--- title: "£343 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Chengdu (SFO to CTU) - Expedia.co.uk" description: "Reserve one-way or return flights from San Francisco to Chengdu with no change fee on selected flights. Earn your airline miles on top of our rewards! Get 2026 flight deals for now!" canonical: "https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/sfo/ctu/san-francisco-to-chengdu" language: en-GB market: GB currency: GBP prices_as_of: 2026-11-13T18:47:22Z --- # £343 Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chengdu (CTU) ![A street vendor on a bicycle cart with bamboo sticks and a red wall in the background.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/930/f4a331a5-ada4-4a6e-88f7-bf8fee62997e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) [View £343 flight on Sun, 18 Apr 2027](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:SFO,to:TFU,departure:18/04/2027TANYT&trip=oneway&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:342.20&airProductToken=AQqmAQo1CMGmARIDNzMyGLJxIIu4ASj75aoDMNnmqgM4T0AAWAFqCVlTVEFOREFSRHIIU09XU1JVU1MKNQjNjAESAzgzMBiLuAEgl2son-mqAzCo8KoDOFNAAVgBaglZU1RBTkRBUkRyCFNPV1NSVVNTCjYIzYwBEgQ4NDIxGJdrILOhASjK8qoDMIj0qgM4U0ABWAFqCVlTVEFOREFSRHIIU09XU1JVU1MSCggBEAEYASoCTUYYASIECAEQASgCKAQoBjAB) ## Popular airlines from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Shuangliu Intl. Airport (CTU) [Cathay Pacific](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:SFO,to:CTU,departure:27/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CTU,to:SFO,departure:04/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"CX"}}]) [China Southern Airlines](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:SFO,to:CTU,departure:27/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CTU,to:SFO,departure:04/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"CZ"}}]) [Air China](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:SFO,to:CTU,departure:27/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CTU,to:SFO,departure:04/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"CA"}}]) [United](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:SFO,to:CTU,departure:27/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CTU,to:SFO,departure:04/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"UA"}}]) [China Eastern Airlines](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:SFO,to:CTU,departure:27/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CTU,to:SFO,departure:04/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"MU"}}]) [Air Canada](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:SFO,to:CTU,departure:27/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CTU,to:SFO,departure:04/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AC"}}]) [EVA Airways](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:SFO,to:CTU,departure:27/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CTU,to:SFO,departure:04/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"BR"}}]) ### Be in the know Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise\* ### Book smarter Save up to 25% on select hotels after you book a flight\* ### Earn twice Earn your airline miles on top of our rewards [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login) ## Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Chengdu (SFO-CTU) Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £343 for one-way flights and £694 for return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. All deals One way Return [Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Sun, 18 Apr from San Francisco to Chengdu, returning Sun, 2 May, priced at £694 Found 11 hours ago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:SFO,to:TFU,departure:18/04/2027TANYT&leg2=from:TFU,to:SFO,departure:02/05/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:693.90&airProductToken=AQpYCikIw7QBEgM2NTgYsnEggmgop96qAzCc5aoDOFpAAFgBcghaMkFaQVlVQworCMO0ARIEMzQ3NRiCaCCzoQEoq-qqAzC366oDOEtAAVgBcghaMkFaQVlVQwpYCisIw7QBEgQzNDc2GLOhASCCaCis%5FqsDML3%5FqwM4S0AAWAFyCFoyQVpBWVVDCikIw7QBEgM2NTkYgmggsnEo6IisAzC8kKwDOFpAAVgBcghaMkFaQVlVQxIKCAEQARgBKgJDWhgBIgQIARABKAIoBCgGMAE) Sun, 