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$1,525+ 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 6/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — CTU
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,249
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$1,525
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,773
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. 22% potential increase in price ($336 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($57 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 June 12, 2025.

This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/107:20 amSNA - CTU
2 stops24h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/172:55 pmCTU - SNA
2 stops39h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$2,249

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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

Thu 7/10

7:20 am-10:35 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Chengdu

Thu 7/17

2:55 pm-3:11 pm

2 stops39h 16m

$2,249

Santa AnaChengdu

SNA - CTU

SNACTU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 6/18

7:25 am-9:30 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$1,525

Santa AnaChengdu

SNA - CTU

SNACTU

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 6/27

1:30 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops42h 05m

$1,695

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Deals found on 6/12

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 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.

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

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
8,790 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

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
9,531 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

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??

Related info for your journey

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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 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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