CTU - SFO

$554 Find Cheap Flights from Chengdu to San Francisco

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chengdu to San Francisco departing on 4/1. 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.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chengdu to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chengdu to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$749
China Southern
Wed 4/1Sat 4/4
CTU - SFO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$1,125
Typical prices: $793-$1,178
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/6
CTU - SFO • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights from Chengdu to San Francisco (CTU-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chengdu to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chengdu to San Francisco

Wed, Apr 1 - Sat, Apr 4
China Southern Logo
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
CTU
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SFO
42h 30m2 stops
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 10:45 am
SFO
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CTU
19h 10m1 stop
$749China Southern
Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 9:49 pm
CTU
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SFO
22h 49m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:52 pm - 9:55 pm
SFO
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CTU
35h 03m2 stops
$872Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 8:34 pm
CTU
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SFO
22h 04m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 9:55 pm
SFO
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CTU
22h 25m2 stops
$874Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 8:34 pm
CTU
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SFO
21h 34m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 9:20 pm
SFO
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CTU
29h 45m1 stop
$965Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Sat, Apr 11
China Southern Logo
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
CTU
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SFO
40h 30m2 stops
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 10:45 am
SFO
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CTU
19h 10m1 stop
$1,011China Southern
Wed, Apr 1 - Sat, Apr 4
China Southern Logo
9:30 pm - 8:30 pm
CTU
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SFO
38h 00m2 stops
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 6:00 pm
SFO
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CTU
26h 25m2 stops
$1,110China Southern
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 8:34 pm
CTU
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SFO
21h 34m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 11:35 pm
SFO
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CTU
19h 35m1 stop
$1,119Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Sat, Apr 11
China Southern Logo
9:30 pm - 8:30 pm
CTU
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SFO
38h 00m3 stops
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 6:00 pm
SFO
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CTU
26h 25m2 stops
$1,148China Southern
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18
Air China Logo
9:00 am - 9:30 am
CTU
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SFO
16h 30m1 stop
Air China Logo
12:00 pm - 11:35 pm
SFO
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CTU
19h 35m1 stop
$1,204Air China
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 3:35 pm
CTU
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SFO
24h 15m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 9:55 pm
SFO
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CTU
22h 25m2 stops
$1,234Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chengdu to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chengdu to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Chengdu to San Francisco?

Percentage of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chengdu to San Francisco chosen by KAYAK users via each layover airport in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Beijing (PEK) is the top choice – 58% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Chengdu to San Francisco picked an itinerary connecting there.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Chengdu to San Francisco?

Average round-trip price for 1-stop flights from Chengdu to San Francisco clicked by KAYAK users in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Flights via Incheon (ICN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,368.

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Chengdu to San Francisco?

Shortest average total travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chengdu to San Francisco via different layover airports, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

Consider flying via Shanghai (PVG) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 16h 35m.

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Chengdu to San Francisco?

Average layover duration at different layover airports for 1-stop one-way flights from Chengdu to San Francisco, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

If you prefer a quick connection, Hong Kong (HKG) often has the shortest layovers from Chengdu to San Francisco, with an average of 2h 26m.

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Good to know

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$749
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 37% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
Flight from Chengdu to San Francisco

When to book flights from Chengdu to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chengdu to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Chengdu to San Francisco

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chengdu to San Francisco was $554 for a one-way ticket and $872 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chengdu and San Francisco?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Chengdu and on arrival in San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chengdu to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chengdu to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chengdu to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chengdu to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Chengdu is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chengdu to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Chengdu with another airline. Booking your flights between Chengdu and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chengdu to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Chengdu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Chengdu to San Francisco

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Chengdu (CTU)
San Francisco (SFO)