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 16/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CTU
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chengdu are usually found in February or March, booked 2 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday
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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 18 December 2025.
Mon 22/1209:20SYD - CTU
1 stop27h 25mChina Southern
Mon 29/1213:30CTU - SYD
1 stop14h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$1,554
Tue 23/1215:15SYD - CTU
1 stop23h 40mChina Southern
Tue 30/1217:30CTU - SYD
1 stop17h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 18/12$1,561
Tue 23/1211:15SYD - CTU
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1211:40CTU - SYD
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,596
Tue 30/1221:30SYD - CTU
1 stop18h 05mChina Eastern
Sat 3/109:15CTU - SYD
1 stop24h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/12$1,616
Mon 22/1211:15SYD - CTU
2 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1213:30CTU - SYD
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,642
Fri 26/1215:10SYD - CTU
1 stop22h 25mChina Eastern
Tue 6/120:45CTU - SYD
1 stop34h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/12$1,729
Mon 29/1215:15SYD - CTU
1 stop23h 40mChina Southern
Fri 9/115:30CTU - SYD
1 stop14h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 18/12$1,802
Thu 18/1211:25SYD - CTU
1 stop27h 30mChina Southern
Thu 25/1219:30CTU - SYD
1 stop15h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$1,805
Sun 21/1222:00SYD - CTU
1 stop16h 55mChina Southern
Sun 28/1213:30CTU - SYD
1 stop14h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12$1,808
Fri 26/1215:15SYD - CTU
1 stop25h 55mChina Southern
Tue 6/108:30CTU - SYD
1 stop26h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12$1,918
Best flights from Sydney to Chengdu
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to Chengdu that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Thu 19/309:20SYD - CTU
1 stop27h 25mChina Southern
Wed 25/315:30CTU - SYD
1 stop14h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12$572
Fri 30/120:40SYD - CTU
1 stop17h 45mAir China
Fri 6/217:00CTU - SYD
1 stop16h 00mAir China
Deal found 16/12$803
Thu 19/307:45SYD - CTU
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/319:30CTU - SYD
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$808
Tue 10/311:25SYD - CTU
1 stop27h 30mChina Southern
Sat 14/308:30CTU - SYD
1 stop32h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12$717
Fri 23/120:40SYD - CTU
1 stop17h 45mAir China
Sat 31/122:00CTU - SYD
1 stop35h 00mAir China
Deal found 17/12$847
Fri 30/120:40SYD - CTU
1 stop17h 45mAir China
Sun 1/217:00CTU - SYD
1 stop16h 00mAir China
Deal found 17/12$871
Fri 30/111:25SYD - CTU
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/213:30CTU - SYD
3 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,141
Sun 1/210:30SYD - CTU
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/217:30CTU - SYD
3 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,177
Last-minute flights from Sydney to Chengdu
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Chengdu. Data last updated 18 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 22/1209:20SYD - CTU
1 stop27h 25mChina Southern
Mon 29/1213:30CTU - SYD
1 stop14h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$1,554
Wed 14/108:10SYD - CTU
1 stop18h 10mChina Southern
Wed 21/112:30CTU - SYD
1 stop22h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$1,145
Wed 14/107:30SYD - CTU
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/117:30CTU - SYD
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,384
Sat 17/120:40SYD - CTU
1 stop16h 15mAir China
Sat 24/116:00CTU - SYD
1 stop20h 30mAir China
Deal found 18/12$1,410
Fri 23/120:40SYD - CTU
1 stop17h 45mAir China
Sat 31/122:00CTU - SYD
1 stop35h 00mAir China
Deal found 17/12$847
Fri 30/120:40SYD - CTU
1 stop17h 45mAir China
Fri 6/217:00CTU - SYD
1 stop16h 00mAir China
Deal found 16/12$803
Fri 30/116:00SYD - CTU
2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/211:35CTU - SYD
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$964
Fri 30/111:40SYD - CTU
2 stops29h 30mChina Southern
Fri 6/213:30CTU - SYD
1 stop21h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 15/12$1,524
One-way flights from Sydney to Chengdu
Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to Chengdu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Fri 16/115:10SYD - CTU
1 stop22h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/12$448
Wed 7/115:15SYD - CTU
1 stop23h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$536
Tue 30/1212:30SYD - CTU
1 stop30h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 17/12$800
Tue 30/1221:50SYD - CTU
3 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$834
Thu 1/121:50SYD - CTU
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$837
Thu 1/120:40SYD - CTU
1 stop16h 50mAir China
Deal found 17/12$914
Tue 30/1215:15SYD - CTU
1 stop25h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$959
Find 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 18 December 2025.
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 18 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Chengdu that are best for you.
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Return
Price
SydneyChengdu
SYD - CTU
SYDCTU
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 19/3
09:20-09:45
1 stop27h 25m
Chengdu
Wed 25/3
15:30-09:25
1 stop14h 55m
$572
SydneyChengdu
SYD - CTU
SYDCTU
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 10/3
11:25-11:55
1 stop27h 30m
Chengdu
Sat 14/3
08:30-20:20
1 stop32h 50m
$717
SydneyChengdu
SYD - CTU
SYDCTU
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 30/1
20:40-11:25
1 stop17h 45m
Chengdu
Fri 6/2
17:00-12:00
1 stop16h 00m
$803
SydneyChengdu
SYD - CTU
SYDCTU
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 19/3
07:45-23:20
2 stops18h 35m
Chengdu
Wed 25/3
19:30-20:20
1 stop21h 50m
$808
SydneyChengdu
SYD - CTU
SYDCTU
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 23/1
20:40-11:25
1 stop17h 45m
Chengdu
Sat 31/1
22:00-12:00
1 stop35h 00m
$847
SydneyChengdu
SYD - CTU
SYDCTU
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 30/1
20:40-11:25
1 stop17h 45m
Chengdu
Sun 1/2
17:00-12:00
1 stop16h 00m
$871
SydneyChengdu
SYD - CTU
SYDCTU
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 30/1
11:25-23:20
1 stop14h 55m
Chengdu
Fri 6/2
13:30-07:30
3 stops39h 00m
$1,141
SydneyChengdu
SYD - CTU
SYDCTU
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 1/2
10:30-00:55
1 stop17h 25m
Chengdu
Sun 8/2
17:30-06:15
3 stops33h 45m
$1,177
SydneyChengdu
SYD - CTU
SYDCTU
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 16/1
15:10-10:35
1 stop22h 25m
$448
SydneyChengdu
SYD - CTU
SYDCTU
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 7/1
15:15-11:55
1 stop23h 40m
$536
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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Chengdu
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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 $457). Flying from Sydney to Chengdu in January is currently the most expensive (average of $796). 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 18 December 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Sydney to Chengdu at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 45% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Chengdu?
Share of one-stop return flights from Sydney to Chengdu chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Guangzhou (CAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 72% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Chengdu on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Chengdu?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Sydney to Chengdu, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Shenzhen (SZX) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $630.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Chengdu?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Chengdu, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Guangzhou (CAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 28m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Chengdu?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Chengdu, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Beijing (PEK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 08m.
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 18 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Sichuan Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern
from Sydney to Chengdu. 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.
Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
Related info for your journey
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How long is the flight from Sydney to Chengdu?
There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Chengdu in 17h 45m. Fly via China Southern or Air China to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 8711 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Chengdu round-trip?
According to our current data, China Southern ($475), China Eastern ($485), and Sichuan Airlines ($672) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Chengdu. Users have found that China Southern is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
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 $457). Flying from Sydney to Chengdu in January is currently the most expensive (average of $796). 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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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 18 December 2025.
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