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

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There are 4 ways to get from Chengdu to San Francisco by plane, subway, or train

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  1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CTU - SFO
    18h 15m
    $330–914

  2. Train to Mianyang Nanjiao Airport, fly

    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
    23h 2m
    $289–830

  3. Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly

    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 42m
    $321–915

  4. Train to Nanchong Gaoping Airport, fly

    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
    26h 39m
    $336–837

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration16h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$322Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,880.4 mi
  • Duration: 18h 15m

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) 4 times a day.

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