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$410+ 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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CTU — SFO
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$774
(China Southern)

One-way from

$410
(Flysmarter)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,000
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($130 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($36 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 October 28, 2025.

This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Wed 12/247:30 pmCTU - SFO
2 stops40h 10mChina Southern
Mon 3/211:35 pmSFO - CTU
2 stops24h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 10/27$774
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/2110:30 pmCTU - SFO
2 stops37h 10mChina Southern
Mon 3/211:35 pmSFO - CTU
2 stops26h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 10/27$830
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Wed 12/247:30 pmCTU - SFO
2 stops40h 10mChina Southern
Tue 3/311:35 pmSFO - CTU
1 stop24h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 10/27$844
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/234:00 pmCTU - SFO
1 stop33h 30mAir China
Mon 3/29:25 amSFO - CTU
2 stops34h 40mAir China
Deal found 10/27$860
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/2110:30 pmCTU - SFO
2 stops37h 10mChina Southern
Tue 3/311:35 pmSFO - CTU
1 stop29h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 10/27$901
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2611:45 amCTU - SFO
2 stops28h 41mAir China
Mon 3/29:25 amSFO - CTU
2 stops34h 00mAir China
Deal found 10/27$929
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2310:00 pmCTU - SFO
1 stop27h 30mAir China
Sun 3/17:25 amSFO - CTU
2 stops24h 10mAir China
Deal found 10/27$936
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/249:00 amCTU - SFO
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/2810:57 pmSFO - CTU
2 stops32h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$947
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/225:00 pmCTU - SFO
2 stops23h 26mAir China
Sun 3/16:00 amSFO - CTU
2 stops24h 25mAir China
Deal found 10/27$984
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:00 pmCTU - SFO
2 stops23h 26mAir China
Sun 3/17:25 amSFO - CTU
2 stops23h 00mAir China
Deal found 10/27$1,005
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/239:00 pmCTU - SFO
1 stop28h 30mAir China
Wed 2/2512:00 pmSFO - CTU
1 stop30h 30mAir China
Deal found 10/27$1,007

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 October 28, 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

Thu 12/25

1:30 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops22h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

11:35 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops24h 45m

$774

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Wed 12/24

7:30 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops40h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

11:35 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops24h 45m

$774

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Thu 12/25

1:30 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops22h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

11:35 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$844

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Wed 12/24

7:30 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops40h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

11:35 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$844

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Tue 12/23

9:00 pm-9:30 am

1 stop28h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

12:00 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 30m

$1,007

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Wed 12/24

8:00 am-9:30 am

1 stop17h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

12:00 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 30m

$1,007

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Mon 12/22

5:00 pm-12:26 am

2 stops23h 26m

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

12:00 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 30m

$1,075

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Fri 12/26

5:00 pm-12:26 am

2 stops23h 26m

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

9:25 am-12:30 pm

2 stops35h 05m

$1,118

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Sun 12/21

10:30 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops37h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

11:35 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$1,138

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Tue 12/23

5:30 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

11:35 pm-11:55 am

1 stop20h 20m

$1,222

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Compare providers for flights from Chengdu to San Francisco

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 Chengdu to San Francisco in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Chengdu-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chengdu-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chengdu-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chengdu-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Chengdu-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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 October 28, 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 at noon, which can drop the price by up to 91% versus a flight in the morning.

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Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Chengdu to San Francisco will take you 22h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6851 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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.

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