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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to Chengdu in 2025

Find the latest flights to Chengdu in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 17 janeiro 2025.

Return from

$510

One-way from

$367

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,194
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 21/2-28/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 55m total
  • Sydney to Chengdu
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 25/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 50m total
  • Sydney to Chengdu
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High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 7% potential price drop
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 janeiro 2025.

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1 stop16h 15mChina Eastern
sex 28/221:20CTU - SYD
1 stop34h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/1$510
qua 14/510:05SYD - CTU
1 stop14h 45mChina Southern
qua 21/522:00CTU - SYD
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 15/1$518
qua 26/307:45SYD - CTU
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
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1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$780
sex 21/220:40SYD - CTU
2 stops23h 55mAir China
sex 28/221:00CTU - SYD
1 stop15h 30mAir China
Deal found 16/1$890

Find flights to Chengdu within your budget

Locate flights to Chengdu that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 17 janeiro 2025.

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SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

qua 26/3

12:00-11:30

1 stop26h 30m

Chengdu

sex 4/4

06:55-10:00

1 stop24h 05m

$615

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

qua 26/3

07:45-23:20

2 stops18h 35m

Chengdu

sex 4/4

17:00-20:40

1 stop24h 40m

$780

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

qua 14/5

21:45-15:05

2 stops19h 20m

Chengdu

qua 21/5

22:00-19:40

1 stop19h 40m

$793

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

sex 21/2

20:40-17:35

2 stops23h 55m

Chengdu

sex 28/2

21:00-15:30

1 stop15h 30m

$890

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ter 25/2

11:25-18:15

1 stop33h 50m

$367

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ter 25/2

20:40-19:40

3 stops26h 00m

$426

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

qua 5/3

12:00-01:30

1 stop16h 30m

$509

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

qua 5/3

11:15-10:25

2 stops26h 10m

$512

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Deals found on 15/1

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Travel insights for flights to Chengdu

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When is the best time to book a flight to Chengdu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Chengdu. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights to Chengdu is 51 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Chengdu?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Chengdu takes 16 hours 15 minutes. Flights to Chengdu from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Chengdu?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Chengdu are China Southern, China Eastern and Air China.

China Southern

China Southern

From $332

China Eastern

China Eastern

From $347

Air China

Air China

From $348

Sichuan Airlines

Sichuan Airlines

From $364

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chengdu?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Chengdu are China Southern, China Eastern and Air China.

Rainfall in Chengdu by month

Plan your trip to Chengdu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chengdu ranges from 0.0 - 250.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 250.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chengdu when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Chengdu by month

Plan your trip to Chengdu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chengdu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chengdu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chengdu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chengdu. Reviews last updated 17 janeiro 2025.
China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Eastern
7.0
Good
134 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Getting around Chengdu

Like most major cities in China, the roads in Chengdu are often incredibly busy. The network of buses in the city is extensive and exact fares are required to board as change is not given. As with the airport, taxis in the city are either green or blue but be aware that most of the drivers do not speak English.

Getting to the city from the airport

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) is one of the busiest airports in China and is located approximately 20 km from the city centre. If you fly to Chengdu Airport an express bus service leaves from outside the main terminal building at regular intervals throughout the day. Official taxis are either coloured green and yellow or blue and yellow and are all metered.  

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chengdu?

    Booking a flight to Chengdu (CTU) is your only option if you intend on flying to Chengdu. It is only a 15.1 km journey from Chengdu to Chengdu’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Chengdu if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chengdu on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Chengdu?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Eastern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chengdu.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chengdu?

    Chengdu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chengdu. One-way flights to Chengdu typically cost $421, while return flights cost around $797.

  • How much is a return flight to Chengdu?

    A return flight to Chengdu will typically cost around $495, however they can be found for as little as $495.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Chengdu depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Chengdu, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does Chengdu have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Chengdu can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Chengdu?

    Yes. Chengdu has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Chengdu Aviation Hotel is the closest property to Chengdu (0.0 km away from Chengdu).

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