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$403+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CTU
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Chengdu are usually found in March or November, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Chengdu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$772
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$403
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,516
From San Francisco to Chengdu
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Chengdu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Mon 11/1011:35 pmSFO - CTU
2 stops31h 45mChina Southern
Thu 11/2012:35 pmCTU - SFO
2 stops23h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 6/12$740
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 11/1911:05 amSFO - CTU
1 stop21h 45mAir China
Tue 12/25:00 pmCTU - SFO
1 stop32h 50mAir China
Deal found 6/11$744
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sun 11/92:30 pmSFO - CTU
2 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/217:20 amCTU - SFO
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$795
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 9/1112:00 pmSFO - CTU
1 stop36h 15mChina Eastern
Thu 10/96:55 amCTU - SFO
1 stop17h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/10$871
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/117:30 amSFO - CTU
2 stops22h 55mAir Canada
Wed 11/1910:00 amCTU - SFO
2 stops25h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 6/12$1,269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1510:40 amSFO - CTU
1 stop20h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/111:00 amCTU - SFO
1 stop18h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,443

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Chengdu that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Chengdu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

12:35 am-3:40 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Chengdu

Sat 9/6

12:00 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$772

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Tue 8/26

8:55 am-12:15 pm

2 stops36h 20m

Chengdu

Sat 9/6

1:30 pm-7:56 am

2 stops57h 26m

$975

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

6:53 pm-10:45 am

2 stops24h 52m

Chengdu

Sat 10/11

6:55 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 10m

$1,063

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Wed 7/16

1:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 50m

Chengdu

Fri 8/15

9:00 pm-10:30 am

1 stop28h 30m

$1,277

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Fri 8/15

10:40 am-10:35 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Chengdu

Mon 9/1

11:00 am-2:05 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$1,443

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Thu 7/10

8:25 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops51h 50m

Chengdu

Thu 8/7

1:30 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops43h 45m

$1,692

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Thu 8/14

12:35 am-10:45 am

2 stops43h 10m

$403

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Wed 7/16

1:00 pm-12:55 am

1 stop20h 55m

$471

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

8:55 am-12:15 pm

2 stops36h 20m

$562

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Tue 8/5

1:10 pm-10:30 am

3 stops30h 20m

$563

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Chengdu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chengdu from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Chengdu

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Chengdu. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Chengdu, you should look to book at least 34 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chengdu (average of $885). Flying from San Francisco to Chengdu in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,814). 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 SFO to CTU?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 June 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Chengdu in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 36% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Chengdu by month

Plan your trip to Chengdu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Chengdu by month

Plan your trip to Chengdu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, China Southern and United Airlines from San Francisco to Chengdu. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
150 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Chengdu round-trip?

    China Southern, at $772, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Chengdu.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Eastern and Air China. China Southern is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is China Southern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $403. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air China and China Eastern, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Chengdu for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Chengdu?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Chengdu?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chengdu (average of $885). Flying from San Francisco to Chengdu in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,814). 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 San Francisco to Chengdu

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$754Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$805Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$864Average$1,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,145Average$1,665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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