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Flights from Chengdu to San Francisco
What to know about flights from Chengdu to San Francisco?
The distance between Chengdu and San Francisco is approximately 11,033.08 km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The cheapest month to book is October.
Cheapest one-way
$435
China Southern Airlines
CTU-SFO
23h 55m · 1 stop
Thu, Nov 19
Cheapest round-trip
$698
China Southern Airlines
CTU-SFO
23h 55m · 2 stops
Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26
Recommended airlines
When to travel
October
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
11,033.08 km
Flight distance
How can I find cheap flights from Chengdu to San Francisco?
Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Chengdu to San Francisco over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $435 and round-trip from $698. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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TFU 11:45 AM23h 55m1 stopSFO 7:40 PMChengdu - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 19 | China Southern Airlines
SFO 11:35 PM31h 25m1 stopCTU 11:00 PMSan Francisco - Chengdu | Thu, Nov 26 | China Southern Airlines
Price detailsDepartureTFU-WUHEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableWUH-SFOEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletReturnSFO-CANEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletCAN-CTUEconomy class
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In-flight meals are available$698 $1,17941% off41% off$1,179 $698 -
CTU 1:30 PM22h 10m1 stopSFO 7:40 PMChengdu - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 16 | China Southern Airlines
SFO 11:35 PM43h 25m1 stopCTU 11:00 AMSan Francisco - Chengdu | Mon, Nov 23 | China Southern Airlines
Price detailsDepartureCTU-CANEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletCAN-SFOEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletReturnSFO-CANEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletCAN-CTUEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$795 $1,17933% off33% off$1,179 $795
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CTU 7:30 PM40h 10m1 stopSFO 7:40 PMChengdu - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 18 | China Southern Airlines
SFO 11:35 PM19h 5m1 stopTFU 10:40 AMSan Francisco - Chengdu | Mon, Nov 23 | China Southern Airlines
Price detailsDepartureCTU-CANEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletReturnSFO-WUHEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletWUH-TFUEconomy class
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In-flight meals are available$850 $1,17928% off28% off$1,179 $850
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TFU 10:10 PM33h 50m1 stopSFO 5:00 PMChengdu - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 23 | Sichuan Airlines
SFO 7:27 AM33h 43m1 stopTFU 8:10 AMSan Francisco - Chengdu | Tue, Oct 27 | Alaska Airlines
Price detailsDepartureTFU-LAXEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletLAX-SFOEconomy class
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Wi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletReturnSFO-LAXEconomy class
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Wi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletLAX-TFUEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$85927% off$1,179 $859 -
TFU 11:45 AM23h 55m1 stopSFO 7:40 PMChengdu - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 23 | China Southern Airlines
SFO 11:35 PM19h 5m1 stopTFU 10:40 AMSan Francisco - Chengdu | Thu, Nov 26 | China Southern Airlines
Price detailsDepartureTFU-WUHEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWUH-SFOEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletReturnSFO-WUHEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletWUH-TFUEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are available$87226% off$1,179 $872
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TFU 10:00 PM37h 32m1 stopSFO 8:32 PMChengdu - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 30 | Sichuan Airlines
SFO 9:14 AM30h 56m1 stopTFU 8:10 AMSan Francisco - Chengdu | Fri, Nov 6 | Frontier Airlines
Price detailsDepartureTFU-LAXEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletLAX-SFOEconomy class
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ReturnSFO-LAXEconomy class
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LAX-TFUEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$87326% off$1,179 $873 -
TFU 10:00 PM37h 32m1 stopSFO 8:32 PMChengdu - San Francisco | Tue, Oct 27 | Sichuan Airlines
SFO 9:14 AM31h 56m1 stopTFU 8:10 AMSan Francisco - Chengdu | Fri, Oct 30 | Frontier Airlines
Price detailsDepartureTFU-LAXEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletLAX-SFOEconomy class
Included
ReturnSFO-LAXEconomy class
Included
LAX-TFUEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$87326% off$1,179 $873
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CTU 10:30 PM37h 10m1 stopSFO 7:40 PMChengdu - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 22 | China Southern Airlines
SFO 11:35 PM19h 5m1 stopTFU 10:40 AMSan Francisco - Chengdu | Thu, Nov 26 | China Southern Airlines
Price detailsDepartureCTU-CANEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableReturnSFO-WUHEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletWUH-TFUEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are available$88025% off$1,179 $880
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TFU 11:45 AM23h 55m1 stopSFO 7:40 PMChengdu - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | China Southern Airlines
SFO 9:14 AM30h 56m1 stopTFU 8:10 AMSan Francisco - Chengdu | Fri, Nov 13 | Frontier Airlines
Price detailsDepartureTFU-WUHEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableWUH-SFOEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletReturnSFO-LAXEconomy class
Included
LAX-TFUEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$89524% off$1,179 $895
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CTU 8:15 AM17h 15m1 stopSFO 9:30 AMChengdu - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 12 | Cathay Pacific
SFO 10:55 PM31h 15m1 stopCTU 10:10 PMSan Francisco - Chengdu | Sun, Nov 15 | Cathay Pacific
Price detailsDepartureCTU-HKGEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletHKG-SFOEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletReturnSFO-HKGEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletHKG-CTUEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outlet$89624% off$1,179 $896 -
CTU 1:00 PM17h 25m1 stopSFO 2:00 PMChengdu - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
SFO 3:00 PM6hNonstopCTU 4:00 PMSan Francisco - Chengdu | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal AirlineFind more flightsFind more flights
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TFU 11:45 AM23h 55m1 stopSFO 7:40 PMChengdu - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 19 | China Southern Airlines
Price detailsTFU-WUHEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWUH-SFOEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$435 $59026% off26% off$590 $435
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TFU 11:45 AM23h 55m1 stopSFO 8:40 PMChengdu - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 26 | China Southern Airlines
