Qantas Frequent Flyer award flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Qantas Frequent Flyer award space for SFO→CTU in economy and premium economy. Lowest economy: 57,800 points + $242.50 (economy space on 24 dates). Lowest premium economy: 139,800 points + $246.00 (premium economy space on 3 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 57,800 points + $242.50
- economy space on 24 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 139,800 points + $246.00
- premium economy space on 3 dates
Qantas award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer award AwardTool observed on SFO→CTU in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 57,800 points + $242.50 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX) +2 more | 1 | 24 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 139,800 points + $246.00 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX) | 1 | 3 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed Qantas award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 85,000 points + $446.90 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 85,000 points + $446.90 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 85,000 points + $446.90 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
How often Qantas award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Qantas Frequent Flyer in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 24 of 40 | 60% | |
| Premium Economy | 3 of 40 | 7% |
Best months to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) with Qantas
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy |
|---|---|---|
| 85,000 (3 dates) | — | |
| 85,000 (4 dates) | — | |
| 57,800 (4 dates) | 139,800 (1 date) | |
| 57,800 (6 dates) | 139,800 (2 dates) | |
| 85,000 (1 date) | — | |
| 57,800 (4 dates) | — | |
| 57,800 (2 dates) | — |
How to get Qantas points
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · ~1-2 days
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
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Qantas vs other programs from San Francisco (SFO) to Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + $83.21 | 107,991 pts + $83.31 | 233,909 pts + $83.21LowestMixed cabin |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 45,500 pts + $247.10 | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $42.80 | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $22.80Lowest | 70,000 pts + $32.10Lowest | — |
| GOL Smiles | 110,100 pts + taxes not reported | 880,000 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 57,800 pts + $242.50 | 139,800 pts + $246.00 | — |
| United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $13.00 | 71,500 pts + $13.10 | 250,000 pts + $20.30Mixed cabin |
Questions about Qantas award flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU)
How many points do you need to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) with Qantas Frequent Flyer?
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 18, 2026): economy 57,800 points + $242.50, with monthly lows of 57,800 points in 4 months and 85,000 points in 3 months, and award space on 24 departure dates; premium economy 139,800 points + $246.00, with award space on 3 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (57,800 to 85,000 points), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Qantas award from San Francisco (SFO) to Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU)?
In economy, 57,800 points + $242.50. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 24 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 15:45 UTC). In premium economy, 139,800 points + $246.00. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed premium economy award space on 3 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 15:45 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from San Francisco (SFO) to Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) with Qantas?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Qantas Frequent Flyer award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book Qantas awards from San Francisco (SFO) to Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, ~1-2 days) and Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Qantas award prices from San Francisco (SFO) to Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Feb 2027 departures: 57,800 points (6 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.