Skyscanner home

$495 Flights from San Jose (SJCA) to Chengdu (CCTU)

Compare San Jose to Chengdu flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Chengdu

Earn frequent flyer miles on flights booked through Skyscanner

Flight deals from San Jose to Chengdu

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from San Jose to Chengdu? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $1,580. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Chengdu.$496 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 9.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Wed, Sep 9, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $496, select.
Chengdu.$496 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 31.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Mon, Aug 31, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $496, select.
Chengdu.$497 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 8.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Thu, Oct 8, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $497, select.
Chengdu.$598 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 22.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Wed, Jul 22, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $598, select.
Chengdu.$840 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 30.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Tue, Jun 30, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $840, select.
Chengdu.$1,001 per passenger.Departing Sun, May 31.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from San Jose International on Sun, May 31, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,001, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Chengdu from $495 one-way

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Jose to Chengdu flights are currently cheapest in August.
May
from $1,000
Jun
from $839
Jul
from $597
Aug
from $495
Sep
from $495
Oct
from $496
Nov
Find prices
Dec
Find prices
Jan
Find prices
Feb
Find prices
Mar
Find prices
Apr
Find prices

Alternative San Jose to Chengdu routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Jose to Chengdu? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Chengdu Shuangliu International

9 miles from central Chengdu
Closest
from $575
Search flights

Chengdu Tianfu International

34 miles from central Chengdu
Cheapest
from $495
Search flights

San Jose to Chengdu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$496
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from San Jose to Chengdu: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Chengdu: Chengdu Shuangliu International and Chengdu Tianfu International.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from San Jose to Chengdu is $1,180. 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 Jose to Chengdu. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,178.
There are no flights flying from San Jose to Chengdu, as of May 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Chengdu is usually September.
If you're flying from San Jose, the cheapest airport near Chengdu is Chengdu Tianfu International – which is 34.0 miles away from the center of Chengdu. We've found flights to this airport from $1,180.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Jose to Chengdu on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Jose and Chengdu. 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 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.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 73°F. July is typically the warmest month in Chengdu, when it usually averages around 87°F. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 32°F. The rainiest month is August.
The cheapest airline that flies to Chengdu is Frontier Airlines.

How to find cheap flights to Chengdu from San Jose

Looking for cheap tickets from San Jose to Chengdu? Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit "search." From Delta Air Lines to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from San Jose to Chengdu. And with us, there are no hidden fees – what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Chengdu from San Jose from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest plane tickets or fastest journeys.
  • Flex your dates to find the best San Jose–Chengdu ticket prices. If you're flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's "Whole month" tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Chengdu from San Jose.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap San Jose–Chengdu flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between San Jose and Chengdu? Make sure to tick "Direct flights only" when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results.
  • Find the cheapest Business Class flights from San Jose and Chengdu. We scour the Internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Chengdu, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just stumble on a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for San Jose to Chengdu flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save the next time you travel.

    • Combine your flight to Chengdu from San Jose with hotels and car rental

    Once you've secured your cheap flight ticket from San Jose to Chengdu, discover the best prices and exclusive rates for hotels in Chengdu or nearby. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies at once so you get the best car rental price for your trip.


Plan the rest of your trip from San Jose to Chengdu

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.