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Flying from San Francisco to Chengdu: things to know

The most popular route is from San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport in Chengdu. On average this flight takes 21 hours 18 minutes one-way.

Most popular route
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Average flight time
21 hours 18 minutes
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Airlines that fly from San Francisco to Chengdu

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  • China Southern Airlines
  • Cathay Pacific
  • China Eastern Airlines
  • China Airlines
  • Air China
  • Eva Air
  • Korean Air
  • Asiana Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • Qatar Airways
  • Air Canada
  • American Airlines
  • DAC Aviation

Frequently asked questions

It takes about 21 hours 18 minutes to fly from San Francisco to Chengdu. Flight durations are based on flights booked in the last 6 months.

There are 2 airports in Chengdu:

  • Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
  • Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

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