18 Apr - Sun, 2 May · SFO · TFU · From £694 · Return [Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Tue, 11 May from San Francisco to Chengdu, returning Tue, 25 May, priced at £768 Found 6 days ago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:SFO,to:CTU,departure:11/05/2027TANYT&leg2=from:CTU,to:SFO,departure:25/05/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:767.10&airProductToken=AQptCjQIw7ABEgM4NzMYsnEgxzIo-OCsAzD356wDOFFAAFgBaglFQ09OTElHSFRyCFFLMjFVU05SCjUIw7ABEgM5ODYYxzIg4qQBKNjprAMw8-qsAzhRQAFYAWoJRUNPTkxJR0hUcghRSzIxVVNOUgptCjUIw7ABEgM5MTcY4qQBIMcyKIr7rQMwvvytAzhRQABYAWoJRUNPTkxJR0hUcghRSzIxVVNOUgo0CMOwARIDODcyGMcyILJxKIaDrgMw9IiuAzhRQAFYAWoJRUNPTkxJR0hUcghRSzIxVVNOUhIKCAEQARgBKgJDWBgBIgQIARABKAIoBCgGMAE) Tue, 11 May - Tue, 25 May · SFO · CTU · From £768 · Return [Select Air China flight, departing Sat, 17 Apr from San Francisco to Chengdu, returning Fri, 30 Apr, priced at £784 Found 1 day ago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:SFO,to:TFU,departure:17/04/2027TANYT&leg2=from:TFU,to:SFO,departure:30/04/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:784.00&airProductToken=AQpmCjAIw4IBEgM5ODYYsnEgj1Eo8NiqAzC436oDOExAAFgBagZTVERFQ09yB0xMV05DVVcKMgjDggESBDE0MTcYj1Egs6EBKJPoqgMwx-mqAzhMQAFYAWoGU1RERUNPcgdMTFdOQ1VXCmYKMgjDggESBDE0MTgYs6EBII9RKOjlqwMwjeerAzhMQABYAWoGU1RERUNPcgdMTFdOQ1VXCjAIw4IBEgM5ODUYj1EgsnEorO-rAzCa9asDOExAAVgBagZTVERFQ09yB0xMV05DVVcSCggBEAEYASoCQ0EYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) Sat, 17 Apr - Fri, 30 Apr · SFO · TFU · From £784 · Return [Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Sun, 18 Apr from San Francisco to Chengdu, returning Sun, 2 May, priced at £825 Found 11 hours ago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:SFO,to:TFU,departure:18/04/2027TANYT&leg2=from:TFU,to:SFO,departure:02/05/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:824.90&airProductToken=AQqeAQo7CM2qARIEODgxMhiycSCLuAEom-KqAzD74qoDOFNAAFgBagJFTHIIU0FFMFpOTE56CgjEmAESBDg4MTIKLgjNqgESAzU4NhiLuAEgrzUo8uOqAzCr6qoDOFNAAVgBagJFTHIIU0FFMFpOTE4KLwjNqgESBDU0NDEYrzUgs6EBKPjrqgMwu-2qAzhCQAFYAWoCRUxyCFNBRTBaTkxOCp4BCi8IzaoBEgQ1NDQyGLOhASCvNSjc-KsDMIb6qwM4QkAAWAFqAkVMcghTQUUwWk5MTgouCM2qARIDNTgzGK81IIu4ASjW-qsDMKGArAM4U0ABWAFqAkVMcghTQUUwWk5MTgo7CM2qARIEODg0MhiLuAEgsnEonYOsAzDxg6wDOFNAAVgBagJFTHIIU0FFMFpOTE56CgjEmAESBDg4NDISCggBEAEYASoCTVUYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) Sun, 18 Apr - Sun, 2 May · SFO · TFU · From £825 · Return [Select Korean Air flight, departing Tue, 24 Nov from San Francisco to Chengdu, returning Tue, 1 Dec, priced at £902 Found 1 day ago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:SFO,to:TFU,departure:24/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:TFU,to:SFO,departure:01/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:901.20&airProductToken=AQp7CjQIy4oBEgIyNBiycSDIaCjhhJ4DMOiKngM4UUAAWAFqCkVZU1RBTkRBUkRyCFFMWDdaUk5LCkMIy4oBEgQ1NTE3GMhoILOhASiDjJ4DMPiNngM4UUABWAFqCkVZU1RBTkRBUkRyCFFMWDdaUk5LegoIz7QBEgQ1NTE3CnsKQwjLigESBDU1MTgYs6EBIMhoKOPGngMwtcieAzhVQABYAWoKRVlTVEFOREFSRHIIVUxYMFpSTkt6CgjPtAESBDU1MTgKNAjLigESAjIzGMhoILJxKMTNngMwv9KeAzhVQAFYAWoKRVlTVEFOREFSRHIIVUxYMFpSTksSCggBEAEYASoCS0UYASIECAEQASgCKAQoBjAB) Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec · SFO · TFU · From £902 · Return [Select EVA Airways flight, departing Sat, 17 Apr from San Francisco to Chengdu, returning Fri, 30 Apr, priced at £1,007 Found 1 day ago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:SFO,to:CTU,departure:17/04/2027TANYT&leg2=from:CTU,to:SFO,departure:30/04/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1006.40&airProductToken=AQpfCiwIwqQBEgE3GLJxIPMjKNLYqgMwkN-qAzhWQABYAWoHRVlCQVNJQ3IEVkxXVQovCMKkARIDNzY1GPMjIOKkASiG6aoDMN3qqgM4VkABWAFqB0VZQkFTSUNyBFZMV1UKYAovCMKkARIDNzY2GOKkASDzIyiI56sDMMvoqwM4VkAAWAFqB0VZQkFTSUNyBFZMV1UKLQjCpAESAjE4GPMjILJxKLzyqwMw5PerAzhWQAFYAWoHRVlCQVNJQ3IEVkxXVRIKCAEQARgBKgJCUhgBIgQIARABKAIoBCgGMAE) Sat, 