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Cheap flights from Sydney to Chengdu from $501

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 28/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CTU
13 Mar — 20 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chengdu are usually found in February or March, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Chengdu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Chengdu (CTU). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 8 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$526

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$550

Good round-trip deal

$1,004 or less

Good one-way deal

$650 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 16/5-25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • Sydney to Chengdu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($425 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($93 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chengdu.
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Chengdu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 March 2025.

Fri 16/514:10SYD - CTU
1 stop27h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 25/517:00CTU - SYD
1 stop17h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/3$526
Mon 12/508:45SYD - CTU
1 stop32h 20mChina Southern
Sat 31/519:55CTU - SYD
1 stop32h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 8/3$547
Thu 15/519:40SYD - CTU
2 stops25h 45mAir China
Sat 24/519:00CTU - SYD
1 stop17h 50mAir China
Deal found 6/3$816
Wed 2/411:15SYD - CTU
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/411:45CTU - SYD
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$920

Find flights from Sydney to Chengdu within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Chengdu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 8 March 2025.

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Sydney

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Chengdu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 16/5

14:10-16:05

1 stop27h 55m

Chengdu

Sun 25/5

17:00-12:35

1 stop17h 35m

$526

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

08:45-15:05

1 stop32h 20m

Chengdu

Sat 10/5

19:55-06:25

1 stop32h 30m

$645

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/5

19:40-19:25

2 stops25h 45m

Chengdu

Sat 24/5

19:00-14:50

1 stop17h 50m

$816

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/4

11:15-09:35

2 stops25h 20m

Chengdu

Wed 9/4

11:45-14:50

1 stop25h 05m

$920

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/8

08:45-15:05

1 stop32h 20m

$501

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 9/8

19:40-11:55

1 stop18h 15m

$515

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/8

15:10-10:45

2 stops45h 35m

$585

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 9/8

11:00-17:05

2 stops32h 05m

$969

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to Chengdu

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sydney to Chengdu including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney 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 7 March 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Chengdu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 78 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Chengdu?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Chengdu (average of $356). Flying from Sydney to Chengdu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $879). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to CTU?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Chengdu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 March 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Sydney to Chengdu in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 36% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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 inches 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 8 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern and China Eastern from Sydney to Chengdu to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
90 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,June 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Southern
7.5
Good
90 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
90 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,June 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Eastern
7.0
Good
127 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
90 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,June 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Chengdu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Chengdu round-trip?

    According to our current data, China Eastern ($526), China Southern ($547), and Air China ($816) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Chengdu. Users have found that China Eastern is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Chengdu one-way?

    $748 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Southern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air China and China Eastern, with prices starting from $767 and $1,381, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Chengdu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Chengdu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Chengdu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Chengdu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Chengdu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Chengdu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Chengdu?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Chengdu (average of $356). Flying from Sydney to Chengdu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $879). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fly from Sydney to Chengdu on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Sydney to Chengdu. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 8 March 2025.
China Southern flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chengdu
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Top 4 airlines flying from Sydney to Chengdu

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Chengdu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 8 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$502Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$522Average$1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$587Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest$706Average$1,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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