$428+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chengdu (CTU)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CTU
Oct 21 — Oct 281
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to ChengduExplore 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 September 21, 2026.
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 September 21, 2026.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Wed 10/287:27 am -
2 stops26h 28m
Sun 11/225:30 pm -
2 stops37h 27m
Deal found 9/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$804
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Wed 10/287:10 am -
2 stops38h 25m
Fri 11/132:35 pm -
1 stop34h 25m
Deal found 9/18![China Eastern logo]()
$826
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/287:27 am -
2 stops26h 28m
Fri 11/135:30 pm -
2 stops36h 09m
Deal found 9/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$851
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Mon 11/211:35 pm -
1 stop24h 45m
Mon 11/912:30 pm -
2 stops23h 10m
Deal found 9/18![China Southern logo]()
$856
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/46:00 am -
2 stops26h 55m
Wed 11/115:30 pm -
1 stop31h 30m
Deal found 9/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$865
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1212:35 am -
2 stops22h 05m
Thu 11/512:30 pm -
2 stops23h 10m
Deal found 9/18![China Southern logo]()
$913
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/210:23 pm -
3 stops43h 27m
Mon 11/91:30 pm -
2 stops22h 10m
Deal found 9/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$921
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Fri 11/610:06 pm -
2 stops34h 49m
Sat 11/148:10 am -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 9/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$924
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/412:00 pm -
1 stop33h 00m
Wed 11/118:00 am -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 9/21![Air China logo]()
$944
Best flights from San Francisco to ChengduDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Chengdu that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 21, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Chengdu that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 21, 2026.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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.
Sun 10/181:00 pm -
1 stop32h 35m
Mon 11/22:40 pm -
1 stop22h 15m
Deal found 9/19![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,048
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Fri 3/127:59 pm -
2 stops34h 11m
Mon 3/228:15 am -
1 stop29h 00m
Deal found 9/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,124
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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.
Sun 10/187:10 am -
2 stops27h 10m
Mon 11/25:30 pm -
2 stops36h 15m
Deal found 9/19![China Eastern logo]()
$1,133
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 3/1812:35 am -
2 stops43h 40m
Sat 3/275:30 pm -
1 stop18h 10m
Deal found 9/16![China Southern logo]()
$1,205
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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.
Thu 11/512:55 pm -
1 stop20h 00m
Thu 11/127:30 am -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 9/21![United Airlines logo]()
$1,360
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Thu 1/1411:25 am -
1 stop34h 00m
Sat 1/232:40 pm -
1 stop22h 35m
Deal found 9/20![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,048
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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.
Sun 10/188:46 pm -
2 stops48h 49m
Mon 11/22:40 pm -
1 stop22h 15m
Deal found 9/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,140
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Tue 10/612:35 am -
1 stop22h 05m
Mon 10/129:15 pm -
1 stop38h 25m
Deal found 9/20![China Southern logo]()
$1,286
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/287:25 pm -
2 stops24h 50m
Sun 11/221:30 pm -
3 stops25h 31m
Deal found 9/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,273
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sun 1/1711:50 pm -
2 stops21h 35m
Tue 1/268:15 am -
2 stops22h 45m
Deal found 9/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,376
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to ChengduDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Chengdu. Data last updated September 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Chengdu. Data last updated September 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/301:00 pm -
1 stop32h 35m
Sun 10/41:55 pm -
1 stop36h 00m
Deal found 9/16![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,033
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1212:35 am -
2 stops22h 05m
Thu 11/512:30 pm -
2 stops23h 10m
Deal found 9/18![China Southern logo]()
$913
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 10/1212:00 pm -
1 stop33h 15m
Wed 11/42:35 pm -
1 stop34h 25m
Deal found 9/18![China Eastern logo]()
$952
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Mon 10/1212:00 pm -
1 stop36h 15m
Thu 10/226:55 am -
1 stop17h 10m
Deal found 9/17![China Eastern logo]()
$1,002
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Thu 10/1512:35 am -
2 stops22h 05m
Fri 10/235:00 pm -
2 stops30h 01m
Deal found 9/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,023
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Wed 10/287:27 am -
2 stops26h 28m
Sun 11/225:30 pm -
2 stops37h 27m
Deal found 9/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$804
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Wed 10/287:10 am -
2 stops38h 25m
Fri 11/132:35 pm -
1 stop34h 25m
Deal found 9/18![China Eastern logo]()
$826
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/287:27 am -
2 stops26h 28m
Fri 11/135:30 pm -
2 stops36h 09m
Deal found 9/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$851
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/281:00 pm -
1 stop29h 55m
Fri 11/139:00 pm -
1 stop28h 30m
Deal found 9/18![Air China logo]()
$994
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 10/2811:55 pm -
1 stop31h 15m
Sun 11/222:40 pm -
1 stop22h 15m
Deal found 9/18![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$998
One-way flights from San Francisco to ChengduSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Chengdu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 21, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Chengdu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 21, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/13:20 pm -