17 Apr - Fri, 30 Apr · SFO · CTU · From £1,007 · Return [Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, 2 Mar from San Francisco to Chengdu, returning Tue, 16 Mar, priced at £1,072 Found 11 hours ago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:SFO,to:TFU,departure:02/03/2027TANYT&leg2=from:TFU,to:SFO,departure:16/03/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1071.50&airProductToken=AQpoCjEI06IBEgIzMRiycSCSaiik0qYDMLnapgM4S0AAWAFqBUZGNTFMcgpLMTZVU1JCQVBPCjMI06IBEgM4NDYYkmogs6EBKOLdpgMw%5F9-mAzhLQAFYAWoFRkY1MUxyCksxNlVTUkJBUE8KaAozCNOiARIDODQzGLOhASCSaij%5F66cDMLrupwM4S0AAWAFqBUZGNTFMcgpLMTZVU1JCQVBPCjEI06IBEgIzMhiSaiCycSih86cDMJb6pwM4S0ABWAFqBUZGNTFMcgpLMTZVU1JCQVBPEgoIAhABGAEqAlNRGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwDw) Tue, 2 Mar - Tue, 16 Mar · SFO · TFU · From £1,072 · Return [Select United flight, departing Tue, 17 Nov from San Francisco to Chengdu, returning Tue, 24 Nov, priced at £1,165 Just found](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:SFO,to:CTU,departure:17/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CTU,to:SFO,departure:24/11/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1164.30&airProductToken=AQpyCjAI1YIBEgM4ODgYsnEgj1EoxbWdAzC1vJ0DOEdAAFgBagUyX2Vjb3IIR0xYMDdQRzIKPgjVggESBDc1MzMYj1Eg4qQBKLK9nQMw4b6dAzhHQABYAWoFMl9lY29yCEdMWDA3UEcyegoIw4IBEgQ3NTMzCnIKPgjVggESBDc1MjgY4qQBII9RKO%5F8nQMwlP6dAzhHQABYAWoFMl9lY29yCEdMWDA3UEcyegoIw4IBEgQ3NTI4CjAI1YIBEgM4ODkYj1EgsnEo6ICeAzCahp4DOEdAAFgBagUyX2Vjb3IIR0xYMDdQRzISCggBEAEYASoCVUEYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAL) Tue, 17 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov · SFO · CTU · From £1,165 · Return [Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sun, 18 Apr from San Francisco to Chengdu, returning Fri, 30 Apr, priced at £1,423 Found 3 days ago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:SFO,to:TFU,departure:18/04/2027TANYT&leg2=from:TFU,to:SFO,departure:30/04/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1422.10&airProductToken=AQppCisI1JYBEgI4MBiycSDInAEo-OaqAzD%5F7KoDOFZAAFgBagJDTHIGVkxWQ0xSCjoI1JYBEgQ4ODc4GMicASCzoQEomPeqAzCg-6oDOFdAAVgBagJDTHIGVkxWQ0xSegoIs6oBEgQ4ODc4CmkKOgjUlgESBDg4NzcYs6EBIMicASjf3qsDMLLjqwM4TEAAWAFqAkNMcgZMTFZDTFJ6CgizqgESBDg4NzcKKwjUlgESAjc5GMicASCycSjH5qsDMPvsqwM4TEABWAFqAkNMcgZMTFZDTFISCggBEAEYASoCVEsYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) Sun, 18 Apr - Fri, 30 Apr · SFO · TFU · From £1,423 · Return [Select Delta flight, departing Tue, 2 Mar from San Francisco to Chengdu, returning Tue, 16 Mar, priced at £2,339 Found 11 hours ago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:SFO,to:TFU,departure:02/03/2027TANYT&leg2=from:TFU,to:SFO,departure:16/03/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:2338.50&airProductToken=AQqyAQo1CMSYARIDMzM1GLJxIOO0ASim2KYDMK%5FapgM4WEAAWAFqCU1BSU5DTEFTQ3IIWExYNDdNTU8KNQjEmAESAzM4ORjjtAEgrzUozNymAzDz46YDOFhAAVgBaglNQUlOQ0xBU0NyCFhMWDQ3TU1PCkIIxJgBEgQ2Mzg1GK81ILOhASix5aYDMPTmpgM4WEABWAFqCU1BSU5DTEFTQ3IIWExYNDdNTU96CgjNqgESBDYzODUKsQEKQgjEmAESBDY0NDQYs6EBIK81KITnpwMwruinAzhYQABYAWoJTUFJTkNMQVNDcghYTFgwWk1NMHoKCM2qARIENjQ0NAo0CMSYARIDMjgwGK81IJIBKPXrpwMw8PCnAzhYQAFYAWoJTUFJTkNMQVNDcghYTFgwWk1NMAo1CMSYARIEMzk5MRiSASCycSiI86cDMJT0pwM4WEABWAFqCU1BSU5DTEFTQ3IIWExYMFpNTTASCggBEAEYASoCREwYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) Tue, 2 Mar - Tue, 16 Mar · SFO · TFU · From £2,339 · Return ## Book with confidence ### Compare flights from San Francisco to Chengdu easily and book with confidence For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from San Francisco to Chengdu. Operating between them flights per day, 13 airlines cover the route. And fly direct, getting you to Shuangliu Intl. in just hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from San Francisco Intl. to Shuangliu