How long is the flight from San Francisco to Chengdu?

Departing from San Francisco to Chengdu will take you 20h 25m. The distance from San Francisco to Chengdu is about 6851 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chengdu ranges from 0.0 - 250.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 250.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chengdu when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chengdu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to CTU?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Chengdu as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Chengdu that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Chengdu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Chengdu?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Chengdu.

Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Chengdu?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Chengdu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Deal found 23/10£2,237

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Average price	£918

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chengdu (average of £644). Flying from San Francisco to Chengdu in September is currently the most expensive (average of £2,129). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Chengdu?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Chengdu flights typically cost between £679 and £884 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £814 on Cathay Pacific (8 Nov–12 Nov).

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How long is the flight from San Francisco to Chengdu?
Departing from San Francisco to Chengdu will take you 20h 25m. The distance from San Francisco to Chengdu is about 6851 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Chengdu that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Chengdu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Chengdu?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Chengdu.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Chengdu?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Chengdu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Chengdu?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chengdu (average of £644). Flying from San Francisco to Chengdu in September is currently the most expensive (average of £2,129). 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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San Francisco to Chengdu flights typically cost between £679 and £884 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £814 on Cathay Pacific (8 Nov–12 Nov).