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$338+ 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 9/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CTU
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Salinas to Chengdu are usually found in August or March, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Chengdu

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Chengdu flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$601
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$338
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,606
From Salinas to Chengdu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($174 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($88 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 31, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 9/1812:00 pmSFO - CTU
1 stop33h 15mChina Eastern
Wed 11/195:30 pmCTU - SFO
1 stop31h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/29$601
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1112:35 amSFO - CTU
2 stops44h 10mChina Southern
Tue 9/235:00 pmCTU - SFO
1 stop18h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 7/30$732
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/812:00 pmSFO - CTU
1 stop33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/233:00 pmCTU - SFO
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$750
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/171:00 pmSFO - CTU
1 stop19h 35mAir China
Wed 11/197:00 amCTU - SFO
1 stop18h 15mAir China
Deal found 7/29$783

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Chengdu that are best for you.

Fly from

Salinas

Fly to

Chengdu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

12:00 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop33h 15m

Chengdu

Wed 11/19

5:30 pm-9:00 am

1 stop31h 30m

$601

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

12:35 am-11:45 am

2 stops44h 10m

Chengdu

Tue 9/23

5:00 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$732

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

12:00 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop33h 15m

Chengdu

Tue 9/23

3:00 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$750

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

1:00 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Chengdu

Wed 11/19

7:00 am-9:15 am

1 stop18h 15m

$783

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

12:00 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop36h 40m

$338

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 8/4

12:35 am-10:40 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$380

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

1:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 50m

$391

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

4:03 pm-10:30 am

2 stops27h 27m

$453

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Deals found on 7/30

Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Chengdu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Salinas to Chengdu

How far ahead should I book a flight from Salinas to Chengdu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salinas to Chengdu. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Salinas to Chengdu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 34 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 $885). Flying from Salinas to Chengdu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,650). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from S9N to CTU?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas to Chengdu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

When flying from Salinas to Chengdu, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 July 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern, Air China, and China Eastern 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.
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 4
8.0
Excellent

Peggy,Jul 2025

WUH - SFO

Overall it's good, room temperature is a little high in the airport.
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 4
8.0
Excellent

Peggy,Jul 2025

WUH - SFO

Overall it's good, room temperature is a little high in the airport.
Air China
7.3
Good
93 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 4
8.0
Excellent

Peggy,Jul 2025

WUH - SFO

Overall it's good, room temperature is a little high in the airport.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
158 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 4
8.0
Excellent

Peggy,Jul 2025

WUH - SFO

Overall it's good, room temperature is a little high in the airport.

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 4 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.

  • 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 ($338), Air China ($391), and China Southern ($396).

  • 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 $885). Flying from Salinas to Chengdu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,650). 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 4 airlines flying from Salinas to Chengdu

Discover the top 4 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$745Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$805Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$864Average$1,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,145Average$1,545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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