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$1,666+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Chengdu (CTU)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — CTU
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Tue 12/166:00 amSMF - CTU
2 stops37h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 1/155:30 pmCTU - SMF
2 stops36h 39mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/26$1,666

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Chengdu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 October 28, 2025.

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SMF - CTU

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Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/16

6:00 am-11:30 am

2 stops37h 30m

Chengdu

Thu 1/15

5:30 pm-2:09 pm

2 stops36h 39m

$1,666

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Chengdu (average of $599). Flying from Sacramento to Chengdu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,282). 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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  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Chengdu?

    China Eastern can get you from Sacramento to Chengdu in just under 37h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 6820 mi.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Chengdu?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Chengdu?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Chengdu (average of $599). Flying from Sacramento to Chengdu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,282). 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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