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

Flights from San Francisco to Chengdu usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU).

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Chengdu: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Chengdu pass through?

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Chengdu most commonly connect through: • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 76% of one-stop connections • Wuhan (WUH) - 16% of one-stop connections • Incheon Intl (ICN) - 3% of one-stop connections • Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 2% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Chengdu?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from San Francisco to Chengdu. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $826 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,157, a difference of $331. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Chengdu?

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.

How long is a flight from San Francisco to Chengdu?

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

Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco 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.

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

One-way fares from San Francisco to Chengdu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,084, which is 75% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Chengdu?

Flying via Wuhan (WUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 38m, compared with 20h 42m via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) and 22h 08m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Chengdu?

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.

How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Chengdu flight?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Chengdu range from $804 to $1,212, with an average of $877 over the past 12 months. Anything below $804 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Chengdu?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Chengdu. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 31% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Chengdu?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Chengdu at $731 round-trip. •December ($1,548) and June ($1,181) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 111% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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

Air China ($830) and China Southern ($1,152) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Chengdu according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) is the most popular layover for the San Francisco to Chengdu route. 76% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via HKG.

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

Flights via Beijing Capital (PEK) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $789. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Chengdu which airport offers the shortest layover?

Wuhan (WUH) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Chengdu layovers at 11h 24m over the past 3 months.

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6:20 pm - 7:20 pmSFO San Francisco-TFU Chengdu Tianfu Intl

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12:00 pm - 3:30 pmSFO San Francisco-TFU Chengdu Tianfu Intl

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11:35 pm - 4:25 pmSFO San Francisco-TFU Chengdu Tianfu Intl

24h 50m1 stop Wuhan

10:45 pm - 7:40 pmTFU Chengdu Tianfu Intl-SFO San Francisco

36h 55m3 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan

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36h 55m3 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan

$1,152China Southern

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10:55 pm - 4:30 pmSFO San Francisco-TFU Chengdu Tianfu Intl

25h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

9:20 am - 8:55 pmTFU Chengdu Tianfu Intl-SFO San Francisco

27h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Chengdu?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Chengdu. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 31% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Chengdu? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Chengdu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •January is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Chengdu at $731 round-trip.
•December ($1,548) and June ($1,181) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 111% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Chengdu?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Chengdu:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from San Francisco to Chengdu?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Chengdu takes 00m, covering 6,851 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco 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.
How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Chengdu flight?
Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Chengdu range from $804 to $1,212, with an average of $877 over the past 12 months. Anything below $804 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from San Francisco to Chengdu looking right now?
One-way fares from San Francisco to Chengdu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,084, which is 75% above the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Chengdu?
Flights from San Francisco to Chengdu usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Chengdu pass through?
One-stop flights from San Francisco to Chengdu most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 76% of one-stop connections
• Wuhan (WUH) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 2% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Chengdu?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from San Francisco to Chengdu. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $826 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,157, a difference of $331.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Chengdu?
Flying via Wuhan (WUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 38m, compared with 20h 42m via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) and 22h 08m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Chengdu?
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.
What popular places can I visit in Chengdu?
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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $826, about $331 less than Monday fares (29% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Chengdu trip for January. Fares historically average $731 round-trip in that month - typically $817 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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