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USD 594 USD 2,200

Duration

18 h 30 m 44 h 0 m

Stops From San Francisco

Departure From San Francisco

Before 6 AM

USD 594

6 AM - 12 PM

USD 1,635

12 PM - 6 PM

USD 611

Arrival at Chengdu

6 AM - 12 PM

USD 594

12 PM - 6 PM

USD 611

After 6 PM

USD 631

Alliances & Airlines

Oneworld

(2)

SkyTeam

(12)

Star Alliance

(8)

+ 3 more

Layover Airports

+ 4 more

Layover Duration

1 h 40 m 24 h 0 m

Top Flights From San Francisco

San Francisco To Chengdu Flights

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China Airlines, China Southern

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USD 594

Transit Visa may be required | Re Check-in of Baggage required

San Francisco to Chengdu , 22 Aug

China Airlines CI | 3

01:05

Sat, 22 Aug 26

Terminal I

San Francisco, United States

12 h 40 m

04:45

Sun, 23 Aug 26

Terminal T2

Taipei - Taoyuan Apt, Taiwan

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China Airlines CI | 791

08:20

Sun, 23 Aug 26

Terminal T1

Taipei - Taoyuan Apt, Taiwan

03 h 10 m

10:30

Sun, 23 Aug 26

Terminal T2

Hanoi, Vietnam

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China Southern CZ | 8360

21:10

Sun, 23 Aug 26

Terminal T2

Hanoi, Vietnam

02 h 10 m

00:20

Mon, 24 Aug 26

Terminal T2

Changsha, China

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China Southern CZ | 5975

07:30

Mon, 24 Aug 26

Terminal T2

Changsha, China

01 h 55 m

09:25

Mon, 24 Aug 26

Terminal T2

Chengdu, China

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Cathay Pacific

USD 611

Transit Visa may be required

San Francisco to Chengdu , 22 Aug

Cathay Pacific CX | 879

14:00

Sat, 22 Aug 26

Terminal I

San Francisco, United States

13 h 55 m

18:55

Sun, 23 Aug 26

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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Cathay Pacific CX | 986

10:00

Mon, 24 Aug 26

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

02 h 35 m

12:35

Mon, 24 Aug 26

Terminal T1

Chengdu, China

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Delta Air Lines, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines

USD 631

Transit Visa may be required

San Francisco to Chengdu , 22 Aug

Delta Air Lines DL | 2725

14:36

Sat, 22 Aug 26

Terminal T1

San Francisco, United States

01 h 26 m

16:02

Sat, 22 Aug 26

Terminal T3

Los Angeles, United States

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Korean Air KE | 18

13:00

Sun, 23 Aug 26

Terminal B

Los Angeles, United States

12 h 50 m

17:50

Mon, 24 Aug 26

Terminal T2

Seoul-Incheon, South Korea

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Asiana Airlines OZ | 323

20:00

Mon, 24 Aug 26

Terminal T2

Seoul-Incheon, South Korea

04 h

23:00

Mon, 24 Aug 26

Terminal T1

Chengdu, China

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China Eastern

USD 636

San Francisco to Chengdu , 22 Aug

China Eastern MU | 590

12:00

Sat, 22 Aug 26

Terminal I

San Francisco, United States

14 h

17:00

Sun, 23 Aug 26

Terminal T1

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

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China Eastern MU | 5441

20:45

Sun, 23 Aug 26

Terminal T1

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

03 h 10 m

23:55

Sun, 23 Aug 26

Terminal T2

Chengdu, China

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Cathay Pacific

USD 668

Transit Visa may be required

San Francisco to Chengdu , 22 Aug

Cathay Pacific CX | 873

01:20

Sat, 22 Aug 26

Terminal I

San Francisco, United States

13 h 55 m

06:15

Sun, 23 Aug 26

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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Cathay Pacific CX | 986

