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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 30/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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6 Jul — 13 Jul1
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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 1 July 2025.

Return from

$682

One-way from

$449

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,001

Good round-trip deal

$776 or less

Good one-way deal

$555 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 9/8-23/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 55m total
  • Sydney to Chengdu
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Air China
  • Air China
  • 30/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 10m total
  • Sydney to Chengdu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($342 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($83 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in July 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chengdu.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chengdu.
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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 1 July 2025.

Fri 1/814:10SYD - CTU
1 stop28h 05mChina Eastern
Tue 5/817:25CTU - SYD
1 stop15h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 27/6$711
Thu 14/808:45SYD - CTU
1 stop32h 25mChina Southern
Thu 21/819:55CTU - SYD
1 stop32h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 30/6$722
Fri 31/1019:00SYD - CTU
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1113:35CTU - SYD
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$907
Sat 5/719:40SYD - CTU
1 stop16h 15mAir China
Wed 30/721:00CTU - SYD
1 stop15h 50mAir China
Deal found 30/6$1,645

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/8

14:10-16:15

1 stop28h 05m

Chengdu

Tue 5/8

17:25-11:15

1 stop15h 50m

$711

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/8

08:45-15:10

1 stop32h 25m

Chengdu

Thu 21/8

19:55-06:25

1 stop32h 30m

$722

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/10

19:00-11:55

2 stops19h 55m

Chengdu

Sat 15/11

13:35-09:25

1 stop16h 50m

$907

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/12

20:40-11:25

1 stop17h 45m

Chengdu

Sat 27/12

21:00-15:30

1 stop15h 30m

$2,282

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/7

19:45-11:55

1 stop18h 10m

$449

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/8

14:10-00:25

1 stop36h 15m

$470

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/10

11:15-09:35

2 stops25h 20m

$487

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/8

08:45-09:50

1 stop27h 05m

$565

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 29/6

Best time to book a flight to Chengdu

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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 27 June 2025.

The best time to book flights to Chengdu is 42 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 20 hours 45 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 $308
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $303
Air China
Air China
From $363
Sichuan Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
From $393

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 1 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with China Southern, Air China, andChina Eastern to China have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
Air China
7.2
Good
92 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Eastern
7.1
Good
152 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

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 $336, while return flights cost around $756.

  • 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 45 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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