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Flight deals from San Francisco International to Chengdu Tianfu International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International to Chengdu Tianfu International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chengdu.Rs114,721 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Oct.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs114,721, select.
Chengdu.Rs125,738 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Nov.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs125,738, select.
Chengdu.Rs135,889 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Dec.One-way flight with Zipair.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs135,889, select.
Chengdu.Rs135,889 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Jan.One-way flight with Zipair.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 3 Jan, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs135,889, select.
Chengdu.Rs139,552 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Mar.One-way flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 13 Mar, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs139,552, select.
Chengdu.Rs139,558 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Feb.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 7 Feb, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs139,558, select.
Chengdu.Rs148,075 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs148,075, select.
Chengdu.Rs940,729 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs940,729, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Chengdu Tianfu International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Chengdu Tianfu International flights are currently cheapest in October.
Oct
from Rs114,721
Nov
from Rs125,738
Dec
from Rs135,889
Jan
from Rs135,889
Feb
from Rs139,558
Mar
from Rs139,552
Apr
from Rs148,075
May
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Sep
from Rs940,729

San Francisco International to Chengdu Tianfu International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Francisco International to Chengdu below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chengdu Tianfu International.

San Francisco to Chengdu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs114,721
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Chengdu Tianfu International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Chengdu Tianfu International is Rs227,078. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Francisco International to Chengdu Tianfu International. But we found flights with one or more stops from Rs227,078.
As of October 2025, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Chengdu Tianfu International.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Chengdu Tianfu International is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport on Wednesday, 18 March 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chengdu Tianfu International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chengdu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Cathay Pacific offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chengdu Tianfu International.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU): what you need to know

  • Chengdu is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco and follows the UTC+8 timezone.

  • To ensure you catch your SFO to TFU flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Tianfu International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between SFO and TFU include:

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    • Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

    • Beijing Capital International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

  • Rs115,125 is the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Tianfu International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs227,078. These fares may change based on demand and availability.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to TFU if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tianfu International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from SFO to TFU is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

  • Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tianfu International Airport.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • 77.36% of flights that leave from San Francisco International Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tianfu International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to SFO:

Arriving at Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

Getting from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu

  • From Tianfu International Airport, Chengdu is approximately 72 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to drive to the centre.

When to fly to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tianfu International Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Chengdu. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.

  • When reserving your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tianfu International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Chengdu, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 33ºC.

  • Look for cheap tickets from SFO to TFU in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 13ºC on average.

Explore more of China

  • Chengdu has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres east of Chengdu, a visit to Nanchong will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like 小西街, 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.

  • Around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu, Tianshui is another essential stop in China. Start your sightseeing at 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.

Plan the rest of your trip from San Francisco to Chengdu

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