Intl.. To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. #### Grab a great deal on your flight from San Francisco Intl. (SFO) to Shuangliu Intl. (CTU) The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from San Francisco to Chengdu today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from San Francisco Intl. to Shuangliu Intl. start at just £694 and range up to £2,339\. To find an even better deal, try - being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper - looking for other airports near San Francisco and Chengdu - booking your flight during April, the cheapest month on this route - varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper #### Why you should book your San Francisco to Chengdu flight with Expedia! We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from San Francisco Intl. to Shuangliu Intl. for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you. Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How much does a flight from San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to Chengdu (CTU-Shuangliu Intl.) cost? You can find one-way and return flights from SFO to CTU with Expedia. Flight prices vary based on the month and day of the week you want to travel, as well as the airline and how far in advance you book your ticket. Filter your search on Expedia by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see our cheapest fares first, and use the Price Tracking tool to receive alerts when SFO to CTU ticket fares go up or down. ### What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to Chengdu (CTU-Shuangliu Intl.)? The cheapest months to fly from SFO to CTU are typically during off-peak season when demand is low. Traveling in off-peak or shoulder months is usually a good way to secure cheap tickets, just remember to avoid flying during holidays if you are able to. Use the calendar view in your search to see which months have low fares on this route. ### Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco, CA (SFO) to Chengdu (CTU)? Enter SFO to CTU and your travel dates, then apply the 'Nonstop' filter to see only direct flights. ### How do I find cheap flights from San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to Chengdu (CTU-Shuangliu Intl.)? To find a cheap flight from San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to Chengdu (CTU-Shuangliu Intl.), be flexible with your dates. Traveling outside of peak vacation months and booking a mid-week flight can help you save. Early morning and late night flights are often more affordable, too. Expedia allows you to compare flight times, airlines and routes all in one place to find low fares. You can also set up [Price Tracking](https://www.expedia.co.uk/why/price-tracking) and receive alerts when fares go up or down. ### What is the best time to fly from San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to Chengdu (CTU-Shuangliu Intl.)? The best time to fly is usually mid-week (Tuesday or Wednesday) and during early morning hours as flights tend to be cheaper, less crowded, and generally more on-time. Avoid major holidays and peak vacation seasons for smoother travel. Combining off-peak days and hours often gives the best combination of cost, comfort, and convenience. ### How many flights per day from San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to Chengdu (CTU-Shuangliu Intl.)? There are approximately 25 connecting flights per day from San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to Chengdu (CTU-Shuangliu Intl.). Some common connection points include Los Angeles Intl. (LAX), Vancouver Intl. (YVR), and Hong Kong Intl. (HKG). ### What is the earliest flight from San Francisco, CA (SFO) to Chengdu (CTU)? Sort flights by "Departure (earliest)" on Expedia to find the earliest flight from San Francisco, CA (SFO) to Chengdu (CTU). To compare more early flights, use the "Early Morning" and "Morning" filters in your search. ### What day of the week has the most flights from San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to Chengdu (CTU-Shuangliu Intl.)