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Flights from San Francisco to Chengdu
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Chengdu. 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
San Francisco to Chengdu at a glance
Fastest journey16h 19mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Taipei
Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Chengdu
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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SFO Seoul (ICN) CTU
Leg 1: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air China, Asiana Airlines, Sichuan Airlines
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SFO Taipei (TPE) CTU
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Airlines, EVA Air
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SFO Shanghai (PVG) CTU
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
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SFO Beijing (PEK) CTU
Leg 1: Air China, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Sichuan Airlines, Tibet Airlines
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SFO Wuhan (WUH) CTU
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
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SFO Hong Kong (HKG) CTU
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong 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
- +16hChengdu vs San Francisco
- Currency in Chengdu
- CNY
- Airports
- SFO → TFU, CTU
Flights from San Francisco to Chengdu: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Chengdu?
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 San Francisco to Chengdu?
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 San Francisco and Chengdu?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Taipei (TPE), Shanghai (PVG) and Beijing (PEK). Air Premia flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Chengdu?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Chengdu?
Chengdu is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.
