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Cheap Flight Deals to Chengdu

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Chengdu that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Australia to Chengdu

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Australia to Chengdu.
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21:00 - 15:10SYD-CTU
21h 10m1 stop
19:35 - 20:20CTU-SYD
21h 45m1 stop
$586China Southern
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Sun, 26 Jan - Mon, 24 Feb
08:00 - 18:55MEL-CTU
37h 55m1 stop
21:30 - 06:00CTU-MEL
29h 30m1 stop
Thu, 9 Jan - Thu, 16 Jan
21:00 - 15:10SYD-CTU
21h 10m1 stop
13:30 - 20:20CTU-SYD
27h 50m2 stops
$781China Southern
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Sun, 26 Jan - Mon, 24 Feb
10:05 - 15:40SYD-CTU
31h 35m1 stop
13:00 - 19:40CTU-SYD
28h 40m1 stop
$872China Southern
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Wed, 16 Apr - Sun, 27 Apr
10:05 - 22:50SYD-CTU
14h 45m1 stop
13:00 - 19:40CTU-SYD
28h 40m1 stop
$910China Southern
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Wed, 16 Apr - Sun, 27 Apr
11:25 - 23:20MEL-CTU
14h 55m1 stop
17:00 - 19:20CTU-MEL
24h 20m1 stop
$968China Southern
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Sat, 29 Mar - Sat, 19 Apr
10:15 - 01:30SYD-CTU
18h 15m1 stop
17:30 - 07:20CTU-SYD
34h 50m1 stop
$1,148China Eastern
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Sun, 19 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan
10:15 - 01:30SYD-CTU
18h 15m1 stop
12:55 - 10:00CTU-SYD
18h 05m1 stop
$1,151China Eastern
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Fri, 10 Jan - Sun, 12 Jan
20:15 - 09:55MEL-CTU
16h 40m1 stop
11:45 - 15:45CTU-MEL
25h 00m1 stop
$1,794Air China
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Sat, 28 Dec - Sun, 26 Jan
19:40 - 14:55SYD-CTU
21h 15m1 stop
19:50 - 14:50CTU-SYD
41h 00m3 stops
$2,037Air China
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Thu, 17 Apr - Sun, 27 Apr

Flights to Chengdu - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Chengdu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Chengdu?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Chengdu clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Chengdu is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $805. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $1,002 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chengdu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Chengdu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to Chengdu is March, where tickets cost $576 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $1,532 and $1,095 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of $608.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Chengdu?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Chengdu depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Chengdu is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $842 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Chengdu is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,314.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chengdu?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Chengdu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$586
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (72% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Chengdu

When to book flights to Chengdu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Chengdu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Chengdu based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Chengdu flights

  • What bus do I take to travel downtown?

    Airport buses no. 1, 2, and 3 take passengers from CTU Airport to the centre of Chengdu. A single ticket fare costs about ¥ 10 (A$ 2). Each bus transports travellers to different areas of the city, so check the schedule for your correct destination.

  • Is there a train from the airport?

    Passengers can take the high-speed train (CRH) from CTU Airport railway station to the city's two major railway stations, Chengdu Nan (south) and Chengdu Dong (east), as well as other destinations around Chengdu. Single ticket fares cost about ¥ 10 (A$ 2). There is also a subway line that links CTU Airport with Taipingyuan Station (line 10). A single subway fare costs about ¥ 4 (A$ 0.80).

  • Should I take a taxi in Chengdu?

    The acceptable bargain price for a taxi fare from the airport to the city centre is about ¥ 50 (A$ 10) and by taxi meter the charge is about ¥ 60–80 (A$ 12.50–16.50). Usually, you can negotiate with the taxi driver before beginning your ride. For travel around Chengdu, it is recommended to show the taxi drivers a map or written address of your destination as many drivers will not speak English.

  • What hotels are near the airport?

    For a convenient stay near CTU Airport, you have numerous hotels available, accessible by free shuttle bus. Chengdu Airport Hotel is the official airport hotel, located directly opposite the terminal building (5min walk). Other hotels include: Chengdu Airport Express Hotel (4min from the airport); Civil Aviation Julong Airport Hotel (2min from the airport); and Jinjiang Inn (7min from the airport).

  • Do I need a visa to visit Chengdu?

    Australian citizens do require a visa as well as a valid passport to travel to China. It is recommended to apply for your visa approximately one month prior to travel to ensure there is enough validity on your visa for the duration of your intended stay. Authorities will scan your fingerprints on arrival if aged between 14 and 70 years old. Make sure you leave China before your visa expires.

  • How far is Chengdu Airport from central Chengdu?

    Central Chengdu is 15 km away from Chengdu Airport.

  • What is the name of Chengdu’s airport?