10:00

Sun, 23 Aug 26

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

02 h 35 m

12:35

Sun, 23 Aug 26

Terminal T1

Chengdu, China

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China Airlines

USD 878

Transit Visa may be required

San Francisco to Chengdu , 22 Aug

China Airlines CI | 3

01:05

Sat, 22 Aug 26

Terminal I

San Francisco, United States

12 h 40 m

04:45

Sun, 23 Aug 26

Terminal T2

Taipei - Taoyuan Apt, Taiwan

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China Airlines CI | 551

08:25

Sun, 23 Aug 26

Terminal T2

Taipei - Taoyuan Apt, Taiwan

03 h 35 m

12:00

Sun, 23 Aug 26

Terminal T1

Chengdu, China

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United Airlines

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USD 1,635

San Francisco to Chengdu , 22 Aug

United Airlines UA | 888

10:45

Sat, 22 Aug 26

Terminal I

San Francisco, United States

13 h 40 m

15:25

Sun, 23 Aug 26

Terminal T3

Beijing, China

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United Airlines UA | 7531 | Operated By Air China

17:45

Sun, 23 Aug 26

Terminal T3

Beijing, China

03 h 15 m

21:00

Sun, 23 Aug 26

Terminal T2

Chengdu, China

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Air China

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USD 2,011

San Francisco to Chengdu , 22 Aug

Air China CA | 986

13:00

Sat, 22 Aug 26

Terminal I

San Francisco, United States

14 h 05 m

18:05

Sun, 23 Aug 26

Terminal T3

Beijing, China

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Air China CA | 4194

19:45

Sun, 23 Aug 26

Terminal T3

Beijing, China

03 h 10 m

22:55

Sun, 23 Aug 26

Terminal T2

Chengdu, China

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San Francisco to Chengdu Flights Information:-

Looking for San Francisco to Chengdu Flight? Hereโ€™s all you need to know! For convenience and to save time, pick the airport that is closest to your destination. The nearest airport to Chengdu is Shuangliu and the IATA code for the same is CTU.
Currently, there are 9 airlines operating flights between the two destinations and approximately 20 flights take off from San Francisco to Chengdu every week.

Need information on San Francisco to Chengdu airfare?

The minimum airfare for a San Francisco to Chengdu flight would be 594, which may go up to 2011 depending on the route, booking time and availability.
It is recommended that you book a round-trip, since it always works out to be more economical.

Flight Details for San Francisco to Chengdu

If you are looking for San Francisco to Chengdu flights, there is no dearth of options to choose from. Several reputed airlines currently offer both direct and indirect flights between the two destinations. Some of these are Air China, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air, United Airlines. Out of these, only 0 airlines operate direct flights. Indirect flights may involve more travel time, but they usually cost lesser than direct flights.

The number of flights operated by each airline is as follows:Air China : 3, Asiana Airlines : 3, Cathay Pacific : 3, China Airlines : 3, China Eastern : 3, China Southern : 3, Delta Air Lines : 3, Korean Air : 3, United Airlines : 3

To board the first San Francisco to Chengdu flight, choose China Airlines, China Southern, which departs at 01:05 The last flight for this route is Delta Air Lines, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, departing at 14:36

Chengdu Airport Information

Shuangliu

About San Francisco (SFO)

One of the major cities of California, San Francisco, is famous and renowned for its liberal community and surroundings. San Francisco is among the most popular and most visited cities in the world and the reason behind its increasing charm are notable highlights, which includes urban class Victorian architecture, captivating beauty, mystical fog, and mostly its cultural diversity. Located on a small land, the city possess a population of over 8,15,000. The climatic condition of the city is mild, with cool winters and dry summers. One interesting thing about the city is that it has a history of being in the backdrop of many movies; reason being its closeness to Hollywood and its vibrant film-making community. English is the preferred language of the city and that serves as an asset to many international visitors. One can get in the surroundings by taking a flight to the nearest Airport or by taking other means of transport, such as train, bus, boat and car. The tourists can roam around the city on their own or can also hire cars, bikes or taxis to explore the beautiful city and its ecstatic locations. There are multiple sights which gives you enormous pleasure when visited, some of them are: Chinatown, Ocean Beach, Telegraph Hill, North Beach, Haight Ashbury, Cow Hollow, Mission, and Pacific Heights. You must not forget to visit the popular landmarks of the city, which clearly depicts its cultural heritage. The tourists can also see the city from water, taking the 'Harbour Tours'. When it comes to dining out in the city, San Francisco provides multiple options to splurge out your riches. Many fine dine restaurants, bars and clubs at the city provides delicious food and drinks to the visitors. While planning to explore the city, MakeMyTrip allows you to manage all your travel related queries with ease. The easy online ticket booking facilities renders one with a facility to quickly book their plane, train and bus tickets. The website also offers proper accommodation facilities to their customers, along with detailed information about the destination. One can also inquire about the National/International car rentals.

