What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chengdu to San Francisco round-trip?

Currently priced at $971, Cathay Pacific will fly you from Chengdu to San Francisco and back. In addition to Cathay Pacific, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

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 $357). 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chengdu to San Francisco?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chengdu to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chengdu to San Francisco?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chengdu to San Francisco?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, March can be a great choice for travel to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco from Chengdu in March are about $1,207 on average during March, but can be found for as low as $738.

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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anish,Aug 2025

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Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .

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Cathay Pacific

7.6

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993 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .

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What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chengdu to San Francisco round-trip?
Currently priced at $971, Cathay Pacific will fly you from Chengdu to San Francisco and back. In addition to Cathay Pacific, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.
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 $357). 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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