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Cheap flights from Sydney to Chengdu from $467

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CTU
20 Jun — 27 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chengdu are usually found in March or February, booked 42 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 15 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$736

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$912

Good round-trip deal

$781 or less

Good one-way deal

$543 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 1/8-29/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 50m total
  • Sydney to Chengdu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($353 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($85 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 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 15 June 2025.

Mon 16/614:10SYD - CTU
1 stop36h 15mChina Eastern
Tue 1/709:15CTU - SYD
1 stop24h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 13/6$548
Tue 29/721:45SYD - CTU
1 stop15h 00mChina Southern
Tue 5/819:55CTU - SYD
1 stop32h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 14/6$741
Wed 30/719:45SYD - CTU
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/818:55CTU - SYD
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6$816
Tue 24/619:40SYD - CTU
1 stop25h 15mAir China
Mon 30/620:00CTU - SYD
1 stop16h 50mAir China
Deal found 13/6$1,352

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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 15 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Chengdu that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/8

20:30-12:15

1 stop17h 45m

Chengdu

Fri 29/8

06:55-09:00

1 stop24h 05m

$736

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/7

21:45-10:45

1 stop15h 00m

Chengdu

Tue 5/8

19:55-06:25

1 stop32h 30m

$741

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/7

19:40-10:30

1 stop16h 50m

Chengdu

Tue 5/8

13:00-10:10

2 stops19h 10m

$867

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/6

19:40-18:55

1 stop25h 15m

Chengdu

Mon 30/6

20:00-14:50

1 stop16h 50m

$1,352

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/9

21:45-11:45

1 stop16h 00m

$467

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/9

10:15-10:45

2 stops26h 30m

$487

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Deals found on 14/6

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Chengdu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Chengdu

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 9 June 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 42 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 $358). 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 15 June 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 15 June 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
99 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.3

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
7.5
Good
99 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.3

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
7.2
Good
151 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.3

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

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 ($736), China Southern ($741), and Air China ($1,352) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Chengdu. Users have found that China Eastern is 16% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 $358). 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 15 June 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 15 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$479Average$748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$503Average$1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$646Average$914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest$691Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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