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Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Chengdu:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Chengdu takes 00m, covering 6,851 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Chengdu range from $866 to $1,242, with an average of $1,026 over the past 12 months. Anything below $866 counts as a good deal.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Chengdu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $516, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from San Francisco to Chengdu usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Chengdu (CTU).

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Chengdu most commonly connect through:

• Beijing Capital (PEK) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from San Francisco to Chengdu. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $867 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,420, a difference of $553.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 05m, compared with 19h 06m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and 21h 32m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Chengdu are Furong Ancient City, Tianfu Square and Xiling Snow Mountain Ski Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chengdu on KAYAK.

EVA Air offers the following services for economy passengers including inflight Wi-Fi for all cabin classes, inflight entertainment with a wide range of video, music, and gaming options, creative new meal choices, available for purchase, and access to charging points.

You can take airport buses No. 1 or 3, depending on where your destination is located in the city center. These buses run regularly and are relatively inexpensive. Additionally, Metro Line 18 connects Chengdu Tianfu Airport with the city center. Alternatively, from Terminal 1 or 2, you can take line 10 and transfer to line 3 to get to the city center. You can also take a taxi from the airport to the city center, although the fare may vary depending on the route and time of day.

Japan Airlines provides seat selection options for its passengers on flights from San Francisco to Chengdu. Passengers traveling in First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, or Economy Class on Japan Airlines can select their seats in advance. Seat selection is usually available 24 hours before flight departure for flights operated by Japan Airlines (JAL).

The luggage allowance on Asiana Airlines varies depending on the class of travel. Economy class passengers are generally allowed 1 or 2 pieces of checked baggage, each weighing up to 50 lbs, although the exact policy may depend on the fare purchased. Passengers are generally allowed 1 or 2 pieces of carry-on baggage, each weighing up to 22 lbs, depending on the travel class.