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$408+ Cheap flights from Chengdu (CTU) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CTU — SFO
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chengdu to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chengdu (CTU) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$973
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$408
(Priceline)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,077
From Chengdu to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($293 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($83 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Chengdu to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chengdu to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Sun 10/51:30 pmCTU - SFO
1 stop34h 35mChina Eastern
Sun 2/86:00 amSFO - CTU
2 stops26h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/27$973
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/59:30 pmCTU - SFO
2 stops38h 00mChina Southern
Mon 2/911:35 pmSFO - CTU
2 stops26h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 7/27$1,012
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/31:30 pmCTU - SFO
1 stop34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/118:10 amSFO - CTU
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,095
This Air China 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1810:00 pmCTU - SFO
1 stop27h 15mAir China
Sat 3/2112:45 pmSFO - CTU
2 stops31h 40mAir China
Deal found 7/29$1,173

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chengdu to San Francisco 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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chengdu to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Chengdu

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Sun 10/5

1:30 pm-9:05 am

1 stop34h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

6:00 am-12:55 am

2 stops26h 55m

$973

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Sun 10/5

9:30 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops38h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

11:35 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops26h 35m

$1,012

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Fri 10/3

1:30 pm-9:05 am

1 stop34h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

8:10 am-12:55 am

2 stops24h 45m

$1,095

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Mon 9/1

1:00 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops22h 30m

$408

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Fri 10/17

7:55 am-1:00 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$488

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Sun 8/31

1:30 pm-9:05 am

1 stop34h 35m

$489

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Wed 9/3

7:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

$564

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Sat 8/30

7:20 am-8:40 am

1 stop16h 20m

$775

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Deals found on 7/28

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CTU to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Chengdu to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

When flying from Chengdu to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 4% versus a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern, United Airlines, and Air China from Chengdu to San Francisco. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
Air China
7.3
Good
91 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Eastern
7.2
Good
158 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chengdu to San Francisco. 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 Chengdu to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $973, China Eastern will fly you from Chengdu to San Francisco and back. In addition to China Eastern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on China Southern for as low as $1,012. China Eastern is priced at 22% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $408 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Southern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Eastern and Air China, with prices starting from $489 and $564, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chengdu to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Chengdu to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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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Discover the top airline that operate flights from Chengdu to San Francisco. 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 July 29, 2025.
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Air ChinaCheapest$738Average$1,052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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