Cheap flights to Chengdu
Air connectivity to Chengdu is provided by two major aviation hubs — Tianfu Airport, located 46 km from the center, and Shuangliu, which is closer to the city. The route network covers a wide range of destinations, with the most frequent flights departing from Beijing (842 flights per week), Shanghai (804 flights), and Shenzhen (565 flights). Detailed information on transport logistics can be found in the dedicated section on how to get to the city.
A total of 40 airlines operate regular flights to Chengdu, ensuring a wide selection of travel options for passengers. The bulk of the traffic is handled by major carriers such as Air China and Sichuan Airlines. Below on the page, you will find departure city cards with a convenient search form and up-to-date flight information, and for route planning, you can explore the city guide.
Kunming — Chengdu
Phuket — Chengdu
Lanzhou — Chengdu
Hefei — Chengdu
Bangkok — Chengdu
Wuhan — Chengdu
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Dali — Chengdu
Guangzhou — Chengdu
Luxi — Chengdu
Taiyuan — Chengdu
Yinchuan — Chengdu
When is the best time to book a flight to Chengdu?
The price of a flight to Chengdu changes depending on how far ahead you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, book around 30 days before departure, when the average ticket costs about $587. Fares also tend to climb as the departure date gets closer.
Flight insights to Chengdu
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Chengdu — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Chengdu come from Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. Beijing leads with around 842 flights a week.
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Chengdu depart from China, Thailand and Hong Kong. China alone accounts for about 95% of all direct routes.
- Chinaavg $121
- Thailandavg $79
- Hong Kongavg $137
- Malaysiaavg $102
- Singaporeavg $144
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Chengdu range from Beijing at $80 to Shenzhen at $109 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Chengdu from right now are Kunming from $63, Lanzhou from $75 and Hefei from $77.
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Chengdu is from Singapore at about 4h 39m, followed by Kuala Lumpur (4h 24m) and Kashgar (4h).
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- Kuala Lumpur4h 24m
- Kashgar4h
- Harbin3h 49m
- Yining3h 41m
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ChinaFrequently asked questions
- Which airports serve flights to Chengdu?
- The city is served by two international airports: Tianfu (TFU), located 46 km from the center, and Shuangliu (CTU), located 11 km from the central area. The choice of arrival airport usually depends on the selected airline and departure city.
- Which cities have the most frequent flights to Chengdu?
- The highest number of flights per week are operated from Beijing (842), Shanghai (804), Shenzhen (565), Guangzhou (501), and Hangzhou (426). This makes these cities convenient transit hubs.
- How many airlines fly to Chengdu?
- There are 40 airlines operating flights to this region. The largest carriers by flight volume include Air China, Sichuan Airlines, and China Eastern.
- When is the best time to buy flight tickets to Chengdu?
- To find the most favorable fares, it is recommended to book tickets 2–3 months before your trip. It is also worth considering that prices can rise significantly during major Chinese holidays and festivals.
- How to find cheap flights to Chengdu?
- It is recommended to compare offers from different airlines and check flight costs to both available airports. Budget-friendly options can often be found on weekday flights or overnight services.