    All flights to Chengdu land at Chengdu Airport. The airport code is CTU,and it can also be referred to as Chengdu or Chengdu Shuangliu Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Chengdu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Chengdu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Chengdu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chengdu is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Chengdu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chengdu with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Chengdu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chengdu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Chengdu

  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be January, November and December. The cheapest month to fly from Australia is February.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Chengdu flight deals.
  • Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) is the main airport serving Chengdu, which is the capital city of the Sichuan province in China.
  • CTU Airport is located about 16 km southwest of Chengdu city centre, and is a hub for Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Lucky Air, Shenzhen Airlines, and Tibet Airlines .
  • The airport has two passenger terminals. Terminal 1 serves mostly international flights while Terminal 2 handles mostly domestic flights. An inter-terminal shuttle service runs frequently between the terminals.
  • From Australia, passengers can fly direct to Chengdu Airport from cities like Melbourne and Sydney. Direct connections are also available from Auckland, Los Angeles, New York, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Moscow, and Paris, amongst others.
  • There is a First Class Lounge in both terminals for passengers with membership programs or First/Business Class tickets.
  • Most bathrooms at the airport and in China feature squat toilets, but Western toilets are available in some bathrooms for those willing to search for them. The First Class Lounge provides travellers with the option of Western toilets.
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Top 4 airlines flying to Chengdu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Chengdu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to Chengdu. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Chengdu? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
China SouthernOverall score based on 92 reviews
7.7Comfort
7.4Food
8.3Crew
7.9Boarding
7.6Entertainment
Airline reviews

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2024CAN - FOC
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The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

It was great. The staff were so nice and helpful the food was great and they always made sure I was okay. As a foreigner I was worried about the language barrier but it was absolutely no issues. I highly recommend

Crew: Everybody was polite. People just need to get efficient and less reworking things. Entertainment: Could have move movies and games. The “music” section is a joke, only ONE available. Food: The food provided on the flights boarding in china needs a serious reworking. Too much oil, bad for your stomach, tastes too artificial and the eggs were a giant mass of green dough.

We were diverted to Chengdu, because of bad weather and finally made it to Chong King about 7 hours later

No wheelchair service at all ( I did request that service and also purchased the priority assistant bundle) , what a waste of money

Never got the wheelchair service when my parents arrived at LA . My mom was 74 , also my dad was 84 years old, both don’t speak English. I double checked with the front desk at Phoenix airport, making sure that they will be taking care of.

Not sure who to "blame" but I booked the ticket from SiChuan airline overseas. On the day of flight at the airport, I learnt that our passport information was not entered into the system. I was told by the SiChuan airline that this is not the first time that ticket booked overseas missing ID information. Since airport ticket counter does not have authority to add ID information, we have to call SiChuan airline customer service, Luckily, we arrived at the airport early enough to handle this and SiChuan airline customer service has been very helpful.

Dad experience when you check in in chenddu airport , service need to improve

Not good experience when you checkin in China, service need to prove

Pros: "Economy seats were actually pretty comfortable and the staff was very attentive."
Cons: "The vegetarian food was basically unsalted, watery rice and fruit. By the third round of it (long flight w/ 2 dinners and 1 breakfast) I just didn’t eat it. The entertainment also advertises movies and shows that they don’t have. Small selection that could be better."
Pros: "I liked getting to my destination safely."
Cons: "The boarding process was chaos and when we finally boarded, the seats were extremely uncomfortable. There also wasn’t any choice of entertainment and the movie that was playing had no way to have audio (no headphone jacks to plug into)"

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

Food & service very good next I will pick up again

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced. Also, a cabin bag allows only 5kg!

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced.

Everything was not satisfactory - the flight was delayed, staffs were ok but they didn't speak English well. I am from east Asia (not Chinese) and they didn't care enough to remember that I wasn't Chinese but persistently spoke chinese to me. The flight announcement in english wasn't clear to understand.

I wish I had been able to choose a vegetarian meal. Crew friendly and helpful. Seat was ok. All quite efficient and pleasant. Would recommend for inner China travel for sure.

The flight is not bad, but the Business Lounge is not big enough for the quantity of people they accept and there is a limited options for food and beverages.

It was simply bad and on top of that my luggage hasn't been delivered until now. They can't even localize it which is just unacceptable when they are supposed to scan the bar code they put when we check in

We bought premium Economy, thinking it would be more comfortable, but the seat is so narrow ,that my legs and feet are swollen , I can't wear shoes !

The flight was delayed for almost 5 hours, but I understand that it was not up to the company, however how they could handle the situation better, they never apologized for that delay, moreover despite passengers being there for 7 hours only thing they did was to give a bowl of instant noodles, afterwards on the plane tiny snacks, people were there starting from lunch time and we’ve arrived to destination at almost midnight

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

Reasonable. What they offer during the flight is not great, but the crew is polite and try to compensate it.

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

I was surprised and appreciate that they actually served a hot meal on such a short, early morning flight. The check in and boarding was hassle free and most of all my Alliance Status / Code Share was recognized and the revelant courtesy was extended; other than some needed attention to detail concerning the cleanliness of the cabin, and some unnecessary aggressive wording their safety briefing, it was an overall pleasant flight, and I would certainly fly with them again.

Flight was delayed for more than 3 hours, food was mediocre, seat didn’t recline

Lost Baggage - very frustrated…learned that bag was never put on plane.

I think it’s time that somebody set a standard for the temperature in the cabins. I would rather it be colder than anybody that wants to have a blanket have a blanket to keep it so warm at times is unbearable and quite uncomfortable. That’s the only thing I would add.

For the price we paid, I couldn’t complain. Was good value for money. Service was excellent but food was mediocre. Crew were excellent and spoke English. You will never go hungry. The food was ample but was mediocre. Entertainment limited and wifi doesn’t all allow you to access some social media. The best part was comfortable seats and bed (business class) with a screen to close out the rest of the cabin.

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Chengdu found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
26/1Sun
1 stopChina Southern
21h 10mSYD-CTU
24/2Mon
1 stopChina Southern
21h 45mCTU-SYD
$586
9/1Thu
1 stop
37h 55mMEL-CTU
16/1Thu
1 stop
29h 30mCTU-MEL
$726
26/1Sun
1 stopChina Southern
21h 10mSYD-CTU
24/2Mon
2 stopsChina Southern
27h 50mCTU-SYD
$781
16/4Wed
1 stopChina Southern
31h 35mSYD-CTU
27/4Sun
1 stopChina Southern
28h 40mCTU-SYD
$872
16/4Wed
1 stopChina Southern
14h 45mSYD-CTU
27/4Sun
1 stopChina Southern
28h 40mCTU-SYD
$910
29/3Sat
1 stopChina Southern
14h 55mMEL-CTU
19/4Sat
1 stopChina Southern
24h 20mCTU-MEL
$968
19/1Sun
1 stopChina Eastern
18h 15mSYD-CTU
26/1Sun
1 stopChina Eastern
34h 50mCTU-SYD
$1,148
10/1Fri
1 stopChina Eastern
18h 15mSYD-CTU
12/1Sun
1 stopChina Eastern
18h 05mCTU-SYD
$1,151
28/12Sat
1 stopAir China
16h 40mMEL-CTU
26/1Sun
1 stopAir China
25h 00mCTU-MEL
$1,794
17/4Thu
1 stopAir China
21h 15mSYD-CTU
27/4Sun
3 stopsAir China
41h 00mCTU-SYD
$2,037

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Chengdu found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/1Mon
2 stops
28h 20mSYD-CTU
$662
6/1Mon
1 stopChina Eastern
36h 15mSYD-CTU
$695
6/1Mon
3 stops
21h 30mSYD-CTU
$903
30/12Mon
1 stopChina Southern
17h 40mMEL-CTU
$1,099
23/12Mon
3 stops
31h 30mMEL-CTU
$1,337
23/12Mon
1 stopChina Eastern
34h 15mMEL-CTU
$1,410
23/12Mon
2 stops
26h 25mMEL-CTU
$1,467
23/12Mon
1 stop
16h 40mMEL-CTU
$1,481
23/12Mon
2 stopsChina Eastern
23h 35mMEL-CTU
$1,683
30/12Mon
2 stopsAir China
30h 30mMEL-CTU
$2,380

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Last minute flights to Chengdu

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Chengdu that are departing in the next 10 days.
23/12Mon
multi-stopChina Eastern
34h 15mMEL-CTU
30/12Mon
multi-stopChina Eastern
20h 30mCTU-MEL
$1,624
22/12Sun
multi-stopAir China
19h 15mMEL-CTU
2/1Thu
multi-stopAir China
17h 45mCTU-MEL
$1,908
22/12Sun
multi-stopChina Eastern
19h 45mMEL-CTU
29/12Sun
multi-stopChina Eastern
17h 35mCTU-MEL
$1,930
23/12Mon
multi-stop
16h 40mMEL-CTU
30/12Mon
multi-stop
28h 40mCTU-MEL
$2,032
22/12Sun
multi-stop
28h 45mMEL-CTU
2/1Thu
multi-stop
19h 55mCTU-MEL
$2,091
22/12Sun
multi-stop
16h 45mMEL-CTU
29/12Sun
multi-stop
58h 25mCTU-MEL
$2,097
21/12Sat
multi-stopChina Southern
22h 10mMEL-CTU
1/1Wed
multi-stopChina Southern
22h 55mCTU-MEL
$2,167
23/12Mon
multi-stopChina Eastern
23h 50mMEL-CTU
30/12Mon
multi-stopChina Eastern
17h 35mCTU-MEL
$2,270
21/12Sat
multi-stopChina Southern
22h 10mMEL-CTU
1/1Wed
multi-stopChina Southern
18h 20mCTU-MEL
$2,415
22/12Sun
multi-stopAir China
20h 45mMEL-CTU
2/1Thu
multi-stopAir China
19h 40mCTU-MEL
$2,446

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