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Flights from Chengdu to San Francisco
There are no direct flights from Chengdu to San Francisco. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Taipei, about 16h 33m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 19m
Chengdu to San Francisco at a glance
Fastest journey16h 19mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Taipei
Best ways to fly from Chengdu to San Francisco
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CTU Seoul (ICN) SFO
Leg 1: Air China, Asiana Airlines, Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
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CTU Taipei (TPE) SFO
Leg 1: Air China, China Airlines, EVA Air · Leg 2: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines
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CTU Shanghai (PVG) SFO
Leg 1: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
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CTU Beijing (PEK) SFO
Leg 1: Air China, Sichuan Airlines, Tibet Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, United Airlines
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CTU Wuhan (WUH) SFO
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
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CTU Hong Kong (HKG) SFO
Leg 1: Air China, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, United Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 11,012 km6,838 miles
- Journey time
- 16h 19mestimate
- Time difference
- -16hSan Francisco vs Chengdu
- Currency in San Francisco
- USD
- Airports
- TFU, CTU → SFO
Flights from Chengdu to San Francisco: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chengdu to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Taipei and Shanghai. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chengdu to San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,012 km.
Where do you change planes between Chengdu and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Taipei (TPE), Shanghai (PVG) and Beijing (PEK). Air China flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chengdu and San Francisco?
Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Chengdu and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 16 hours behind Chengdu.