2 stops41h 05m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$428
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/43:20 pm -
3 stops57h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$439
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/253:20 pm -
3 stops57h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$452
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Wed 11/47:05 am -
2 stops37h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/20![China Eastern logo]()
$453
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/215:00 pm -
2 stops36h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$463
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 12/311:35 pm -
2 stops29h 45m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/16![China Southern logo]()
$468
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/39:14 am -
3 stops32h 36m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$471
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/22:21 pm -
3 stops51h 29m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$475
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2512:00 pm -
1 stop33h 00m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/16![Air China logo]()
$477
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 September 21, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Ovago 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Ovago 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $804 (Expedia) |
One-way from | $428 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | September |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $2,837 |
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Chengdu that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San FranciscoChengdu
SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu
SFOCTU
San Francisco
Sun 11/1
3:20 pm-12:25 am
2 stops41h 05m
Chengdu
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-8:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$428
San FranciscoChengdu
SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu
SFOCTU
San Francisco
Wed 11/25
3:20 pm-12:25 am
2 stops41h 05m
Chengdu
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-8:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$435
San FranciscoChengdu
SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu
SFOCTU
San Francisco
Wed 10/21
5:00 pm-8:15 pm
2 stops36h 15m
Chengdu
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-8:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$463
Quickest round-trip
San FranciscoChengdu
SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu
SFOCTU
San Francisco
Sat 10/31
7:25 pm-4:20 pm
2 stops29h 55m
Chengdu
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-8:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$483
San FranciscoChengdu
SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu
SFOCTU
San Francisco
Tue 11/3
8:43 am-9:50 am
2 stops33h 07m
Chengdu
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-8:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$485
San FranciscoChengdu
SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu
SFOCTU
San Francisco
Tue 1/12
11:25 am-1:25 pm
1 stop34h 00m
Chengdu
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-8:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$534
San FranciscoChengdu
SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu
SFOCTU
San Francisco
Thu 1/28
11:25 am-1:25 pm
1 stop34h 00m
Chengdu
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-8:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$535
San FranciscoChengdu
SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu
SFOCTU
San Francisco
Mon 12/7
11:35 pm-11:55 am
2 stops44h 20m
Chengdu
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-8:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$552
San FranciscoChengdu
SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu
SFOCTU
San Francisco
Sun 10/18
1:00 pm-12:35 pm
1 stop32h 35m
Chengdu
Mon 11/2
2:40 pm-8:55 pm
1 stop22h 15m
$1,048
San FranciscoChengdu
SFO San Francisco - CTU Chengdu
SFOCTU
San Francisco
Thu 1/14
11:25 am-1:25 pm
1 stop34h 00m
Chengdu
Sat 1/23
2:40 pm-9:15 pm
1 stop22h 35m
$1,048
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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 September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Chengdu flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Chengdu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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.
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chengdu (average of $824). Flying from San Francisco to Chengdu in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,837). 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?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Francisco to Chengdu flights typically cost between $1,256 and $2,030 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $804 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 28-Nov 22).
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 September 21, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific,Air China, andChina Southern 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.
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.9
Comfort
7.6
Food
7.3
Overall
7.6
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentErnest,Jun 2026
SFO - HKG
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.9
Comfort
7.6
Food
7.3
Overall
7.6
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentErnest,Jun 2026
SFO - HKG
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.9
Comfort
7.6
Food
7.3
Overall
7.6
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentErnest,Jun 2026
SFO - HKG
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.9
Comfort
7.6
Food
7.3
Overall
7.6
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentErnest,Jun 2026
SFO - HKG
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.9
Comfort
7.6
Food
7.3
Overall
7.6
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentErnest,Jun 2026
SFO - HKG
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$674 | Average$1,036 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$800 | Average$1,076 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$802 | Average$1,066 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$859 | Average$1,143 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |