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Cheap flights from Sydney to Chengdu from $419

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 17/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CTU
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$647

One-way from

$419

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$999

Good round-trip deal

$876 or less

Good one-way deal

$618 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 9/8-17/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 50m total
  • Sydney to Chengdu
17/7
  • 17/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 05m total
  • Sydney to Chengdu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($340 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($83 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chengdu.
Price to beat on a one-way 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 11 July 2025.

Sat 9/810:15SYD - CTU
1 stop14h 25mChina Southern
Sun 17/815:00CTU - SYD
1 stop26h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 8/7$647
Fri 18/706:45SYD - CTU
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/812:00CTU - SYD
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$826
Fri 1/819:40SYD - CTU
1 stop17h 45mAir China
Fri 29/819:00CTU - SYD
1 stop17h 50mAir China
Deal found 9/7$839
Fri 1/820:30SYD - CTU
1 stop17h 45mChina Eastern
Fri 29/806:55CTU - SYD
1 stop24h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/7$849

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

Fly from

Sydney

Fly to

Chengdu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 9/8

10:15-22:40

1 stop14h 25m

Chengdu

Sun 17/8

15:00-19:25

1 stop26h 25m

$647

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/8

19:40-11:25

1 stop17h 45m

Chengdu

Fri 29/8

19:00-14:50

1 stop17h 50m

$839

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

$849

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/8

06:30-22:40

2 stops18h 10m

Chengdu

Tue 19/8

17:00-19:25

1 stop24h 25m

$850

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 17/7

15:10-11:15

2 stops22h 05m

$419

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/8

10:15-17:35

1 stop33h 20m

$442

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/7

19:40-10:25

1 stop16h 45m

$483

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/11

12:00-00:55

1 stop15h 55m

$494

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 10/7

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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 27 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 $347). 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 11 July 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Chengdu?

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 11 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern, China Eastern, andAir China 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.

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.6

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

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.6

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

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.6

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

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.6

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 Southern ($647), Air China ($839), and China Eastern ($849) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Chengdu. Users have found that China Southern is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $442 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 $483 and $494, 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 $347). 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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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 11 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$469Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$493Average$999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$639Average$908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest$679Average$1,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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