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Find the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Chengdu within the next three months. Book one-way flights from $416 or round-trip tickets from $749.

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Flight Info | San Francisco to Chengdu

The distance between San Francisco and Chengdu is about 11,033.08 km. It takes around 14 hours 30 minutes on average to fly from San Francisco to Chengdu. The most popular month to Chengdu is March. The off-season for travel is April.

Cheapest one-way flight price $416
Cheapest return ticket price $749
Off-season for travel April
Peak season for travel March
Flight distance 11,033.08 km
Average flight time 14 hours 30 minutes

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Chengdu?

The best time to book the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Chengdu is between Sep 14 and Sep 21. One-way ticket prices start at $410 according to our flight calendar.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Chengdu (CTU) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from San Francisco to Chengdu based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chengdu (CTU) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $1,531.

  • How long does it take to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Chengdu (CTU)?

    It takes about 14 hours 30 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Chengdu (CTU).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Chengdu (CTU)?

    Airlines with flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chengdu (CTU): United Airlines.

  • How many airports are there in Chengdu (CTU)?

    There are 2 airport(s) near Chengdu (CTU): Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport.

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