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Cheap flights from Chengdu (CTU) to San Francisco (SFO) from $611

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CTU — SFO
Jun 14 — Jun 211
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Cheap flight deals from Chengdu to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chengdu (CTU) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 9, 2024.

Round-trip from

$268
From Chengdu to San Francisco
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chengdu to San Francisco?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, 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 time of day to fly from CTU to SFO?

When flying from Chengdu to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Chengdu to San Francisco flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Chengdu to San Francisco specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,022,473 searches. Prices were last updated on June 9, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Chengdu to San Francisco in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Thu 7/46:55 amCTU - SFO
1 stop17h 10mChina Eastern
Sat 9/712:00 pmSFO - CTU
1 stop33h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/9$1,526
Thu 7/46:55 amCTU - SFO
1 stop17h 10mChina Eastern
Sat 9/712:00 pmSFO - CTU
2 stops37h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/9$1,655
Mon 7/86:55 amCTU - SFO
1 stop17h 10mChina Eastern
Mon 7/1512:00 pmSFO - CTU
1 stop33h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/9$1,697
Thu 7/46:55 amCTU - SFO
1 stop17h 10mChina Eastern
Sat 9/712:00 pmSFO - CTU
3 stops32h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/9$1,743
Mon 7/86:55 amCTU - SFO
1 stop17h 10mChina Eastern
Mon 7/1512:00 pmSFO - CTU
2 stops37h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/9$1,826
Thu 6/276:55 amCTU - SFO
1 stop17h 10mChina Eastern
Sat 8/1012:00 pmSFO - CTU
1 stop33h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/8$1,852
Thu 7/188:00 amCTU - SFO
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/512:50 amSFO - CTU
3 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,895
Mon 7/86:55 amCTU - SFO
1 stop17h 10mChina Eastern
Mon 7/1512:00 pmSFO - CTU
3 stops32h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/9$1,913
Thu 7/188:00 amCTU - SFO
1 stop21h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/611:25 amSFO - CTU
1 stop20h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,952

Chengdu to San Francisco 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chengdu and San Francisco in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,022,473 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Chengdu to San Francisco in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Fri 11/18:00 pmCTU - SFO
1 stop31h 00mAir China
Wed 3/192:20 pmSFO - CTU
1 stop36h 55mAir China
Deal found 6/7$1,144
Wed 10/301:25 pmCTU - SFO
2 stops21h 50mChina Southern
Sat 3/1512:35 amSFO - CTU
2 stops28h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 6/7$1,249
Thu 10/319:05 amCTU - SFO
1 stop15h 55mChina Eastern
Wed 3/198:30 amSFO - CTU
2 stops25h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/7$1,308
Mon 10/289:05 amCTU - SFO
1 stop15h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 11/35:30 amSFO - CTU
2 stops38h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/9$1,329
Fri 11/12:35 pmCTU - SFO
1 stop34h 25mChina Eastern
Wed 3/198:30 amSFO - CTU
2 stops25h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/7$1,330
Mon 10/289:05 amCTU - SFO
2 stops22h 18mChina Eastern
Sun 11/35:30 amSFO - CTU
2 stops38h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/9$1,345
Wed 8/288:00 amCTU - SFO
1 stop17h 50mAir China
Wed 12/41:20 pmSFO - CTU
1 stop30h 05mAir China
Deal found 6/9$1,372
Wed 10/303:35 pmCTU - SFO
2 stops19h 40mChina Southern
Tue 3/1812:35 amSFO - CTU
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 6/7$1,376
Wed 8/287:00 amCTU - SFO
1 stop18h 50mAir China
Wed 12/41:20 pmSFO - CTU
2 stops37h 40mAir China
Deal found 6/9$1,407

One-way flights to San Francisco from Chengdu

Search for one-way flight options from Chengdu to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,022,473 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Chengdu to San Francisco can select one of these great deals. Users can also find round-trip Chengdu to San Francisco flights by using the search form above.
Wed 10/303:30 pmCTU - SFO
1 stop33h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/8$611
Thu 9/191:00 pmCTU - SFO
2 stops22h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 6/8$628
Thu 9/197:40 amCTU - SFO
3 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$666
Wed 10/309:05 amCTU - SFO
2 stops24h 52mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/8$681
Wed 10/309:05 amCTU - SFO
3 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$762
Thu 9/196:55 amCTU - SFO
1 stop17h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/8$818
Thu 7/48:00 amCTU - SFO
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$864
Thu 7/46:55 amCTU - SFO
1 stop17h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/9$1,041
Thu 7/41:00 pmCTU - SFO
3 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,105

Find flights from Chengdu to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chengdu to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,022,473 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$1,144 - $2,289

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Fri 11/1

1 stop31h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

1 stop36h 55m

$1,144

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Wed 10/30

2 stops21h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 3/15

2 stops28h 20m

$1,249

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Thu 10/31

1 stop15h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

2 stops25h 25m

$1,308

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Fri 11/1

1 stop34h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

2 stops25h 25m

$1,330

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Wed 8/28

1 stop17h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 12/4

1 stop30h 05m

$1,372

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Wed 10/30

2 stops19h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 3/18

1 stop19h 40m

$1,376

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Wed 8/28

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 12/4

2 stops37h 40m

$1,407

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Fri 11/1

2 stops24h 52m

San Francisco

Tue 3/18

1 stop19h 40m

$1,456

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Sat 11/2

2 stops37h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 3/16

2 stops37h 00m

$2,289

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chengdu to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chengdu to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Chengdu to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Chengdu with our price prediction graph.
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Temperature and rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated June 9, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chengdu to San Francisco, such as China Eastern, Air China and China Southern. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,883 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff was super awesome and responsive! One of the best flights we have been on, ever.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,883 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,883 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff was super awesome and responsive! One of the best flights we have been on, ever.

Air France
7.5
Good
1,711 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,883 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff was super awesome and responsive! One of the best flights we have been on, ever.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,680 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,883 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff was super awesome and responsive! One of the best flights we have been on, ever.

China Eastern
7.3
Good
461 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,883 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff was super awesome and responsive! One of the best flights we have been on, ever.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
7,057 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,883 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff was super awesome and responsive! One of the best flights we have been on, ever.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Chengdu to San Francisco for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Chengdu to San Francisco for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air China for just $1,144, but on average you can expect to pay $1,471.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chengdu to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,144, Air China will fly you from Chengdu to San Francisco and back. In addition to Air China, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Southern and China Eastern - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,249 and $1,308, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chengdu to San Francisco one-way?

    $611 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Eastern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Southern and Air France, with prices starting from $628 and $1,595, respectively.

  • What does CTU to SFO mean?

    CTU stands for Chengdu Airport, while SFO stands for San Francisco Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chengdu to San Francisco that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Chengdu to San Francisco flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Chengdu to San Francisco with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Chengdu to San Francisco flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chengdu to San Francisco that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Chengdu to San Francisco offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Chengdu to San Francisco?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Chengdu to San Francisco flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Chengdu to San Francisco flight deals updated?

    The Chengdu to San Francisco flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/9.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chengdu to San Francisco?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chengdu to San Francisco (average of $268). Flying from Chengdu to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $385). 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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Air ChinaCheapest$1,050Average$1,259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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