 05m
1 stop
CTU10:40 amChengdu
Oct 11
CTU5:00 pmChengdu
42h 40m
2 stops
SFO8:40 pmSan Francisco
$769
China Southern
Sep 7
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
24h 05m
2 stops
CTU3:40 pmChengdu
Sep 19
CTU12:00 pmChengdu
23h 40m
1 stop
SFO8:40 pmSan Francisco
$770
China Southern
Aug 27
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
43h 05m
2 stops
CTU10:40 amChengdu
Sep 15
CTU5:00 pmChengdu
18h 40m
1 stop
SFO8:40 pmSan Francisco
$773

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 8, 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Sat 9/19

12:35 am-10:40 am

1 stop19h 05m

Chengdu

Sun 10/11

5:00 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops42h 40m

$769

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

12:35 am-3:40 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Chengdu

Thu 12/10

12:30 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$770
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Wed 9/16

1:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Chengdu

Wed 12/9

7:00 am-9:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

$771

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Wed 9/23

1:00 pm-12:55 am

1 stop20h 55m

Chengdu

Wed 9/30

8:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop17h 30m

$778

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

12:00 pm-1:20 am

1 stop22h 20m

Chengdu

Mon 10/5

6:55 am-5:00 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$783

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

12:00 pm-1:20 am

1 stop22h 20m

Chengdu

Mon 10/5

6:55 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 10m

$810

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

12:00 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop33h 15m

Chengdu

Thu 12/10

8:10 am-9:00 am

1 stop16h 50m

$823

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

3:41 pm-10:40 am

2 stops27h 59m

Chengdu

Mon 10/5

3:00 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops20h 40m

$849

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

1:20 am-9:55 pm

1 stop29h 35m

Chengdu

Thu 9/10

8:10 am-11:25 am

1 stop18h 15m

$881

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 9/21

12:20 am-9:55 pm

1 stop30h 35m

Chengdu

Tue 9/29

8:10 am-10:40 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$881

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Chengdu

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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 $800 to $864.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $769.

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 August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $846.

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

You could potentially save up to 23% 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 August 2026, prices for San Francisco to Chengdu flights are approximately 28% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Chengdu

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Chengdu according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Fastest flight time

22h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chengdu takes 22h 20m
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. 22h 20m 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.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Chengdu Airport?

  • 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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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Air ChinaPriceFrom $674Free CancellationRating
7.4
160 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $703Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,441 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $811Free CancellationRating
7.3
170 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $859Free CancellationRating
7.3
232 reviews
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