Chengdu

$501+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chengdu (CTU)

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SFO — CTU
Apr 28 — May 51
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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 March 29, 2026.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1712:35 am
SFO
-
CTU
2 stops26h 00m
China Southern
Thu 9/173:00 pm
CTU
-
SFO
2 stops20h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 3/24$773
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1712:35 am
SFO
-
CTU
2 stops26h 00m
China Southern
Mon 10/1912:00 pm
CTU
-
SFO
2 stops23h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 3/26$789
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1812:35 am
SFO
-
CTU
1 stop22h 05m
China Southern
Wed 9/167:00 pm
CTU
-
SFO
2 stops40h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 3/24$797
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sat 8/1512:35 am
SFO
-
CTU
1 stop24h 05m
China Southern
Thu 9/1712:00 pm
CTU
-
SFO
2 stops23h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 3/24$805
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1712:35 am
SFO
-
CTU
2 stops24h 05m
China Southern
Wed 10/217:00 pm
CTU
-
SFO
2 stops40h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 3/26$822
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2412:35 am
SFO
-
CTU
2 stops26h 00m
China Southern
Tue 9/155:00 pm
CTU
-
SFO
1 stop18h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 3/28$860
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 8/1712:35 am
SFO
-
CTU
2 stops24h 05m
China Southern
Tue 9/155:00 pm
CTU
-
SFO
1 stop18h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 3/24$861
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2312:35 am
SFO
-
CTU
2 stops24h 05m
China Southern
Wed 6/2410:00 pm
CTU
-
SFO
2 stops37h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 3/25$897
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 8/2012:00 pm
SFO
-
CTU
1 stop36h 15m
China Eastern
Wed 9/166:10 pm
CTU
-
SFO
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/24$909
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/316:50 pm
SFO
-
CTU
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/213:00 pm
CTU
-
SFO
2 stops20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$910
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1412:35 am
SFO
-
CTU
2 stops26h 00m
China Southern
Wed 10/2110:00 pm
CTU
-
SFO
2 stops37h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 3/26$915

Find 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 March 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$773
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$501
(Ovago)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$859
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Chengdu flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Chengdu flights.
From San Francisco to Chengdu
One-way flight from San Francisco to Chengdu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($372 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($67 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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 March 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Chengdu that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

1:00 pm-12:55 am

1 stop20h 55m

Chengdu

Wed 6/3

8:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop17h 30m

$1,009

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Thu 4/30

12:00 pm-1:20 am

1 stop22h 20m

Chengdu

Mon 5/4

6:55 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 10m

$1,052

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

1:00 pm-9:55 am

1 stop29h 55m

Chengdu

Wed 5/6

7:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

$1,074

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

12:00 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Chengdu

Sat 5/2

10:15 am-6:45 am

3 stops35h 30m

$1,192

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Thu 5/7

12:35 am-1:40 pm

2 stops22h 05m

Chengdu

Fri 5/15

5:00 pm-9:30 am

2 stops31h 30m

$1,292

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Thu 5/7

12:35 am-5:35 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Chengdu

Fri 5/15

10:00 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop37h 40m

$1,319

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

1:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Chengdu

Wed 6/3

10:00 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops37h 40m

$1,362

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 5/18

12:00 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop36h 15m

Chengdu

Sun 5/31

1:30 pm-9:05 am

1 stop34h 35m

$1,387

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

8:45 am-1:20 am

2 stops25h 35m

Chengdu

Wed 5/6

6:55 am-3:12 pm

2 stops23h 17m

$1,467
Cheapest one-way

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

1:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$540

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Deals found on 3/24

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Chengdu

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Chengdu in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Chengdu flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Chengdu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Chengdu flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Chengdu flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Chengdu flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Chengdu

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 $599). Flying from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 March 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific,China Southern, andAir China from San Francisco to Chengdu to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.

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.
  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Chengdu?

    Air China and China Eastern can get you from San Francisco to Chengdu in just under 20h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 25m. The distance between San Francisco and Chengdu is about 6851 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Air China, at $674, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Chengdu.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Cathay Pacific and China Southern. Air China is 40% 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 Eastern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $377. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Southern and Air China, 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 $599). Flying from San Francisco 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 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 March 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$674Average$921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Cathay PacificCheapest$703Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China SouthernCheapest$811Average$971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$859Average$1,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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