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$684+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana (SNA) 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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — CTU
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Chengdu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) 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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,254
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$684
(Air Canada)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,079
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Chengdu
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One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Chengdu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($105 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Chengdu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/171:20 pmSNA - CTU
2 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1910:00 amCTU - SNA
2 stops41h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,254
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/161:20 pmSNA - CTU
2 stops41h 10mAir Canada
Wed 11/1910:00 amCTU - SNA
2 stops41h 21mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$1,298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/17:30 amSNA - CTU
2 stops24h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/237:00 amCTU - SNA
2 stops28h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,506

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

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Santa Ana

Fly to

Chengdu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaChengdu

SNA - CTU

SNACTU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/17

1:20 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops39h 25m

Chengdu

Wed 11/19

10:00 am-11:21 am

2 stops41h 21m

$1,254

Santa AnaChengdu

SNA - CTU

SNACTU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/16

1:20 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops41h 10m

Chengdu

Tue 11/18

10:00 am-11:21 am

2 stops41h 21m

$1,298

Santa AnaChengdu

SNA - CTU

SNACTU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/1

7:30 am-9:30 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Chengdu

Mon 9/22

2:55 pm-6:04 pm

2 stops42h 09m

$1,506

Santa AnaChengdu

SNA - CTU

SNACTU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/17

1:20 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops42h 15m

$684

Santa AnaChengdu

SNA - CTU

SNACTU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/4

7:30 am-10:35 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$803

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/29

Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Chengdu

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to Chengdu?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Chengdu (average of $885). Flying from Santa Ana 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.

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 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and Air Canada from Santa Ana 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,837 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to Chengdu?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Chengdu (average of $885). Flying from Santa Ana 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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