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$437+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Chengdu (CTU)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CTU
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Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Chengdu

Cheapest flights from Salinas to Chengdu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on janeiro 28, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 4/2812:35 am
SFO
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CTU
1 stop20h 10m
China Southern
qua 5/610:00 pm
CTU
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SFO
2 stops37h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 1/28$685
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 2/412:00 pm
SFO
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CTU
1 stop19h 35m
Air China
sex 3/138:55 pm
CTU
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SFO
1 stop28h 35m
Air China
Deal found 1/27$768
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 4/2712:35 am
SFO
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CTU
2 stops44h 10m
China Southern
qua 5/67:00 pm
CTU
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SFO
2 stops40h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 1/25$790
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 2/412:00 pm
SFO
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CTU
1 stop29h 55m
Air China
qua 3/118:00 am
CTU
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SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Air China
Deal found 1/27$796
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 9/112:35 am
SFO
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CTU
1 stop20h 10m
China Southern
qua 10/710:00 pm
CTU
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SFO
2 stops37h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 1/27$807
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 2/212:00 pm
SFO
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CTU
1 stop31h 40m
China Eastern
seg 3/98:10 am
CTU
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SFO
1 stop16h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/27$817
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 4/2712:00 pm
SFO
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CTU
1 stop33h 15m
China Eastern
qua 5/61:30 pm
CTU
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SFO
1 stop34h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/27$819
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 5/1912:35 am
SFO
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CTU
1 stop20h 10m
China Southern
qui 6/49:00 am
CTU
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SFO
2 stops26h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 1/28$828
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 9/26:50 pm
SFO
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CTU
2 stops24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
qua 10/77:00 pm
CTU
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SFO
2 stops40h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$848
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 2/212:00 pm
SFO
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CTU
1 stop31h 40m
China Eastern
sex 3/138:50 pm
CTU
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SFO
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/27$872
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 3/1612:35 am
SFO
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CTU
2 stops43h 40m
China Southern
ter 5/121:00 pm
CTU
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SFO
1 stop22h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 1/26$895

Find flight deals from Salinas to Chengdu

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Chengdu flight deals. Data was last updated janeiro 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$685
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$437
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$768
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated janeiro 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Chengdu that are best for you.

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Salinas

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Chengdu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

ter 4/28

12:35 am-10:40 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Chengdu

qua 5/6

5:00 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops42h 30m

$685

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

seg 4/27

12:35 am-11:45 am

2 stops44h 10m

Chengdu

qua 5/6

7:00 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$790

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

seg 4/27

12:00 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop33h 15m

Chengdu

qua 5/6

1:30 pm-9:05 am

1 stop34h 35m

$819

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

seg 3/16

12:35 am-11:15 am

2 stops43h 40m

Chengdu

ter 5/12

1:00 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$895

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

ter 5/5

12:35 am-10:45 am

1 stop19h 10m

Chengdu

dom 5/31

7:00 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$934

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

qui 3/5

12:00 pm-12:55 am

1 stop20h 55m

Chengdu

seg 3/16

9:15 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops35h 13m

$935

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

qui 4/2

12:00 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop36h 15m

Chengdu

dom 4/12

1:30 pm-9:05 am

1 stop34h 35m

$951

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

qui 3/12

8:55 am-12:35 pm

2 stops36h 40m

Chengdu

qui 3/19

2:35 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops41h 53m

$1,004

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

qui 3/12

12:35 am-2:10 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Chengdu

sex 3/20

5:30 pm-7:30 am

2 stops29h 00m

$1,047

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

seg 3/9

1:00 pm-12:55 am

1 stop20h 55m

Chengdu

seg 3/16

10:30 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop37h 10m

$1,052

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Chengdu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chengdu from Salinas with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Salinas to Chengdu

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Chengdu (average of $599). Flying from Salinas to Chengdu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $988). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Salinas to Chengdu?

Reviews of airlines servicing Chengdu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chengdu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chengdu. Reviews last updated janeiro 28, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Cathay Pacific, United Airlines, and China Southern from Salinas to Chengdu by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,145 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,145 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,145 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,208 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,145 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
China Southern
7.3
Good
136 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,145 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
191 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,145 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Air China
7.2
Good
138 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,145 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Salinas to Chengdu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chengdu from Salinas?

    Chengdu (CTU) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Salinas to Chengdu. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chengdu from Salinas; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Salinas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Chengdu airport from Salinas. It is only a 9.4 mi journey from Chengdu (CTU) to Chengdu’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Salinas to Chengdu?

    Departing from Salinas to Chengdu will take you 31h 05m. The distance from Salinas to Chengdu is about 6851 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Salinas to Chengdu one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Salinas to Chengdu are China Eastern ($377), China Southern ($389), and Air China ($401).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Chengdu (average of $599). Flying from Salinas to Chengdu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $988). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Salinas to Chengdu

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Salinas to Chengdu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated janeiro 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$674Average$921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Cathay PacificCheapest$703Average$1,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China SouthernCheapest$811Average$971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$855Average$1,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,146Average$1,665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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