Cheap Flights to Chengdu

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Airports in Chengdu

Compare routes to Chengdu below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier.

Direct flights to Chengdu

Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Chengdu: Chengdu Shuangliu International and Chengdu Tianfu International.
Sichuan Airlines and China Southern both fly direct to Chengdu.
The cheapest month to fly to Chengdu is usually June.
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Yes – you can fly direct to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport and the average flight time is 10 hours and 57 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Chengdu is $478. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
The cheapest airport near Chengdu is Chengdu Tianfu International – which is 54.7 km away from the centre of Chengdu. We've found flights into this airport from $478.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Chengdu is Saturday, 7 June 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chengdu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The average temperature in Chengdu in May is around 23°C. The warmest month in Chengdu is typically July, which averages 31°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 0°C. The rainiest month is August, and it usually rains the least in December.
Currently, Beijing Capital Airlines and Sichuan Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Chengdu.

Flying to Chengdu

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$285
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time10 hrs, 57 mins
Most popular airlineSichuan Airlines
Average flights per week20

How to find cheap flights to Chengdu

  • $478 is currently the cheapest price we've seen for a return flight to Chengdu. For a one-way ticket, the lowest fare is $285.

  • Get updates on fare changes by creating a Price Alert. As soon as Chengdu ticket prices go down, we'll notify you.

  • It's typically recommended to book around seven months before your departure date. This is when you're most likely to get the best price on tickets to Chengdu.

  • Widen your search for cheap Chengdu flights by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' filter. You'll see fares for surrounding airports which could offer bigger savings.

  • Indirect routes are often cheaper, so search for Chengdu plane tickets that have a stop or two. Once your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.

Best time to go to Chengdu

  • You can typically catch the cheapest flight to Chengdu in June.

  • If you can be flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for Chengdu flights.

  • April is the most popular month for flights to Chengdu and the perfect time to experience the city in full swing.

  • The quietest time of the year to go is January. Book your Chengdu plane tickets then and enjoy sightseeing at a more relaxed pace.

  • The weather can make or break a trip, so consider the kind of conditions you prefer to travel in. Chengdu is warmest in August, averaging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January is when temperatures dip to their coolest, between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).

Flying to Chengdu: what you need to know

Getting to central Chengdu from Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

Chengdu highlights

  • Step off your flight to Chengdu and head straight for some of the city's top attractions:

    • Jinli Ancient Street

    • Wuhou Shrine

    • Sichuan Opera Troupe

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Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.