Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Chengdu?

Flights from San Diego to Chengdu usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Chengdu (CTU).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Chengdu?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Diego to Chengdu.

What popular places can I visit in Chengdu?

Some of the most popular sights in Chengdu are Furong Ancient City, Tianfu Square and Anren Ancient Town. These are among the most viewed places in Chengdu on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Chengdu?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from San Diego to Chengdu changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $1,140 to $2,044. That means the highest observed fare was about 79% higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Diego to Chengdu looking right now?

One-way fares from San Diego to Chengdu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,060, which is 37% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between San Diego and Chengdu?

Chengdu is 15 hours ahead of San Diego (China Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Chengdu?

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Chengdu typically range from $1,116 to $1,116. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,140, on Cathay Pacific.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Diego to Chengdu?

Cathay Pacific ($1,140) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from San Diego to Chengdu in the last 5 days.

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Thu, Jan 28 - Tue, Feb 16

4:16 pm - 10:10 pmSAN San Diego-CTU Chengdu

37h 54m2 stops San Francisco Hong Kong Intl

8:15 am - 7:52 pmCTU Chengdu-SAN San Diego

27h 37m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,140Cathay Pacific

Sun, Nov 15 - Thu, Nov 19

4:25 pm - 10:10 pmSAN San Diego-CTU Chengdu

37h 45m2 stops San Francisco Hong Kong Intl

8:15 am - 1:36 pmCTU Chengdu-SAN San Diego

21h 21m2 stops Hong Kong Intl San Francisco

$1,186Cathay Pacific

Sun, Nov 15 - Thu, Nov 19

6:35 pm - 10:10 pmSAN San Diego-CTU Chengdu

35h 35m2 stops San Francisco Hong Kong Intl

8:15 am - 5:41 pmCTU Chengdu-SAN San Diego

25h 26m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,280Cathay Pacific

Sun, Dec 13 - Sun, Dec 20

9:06 am - 1:25 pmSAN San Diego-CTU Chengdu

36h 19m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl

2:40 pm - 2:41 pmCTU Chengdu-SAN San Diego

40h 01m2 stops Hong Kong Intl San Francisco

$1,320Multiple Airlines

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1:30 pm - 10:55 amSAN San Diego-CTU Chengdu

29h 25m3 stops Calgary Vancouver Intl Hong Kong Intl

10:30 pm - 4:10 pmCTU Chengdu-SAN San Diego

33h 40m3 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Incheon Intl Vancouver Intl

$1,967Multiple Airlines

Sun, Dec 13 - Sun, Dec 20

5:00 pm - 10:55 amSAN San Diego-CTU Chengdu

25h 55m2 stops Vancouver Intl Hong Kong Intl

10:30 pm - 4:10 pmCTU Chengdu-SAN San Diego

33h 40m3 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Incheon Intl Vancouver Intl

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Chengdu? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Diego to Chengdu departing in january.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Chengdu?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Diego to Chengdu.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Chengdu?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
Have flight prices from San Diego to Chengdu changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $1,140 to $2,044. That means the highest observed fare was about 79% higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Diego to Chengdu looking right now?
One-way fares from San Diego to Chengdu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,060, which is 37% above the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Chengdu?
Flights from San Diego to Chengdu usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Chengdu (CTU).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Chengdu?
Chengdu is 15 hours ahead of San Diego (China Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Chengdu?
Some of the most popular sights in Chengdu are Furong Ancient City, Tianfu Square and Anren Ancient Town. These are among the most viewed places in Chengdu on KAYAK.

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