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Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Chengdu

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Chengdu flights are currently cheapest in December.

Direct flights from San Francisco International to Chengdu

Alternative San Francisco International to Chengdu routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Francisco International to Chengdu? You could fly into the following airports instead.

San Francisco to Chengdu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 4,003
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time14 hrs, 30 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week6

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Chengdu: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Chengdu: Chengdu Shuangliu International and Chengdu Tianfu International.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from San Francisco International to Chengdu is AED 4,003. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
14 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Chengdu.
Air China and United fly direct from San Francisco International to Chengdu.
There are 6 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Chengdu, as of June 2024.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Chengdu is usually August.
If you're flying from San Francisco International Airport, the cheapest airport near Chengdu is Chengdu Tianfu International – which is 37.7 km away from the center of Chengdu. We've found flights to this airport from AED 4,003.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Chengdu on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 14 hours and 30 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chengdu but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chengdu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 26°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chengdu, when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 0°C. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, Zipair and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Chengdu.

How to find cheap flights from San Francisco International to Chengdu

Looking for cheap flight tickets from San Francisco International to Chengdu? Skyscanner compares flight prices across more than 1,200 airlines and travel providers.

Regardless of whether you're looking for a one-way ticket to Chengdu or a return flight, here are some tips to secure the best flight price and make planning your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit search. From Emirates and Etihad to international carriers like Air India and Wizz Air, we compare all major airlines with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from San Francisco International to Chengdu. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.

  • Flex your dates to find the cheapest SFO - CTU flight tickets on Skyscanner. Search for flights but don’t enter the departure date and instead click ‘whole month’. This tool will find the cheapest month and dates to fly to Chengdu from San Francisco International.

  • Set up a Price Alert for San Francisco International-Chengdu flight tickets. You can easily track the fare of flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal. Or download our app and get price alerts straight to your phone.

  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between San Francisco International and Chengdu? Make sure to tick 'Non-stop flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results.

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Book flight tickets from San Francisco International to Chengdu with extra peace of mind

Back in 2020, most airlines introduced policies to make travel during COVID-19 as easy as possible. The worst of the pandemic is now over, but some of these policies remain in place for you to take advantage of as you step back out into the world.

  • Find flexible getaways. Some airlines introduced flexible booking policies in 2020 – and many of these are still available. If you book a flexible plane ticket from San Francisco International to Chengdu, it means your money is still safe if your flights are changed or cancelled due to COVID-19.

  • Get insured. Choose travel cost protection that covers COVID-19, too. It's available at the checkout as you book your flight from San Francisco International to Chengdu with us.

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