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How to get fromChengdu to San Franciscoby plane, subway, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chengdu to San Francisco by plane, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CTU - SFO
    17h 55m
    $330–914

  2. Train to Mianyang Nanjiao Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chengdu East to Mianyang Train Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Mianyang Nanjiao Airport (MIG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MIG - SFO
    24h 27m
    $279–830

  3. Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane TFU - SFO
    19h 12m
    $301–915

  4. Train to Nanchong Gaoping Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chengdu East to Nanchong Northtrain train
    2. Fly from Nanchong Gaoping Airport (NAO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane NAO - SFO
    27h 34m
    $306–838

  5. Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane TFU - OAK
    19h 56m
    $447–1,411

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration16h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,880.4 mi
  • Duration: 17h 55m

What companies run services between Chengdu, China and San Francisco, CA, USA?

Air China, United Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 5 times a day.

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