Important Information about San Francisco to Chengdu Flight

Lowest Fare to Travel with Date USD undefined- 22 Aug
Total flights from San Francisco to Chengdu in a week 20 Flights
First Flight China Airlines, China Southern, departs at 01:05
Last FlightDelta Air Lines, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, departs at 14:36
Non-Stop Flights from San Francisco to Chengdu0
Airport Name & codes of San Francisco & Chengdu San Francisco Airport, San Francisco-SFO, Shuangliu,Chengdu-CTU

San Francisco Address

Address : San Francisco, CA 94128, United States
Tel : +1 650-821-8211

About Chengdu (CTU)

Located in the heart of the Sichuan province, Chengdu is a bustling city that attracts tourists from around the world. There is history, nature, culture and much more to experience here. A trip to the Emei Mountain is bound to take the breath away of all those who arrive here. The scenery, which is often enveloped in mist, leaves tourists spellbound. The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is a wonderful place for young tourists, where they get acquainted with white and black soft-toy-like panda bears. The capital of the province of Sichuan is also a great place for those who like visiting temples. Some of the popular ones are the Erwang Temple, Qingyang Taoist Temple, Baoguo Temple and Wuhou Memorial Temple. The old parts of town make for a fantastic day out and all tourists on a Chengdu vacation must visit the Jinli Old Street and Shangli Ancient Town. Shopping, dining and entertainment venues are also dotted around this city. Chengdu is one of the best holiday destinations in all of China and can be reached comfortably with the help of MakeMyTrip.

Chengdu Address

Frequently Asked Questions - San Francisco to Chengdu Flights

Can I cancel my ticket from San Francisco to Chengdu without cancellation charges?

To avoid cancellation charges on your air tickets, you need to make a selection at the time of booking for ZERO cancellation. Please note, the zero cancellation facility is chargeable with minimum amount and can help you save a lot at the time sudden cancellations.

Can I find cheap accommodation near to airport when travelling from San Francisco to Chengdu?

There are several accommodation options available near the Shuangliu. You can check for both budget friendly and well as five star accommodation near the airport depending on your requirement and budget. These hotels are mostly suitable for business travellers.

What is the best time to book cheap flight tickets from San Francisco to Chengdu?

To get cheap flight tickets from San Francisco to Chengdu, the best time would be to plan your trip during the off season. At that time the flight tickets are usually cheaper than the peak season and the accommodation booking is also available at the affordable price. The other way of booking cheap flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Chengdu (CTU) is to book atleast 4 weeks in advance before your departure date to get competitive pricing on your tickets even during the peak season.

How do MakeMyTrip finds the lowest available dare for flights from San Francisco to Chengdu?

MakeMyTrip is a popular travel portal that also works as a travel search engine that allows you to see best available results for your flight search. Every time you make search for flights to any destination, the MMT algorithm picks all the available air carriers for the route and filter rates basis on the cheapest fare available in their system. At MMT, you can not only search flights on the basis of the fare, but you can also see which flight offers direct route, which has multiple stop-overs, baggage allowance, in-flight meal options, cancellation policy, etc. You can also check available discounts offered by payments partners and air carriers when booking the flight.

Which airlines offer cheapest airfare from San Francisco to Chengdu?

There is no set pricing for airlines to offer cheap flight fare from San Francisco to Chengdu. These fares are mostly decided on the basis of algorithms followed by air carriers to final the prizing based on demand. However, some multiple route flights with stop-overs offer cheap flights as compared to direct flight departing from San Francisco to Chengdu.

Is passport mandatory to travel from San Francisco to Chengdu?

When making an international trip, passport is mandatory as it defines your identity to the other nation officials. The VISA norms may differ from country to country, which means some would allow Visa on arrival and others may require you to obtain visa in advance. But the availability of passport is mandatory at the time of departure and arrival as well.

Is there a way to make flexible departure date bookings for your San Francisco to Chengdu flight tickets?

Some travel portals like MakeMyTrip offer flexible departure and arrival booking option with certain air carrier when booking from San Francisco to Chengdu. You can check the flexible booking flight options once you get the results filters based on your search and make the booking accordingly. Please note, some airlines make charge extra for flexible travel dates.