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7:27 am - 12:55 amSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
26h 28m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong
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5:30 pm - 1:39 pmCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
36h 09m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles Los Angeles
$775Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
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7:27 am - 1:20 amSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
26h 53m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong
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5:30 pm - 1:39 pmCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
36h 09m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles Los Angeles
$822Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Nov 3
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12:00 pm - 12:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
33h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
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12:25 pm - 9:05 amCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
35h 40m1 stop Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
$860China Eastern
Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Oct 18
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12:00 pm - 1:20 amSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
22h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
5:00 pm - 9:05 amCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
31h 05m1 stop Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
$860China Eastern
Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Oct 14
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 11:45 amSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
44h 10m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun
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12:00 pm - 8:40 pmCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
23h 40m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan
$866China Southern
Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 15
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12:35 am - 5:35 pmSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
26h 00m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
9:15 pm - 8:40 pmCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
38h 25m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan
$866China Southern
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 14
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1:00 pm - 1:55 pmSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
33h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital
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8:00 am - 10:30 amCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
17h 30m1 stop Beijing Capital
$874Air China
Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Oct 14
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1:00 pm - 11:30 pmSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
19h 30m1 stop Beijing Capital
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5:15 pm - 10:30 amCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
32h 15m1 stop Beijing Capital
$899Air China
Sat, Sep 26 - Fri, Oct 16
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12:20 am - 12:35 pmSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
21h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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2:40 pm - 8:55 pmCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
22h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$999Cathay Pacific
Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 3
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11:55 pm - 10:10 pmSFO  San Francisco-CTU Chengdu
31h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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2:40 pm - 9:30 amCTU  Chengdu-SFO San Francisco
34h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$999Cathay Pacific
Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

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Air China flights from San Francisco to Chengdu

Our best Air China deals on San Francisco to Chengdu flight tickets
Air China
Sep 26
SFO1:00 pmSan Francisco
19h 30m
1 stop
CTU11:30 pmChengdu
Oct 16
CTU5:15 pmChengdu
32h 15m
1 stop
SFO10:30 amSan Francisco
$899
Air China
Sep 26
SFO1:00 pmSan Francisco
19h 30m
1 stop
CTU11:30 pmChengdu
Oct 17
CTU8:30 amChengdu
17h 00m
1 stop
SFO10:30 amSan Francisco
$924
Air China
Sep 27
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
24h 30m
2 stops
CTU10:30 pmChengdu
Oct 14
CTU7:00 amChengdu
18h 30m
1 stop
SFO10:30 amSan Francisco
$932

China Southern flights from San Francisco to Chengdu

Our best China Southern deals on San Francisco to Chengdu flight tickets
China Southern
Sep 24
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
26h 00m
2 stops
CTU5:35 pmChengdu
Oct 14
CTU9:15 pmChengdu
38h 25m
2 stops
SFO8:40 pmSan Francisco
$866
China Southern
Sep 24
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
44h 10m
2 stops
CTU11:45 amChengdu
Oct 14
CTU9:15 pmChengdu
38h 25m
2 stops
SFO8:40 pmSan Francisco
$874
China Southern
Sep 24
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
26h 00m
2 stops
CTU5:35 pmChengdu
Oct 18
CTU10:00 pmChengdu
37h 40m
2 stops
SFO8:40 pmSan Francisco
$913

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SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Wed 10/28

7:27 am-12:55 am

2 stops26h 28m

Chengdu

Wed 11/4

5:30 pm-1:39 pm

2 stops36h 09m

$775

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Thu 10/22

7:27 am-1:20 am

2 stops26h 53m

Chengdu

Tue 11/3

5:30 pm-1:39 pm

2 stops36h 09m

$822

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Sat 9/26

12:00 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop33h 15m

Chengdu

Sun 10/18

12:25 pm-9:05 am

1 stop35h 40m

$860

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Sat 9/26

12:00 pm-1:20 am

1 stop22h 20m

Chengdu

Wed 10/14

5:00 pm-9:05 am

1 stop31h 05m

$860

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Thu 9/24

12:35 am-11:45 am

2 stops44h 10m

Chengdu

Thu 10/15

12:00 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$866

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Thu 9/24

12:35 am-5:35 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Chengdu

Wed 10/14

9:15 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops38h 25m

$866

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Sat 9/26

1:00 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop33h 55m

Chengdu

Wed 10/14

8:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop17h 30m

$874

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Sat 9/26

1:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Chengdu

Fri 10/16

5:15 pm-10:30 am

1 stop32h 15m

$899
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San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Wed 10/21

12:20 am-12:35 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Chengdu

Tue 11/3

2:40 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$999

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 10/26

11:55 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop31h 15m

Chengdu

Mon 11/2

2:40 pm-9:30 am

1 stop34h 50m

$999

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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 $883 to $1,671.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $775.

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 12% 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 September 2026, prices for San Francisco to Chengdu flights are approximately 23% 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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Best Price Found

$456

Fastest flight time

22h 30m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Chengdu from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $456. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Chengdu found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $775.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chengdu takes 22h 30m
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 30m 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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Free Cancellation
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $674Free CancellationRating
7.5
164 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $800Free CancellationRating
7.3
172 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $802Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,482 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $859Free CancellationRating
7.3
237 reviews
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