How long is the flight from San Diego to Chengdu?

China Eastern and United Airlines can get you from San Diego to Chengdu in just under 31h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 20m. San Diego and Chengdu are separated by a distance of 7297 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chengdu ranges from 0.0 - 9.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 9.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chengdu when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chengdu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

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When flying from San Diego 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.

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How long is the flight from San Diego to Chengdu?
China Eastern and United Airlines can get you from San Diego to Chengdu in just under 31h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 20m. San Diego and Chengdu are separated by a distance of 7297 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Chengdu that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Chengdu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Chengdu?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Chengdu.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Chengdu?
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