? You'll generally find the most flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chengdu (CTU) on a Monday, with around 18 flights available. This gives you a good selection of options for your travel plans. Major airlines on this route include United, Air Canada, and Lufthansa. Looking at the week, Mondays and Tuesdays tend to have notably more flight options compared to other days, which might be helpful if you're looking for more flexibility. ### What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to Chengdu (CTU-Shuangliu Intl.)? The most popular departure times for flights from San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to Chengdu (CTU-Shuangliu Intl.) are in the afternoon, from 12pm to 3pm. Many major carriers, including Air China, United and China Eastern Airlines, offer flights during this window. Many travellers prefer this because it allows for a relaxed morning before heading to the airport, and you'll arrive in Chengdu ready to start your evening. ### How long does it take to fly from San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to Chengdu (CTU-Shuangliu Intl.)? Flights from SFO to CTU with one stop typically take around 20 hours, covering approximately 11,034 kilometers. Keep in mind that actual flight times can vary due to wind patterns, weather, and air traffic. ### Can you fly business or first class from San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to Chengdu (CTU-Shuangliu Intl.)? You can fly business class between SFO and CTU. Airlines that offer business class service on this route include: \* Turkish Airlines \* Japan Airlines \* China Southern Airlines \* China Eastern Airlines \* Korean Air \* Air Canada \* Delta \* Air China \* United ### How do I earn miles on a San Francisco, CA (SFO) to Chengdu (CTU) flight with Expedia? It's easy to earn miles on a San Francisco, CA (SFO) to Chengdu (CTU) flight when you book with Expedia. Before you confirm your booking, simply select your frequent flyer program and enter your program number. As a member of [One Key™](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key), you can also earn OneKeyCash™\* on top of your airline miles when you book with Expedia. \*Excludes taxes and fees. OneKeyCash is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia and other participating brands. ### Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Francisco, CA (SFO) to Chengdu (CTU) at the last minute? Typically, booking a last minute flight from San Francisco, CA (SFO) to Chengdu (CTU) will be more expensive than booking in advance. As the departure date approaches, there are usually fewer seats available which can drive up the cost. However, if there's some wiggle room with your travel dates and times, you could bag a cheap last-minute fare. ### Is it cheaper to book a San Francisco, CA (SFO) to Chengdu (CTU) flight and hotel package? Securing a San Francisco, CA (SFO) to Chengdu (CTU) [flight and hotel package](https://www.expedia.co.uk/chengdu.d930.holidays-city-breaks) is usually cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the ease of organizing your travels all in one place. Select from our extensive range of stays and then add flights, activities and car rentals to your booking. Bundle everything together, and you could save hundreds of dollars. ### Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to Chengdu (CTU-Shuangliu Intl.)? If you booked your San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to Chengdu (CTU-Shuangliu Intl.) flight within the last 24 hours, you may be able to modify or cancel it without any fees. Depending on the airline and the type of ticket you have, additional charges may apply for changes beyond this timeframe. Airline policies and contact information can be found in [your itinerary](https://www.expedia.co.uk/trips) or confirmation email. 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