Find flights
Airlines
Travel Guide

$406+ Cheap flights to Chengdu

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 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CTU
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

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 25 March 2025.

Return from

$595

One-way from

$453

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$552

Good round-trip deal

$1,018 or less

Good one-way deal

$553 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 1/5-12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 20m total
  • Sydney to Chengdu
Search Deals
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 15/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 50m total
  • Sydney to Chengdu
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($426 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($95 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for return flights in March 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chengdu.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chengdu.
Search Deals

Find flight deals to Chengdu

Cheapest flights to Chengdu
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Sat 24/510:05SYD - CTU
1 stop14h 35mChina Southern
Sat 7/622:00CTU - SYD
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 24/3$706
Thu 1/506:00SYD - CTU
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/517:00CTU - SYD
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$816
Tue 22/419:40SYD - CTU
2 stops22h 20mAir China
Mon 28/420:00CTU - SYD
1 stop16h 50mAir China
Deal found 23/3$1,634
Fri 18/420:30SYD - CTU
1 stop20h 45mChina Eastern
Sat 26/410:50CTU - SYD
2 stops19h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/3$2,944

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Chengdu that are best for you.

Fly from

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

21:45-20:40

1 stop24h 55m

Chengdu

Mon 12/5

09:00-08:25

1 stop21h 25m

$595

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/6

14:10-16:05

1 stop27h 55m

Chengdu

Wed 11/6

19:50-09:00

1 stop35h 10m

$786

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

06:00-22:40

2 stops18h 40m

Chengdu

Mon 12/5

17:00-22:15

2 stops27h 15m

$816

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 22/4

19:40-16:00

2 stops22h 20m

Chengdu

Mon 28/4

20:00-14:50

1 stop16h 50m

$1,634

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 12/7

08:45-09:50

1 stop27h 05m

$406

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/6

09:15-11:45

2 stops28h 30m

$576

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 18/4

14:10-16:05

1 stop27h 55m

$1,064

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 24/3

Best time to book a flight to Chengdu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chengdu with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Chengdu

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 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights to Chengdu is 78 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 17 hours 55 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 $316

China Eastern

China Eastern

From $327

Air China

Air China

From $445

Sichuan Airlines

Sichuan Airlines

From $427

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chengdu?

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

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 25 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern and China Eastern to Chengdu by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.4
Good
91 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Teak,June 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system
China Southern
7.4
Good
91 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
91 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Teak,June 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system
China Eastern
7.1
Good
135 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
91 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Teak,June 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

FAQs about flying to Chengdu

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 $417, while return flights cost around $788.

  • 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, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 55 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).

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Search flights to Chengdu by cabin class

Find flights to Chengdu, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.
First Class
Business Class
Prem Econ Class
Economy class

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Chengdu?

When you search for this flight to Chengdu, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the best flight for you.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Chengdu?

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Chengdu.

Can Cheapflights find flights to Chengdu with no change fees?

Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights to Chengdu with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Chengdu become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alerts, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Chengdu today and book when you’re ready!

100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.