Price detailsTFU-WUHEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWUH-SFOEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$436 $59026% off26% off$590 $436
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CTU 7:30 PM40h 10m1 stopSFO 7:40 PMChengdu - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 22 | China Southern Airlines
Price detailsCTU-CANEconomy classIn-flight meals are available$437 $59026% off26% off$590 $437
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TFU 11:45 AM23h 55m1 stopSFO 7:40 PMChengdu - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 12 | China Southern Airlines
Price detailsWUH-SFOEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$44025% off$590 $440
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TFU 11:25 AM24h 15m1 stopSFO 8:40 PMChengdu - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 15 | China Southern Airlines
Price detailsWUH-SFOEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$44025% off$590 $440
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TFU 11:45 AM23h 55m1 stopSFO 7:40 PMChengdu - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 2 | China Southern Airlines
Price detailsTFU-WUHEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWUH-SFOEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$44125% off$590 $441
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CTU 7:30 PM40h 10m1 stopSFO 7:40 PMChengdu - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 8 | China Southern Airlines
Price detailsCTU-CANEconomy classIn-flight meals are available$44225% off$590 $442
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CTU 5:30 PM42h 10m1 stopSFO 7:40 PMChengdu - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 18 | China Southern Airlines
Price detailsCTU-CANEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$44425% off$590 $444
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CTU 10:00 PM37h 40m1 stopSFO 8:40 PMChengdu - San Francisco | Sun, Oct 18 | China Southern Airlines
Price detailsCTU-CANEconomy classIn-flight meals are available$44624% off$590 $446
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CTU 10:30 PM37h 10m1 stopSFO 7:40 PMChengdu - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 1 | China Southern Airlines
Price detailsCTU-CANEconomy classIn-flight meals are available$44824% off$590 $448
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CTU 1:00 PM17h 25m1 stopSFO 2:00 PMChengdu - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal AirlineFind more flightsFind more flights
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Flight.News
A Heat Advisory remains in effect for San Francisco and surrounding Bay Area regions until 10 PM PDT Wednesday. Expect hot conditions with maximum temperatures in the mid-90s to low-100s and limited overnight relief. This level of heat affects anyone without effective cooling or adequate hydration, with likely impacts on health systems, heat-sensitive industries, and infrastructure.
Which airlines are the most popular for Chengdu to San Francisco flights?
The most popular airlines flying from Chengdu to San Francisco are Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, and Air China, among 7 carriers on this route. China Southern Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Cathay Pacific
China Southern Airlines
Air China
Air Macau
China Eastern Airlines
United Airlines
Xiamen Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chengdu to San Francisco according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.
Trip.com price insights on flights from Chengdu to San Francisco
Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Chengdu to San Francisco?
Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Chengdu to San Francisco is October, with an average price of $475; while the month with the highest flight price is usually August, with an average price of up to $1,230.
$1,230
$853
$475
$98
When is the cheapest day to fly from Chengdu to San Francisco during Columbus Day?
Columbus Day is scheduled for Oct 12. The cheapest flights from Chengdu to San Francisco are available on Oct 12, with fares starting at $486.
$572
$529
$486
$443
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the cheapest flights from Chengdu to San Francisco (CTU-SFO)?
Based on Trip.com data, China Southern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $435 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. TFU to SFO on Thu, Nov 19), while China Southern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $698 departing on Thu, Nov 19 and returning on Thu, Nov 26. -
Which airlines offer direct flights from Chengdu to San Francisco?
At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chengdu to San Francisco with the following airlines, including: Air China Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days. -
When is the best time to book flights from Chengdu to San Francisco?
By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chengdu to San Francisco is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals. -
How can I find the best deals on flights from Chengdu to San Francisco?
To find best deals on flights from Chengdu to San Francisco, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
· Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Nov 19, with one-way flights priced at just $435.
· Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Southern Airlines.
· Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
· Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
· Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Francisco travel is around July.
· Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users. -
When are flight tickets from Chengdu (CTU) to San Francisco (SFO) the cheapest?
The cheapest months to fly from Chengdu to San Francisco is October, when demand for travel is lower. -
Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Chengdu to San Francisco on?
After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chengdu to San Francisco on October 19, 2026 with China Southern Airlines, with prices starting at $434. -
Which airports can I fly into San Francisco from Chengdu?
You can arrive at any of the following airports in San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to San Francisco International Airport (CTU-SFO) are by far the most popular option for this route. -
Is there any time difference between Chengdu and San Francisco?
The time difference between San Francisco and Chengdu is 16h. -
How do I change or cancel my ticket from Chengdu to San Francisco?
Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages. -
What is the average cost of a one-way flight from Chengdu to San Francisco?
Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Chengdu to San Francisco is $796. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability. -
How do I book flights from Chengdu to San Francisco on Trip.com?
Enter Chengdu and San Francisco, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation. -
Are there budget airlines on the Chengdu to San Francisco route?
Spring Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Chengdu to San Francisco. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.
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