Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Chengdu
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Chengdu
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Chengdu? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Francisco to Chengdu vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 37,500–71,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Francisco to Chengdu for specific travel dates.
2026-11-09
SFO - CTU
Economy | 2 Stops
From 37,500 Pts + $22.8
2026-11-07
SFO - CTU
Economy | 2 Stops
From 37,500 Pts + $28.4
2026-11-08
SFO - CTU
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 50,000 Pts + $42.8
San Francisco to Chengdu flight facts
Distance
6,856 mi
11,034 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 14h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+16h
Chengdu is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Chengdu
CTU · Chengdu Shuangliu Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Jose - Chengdu · San Jose is 30 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Francisco - Chengdu · Chengdu is 35 mi from Chengdu
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Chengdu
Premium cabin
2026-12-31
SFO - CTU
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 71,500 Pts + $13.1
Premium cabin
2026-12-30
SFO - CTU
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 71,500 Pts + $20.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Chengdu (China)
Waldorf Astoria Chengdu
From 50,000 Pts or $183
Chengdu (China)
YiuTeung Mansion, an SLH Hotel
From 50,000 Pts or $186
Chengdu (China)
The St. Regis Chengdu
From Pts or $133
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco to Chengdu depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Francisco to Chengdu.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Chengdu.
San Francisco and Chengdu are about 6,856 miles (11,034 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 6,856-mile straight-line distance takes about 14h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Chengdu is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). Arrivals in Chengdu: Chengdu Shuangliu Intl (CTU).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Chengdu, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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