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£317+ Cheap flights to Chengdu

— CTU
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
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Flights to Chengdu in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Chengdu

Thu 26/1122:30 -
1 stop27h 20m
Thu 3/1209:30 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 27/10£441
Sun 22/1121:10 -
1 stop18h 35m
Sun 29/1119:30 -
1 stop31h 40m
Deal found 26/10£443
Thu 3/1222:30 -
1 stop27h 20m
Wed 16/1220:50 -
1 stop31h 40m
Deal found 30/10£444
Tue 27/1022:30 -
1 stop28h 05m
Thu 3/1209:30 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 26/10£446
Thu 29/1022:30 -
1 stop29h 55m
Wed 11/1119:30 -
1 stop33h 00m
Deal found 26/10£456
Thu 26/1122:30 -
1 stop29h 55m
Wed 2/1219:30 -
1 stop33h 00m
Deal found 27/10£457
Sun 8/1121:10 -
1 stop18h 05m
Sun 22/1119:30 -
1 stop31h 40m
Deal found 29/10£460
Sat 14/1121:10 -
1 stop37h 00m
Sat 5/1219:30 -
1 stop31h 40m
Deal found 28/10£473
Thu 26/1109:50 -
1 stop17h 10m
Thu 3/1219:30 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 27/10£506
Fri 27/1110:30 -
2 stops26h 40m
Fri 4/1214:45 -
2 stops31h 15m
Deal found 28/10£510
Thu 26/1109:50 -
1 stop17h 10m
Tue 1/1213:30 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 27/10£512
Thu 26/1110:30 -
2 stops26h 40m
Thu 3/1214:45 -
2 stops31h 15m
Deal found 27/10£516

Find flight deals to Chengdu

Return from

£435

One-way from

£317

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£597

Good round-trip deal

£363 or less

Good one-way deal

£279 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 16/4-7/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 15m total
  • London to Chengdu
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Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 3/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 05m total
  • London to Chengdu
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonChengdu

LHR London Heathrow - CTU Chengdu

LHRCTU

London Heathrow

Thu 3/12

22:30-19:35

1 stop37h 05m

Chengdu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£317

LondonChengdu

LHR London Heathrow - CTU Chengdu

LHRCTU

London Heathrow

Thu 5/11

22:30-18:10

1 stop35h 40m

Chengdu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£319

LondonChengdu

LHR London Heathrow - CTU Chengdu

LHRCTU

London Heathrow

Sat 23/1

21:30-23:10

1 stop17h 40m

Chengdu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£344

LondonChengdu

LGW London Gatwick - CTU Chengdu

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Sat 23/1

17:00-22:55

1 stop21h 55m

Chengdu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£363

LondonChengdu

LGW London Gatwick - CTU Chengdu

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Sun 13/12

06:20-21:00

2 stops30h 40m

Chengdu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£405

LondonChengdu

LGW London Gatwick - CTU Chengdu

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Sun 22/11

10:30-12:35

1 stop18h 05m

Chengdu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£416

LondonChengdu

LGW London Gatwick - CTU Chengdu

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Wed 16/12

08:30-11:10

3 stops42h 40m

Chengdu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£425

LondonChengdu

LGW London Gatwick - CTU Chengdu

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Sat 23/1

07:10-11:50

2 stops20h 40m

Chengdu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£434

LondonChengdu

LHR London Heathrow - CTU Chengdu

LHRCTU

London Heathrow

Sun 22/11

06:50-13:00

2 stops22h 10m

Chengdu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£435

LondonChengdu

LHR London Heathrow - CTU Chengdu

LHRCTU

London Heathrow

Tue 15/12

06:30-14:00

2 stops23h 30m

Chengdu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£467

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Chengdu

How long is the flight to Chengdu?

On average, a flight from London to Chengdu takes 19 hours 28 minutes. Flights to Chengdu from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Chengdu?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Chengdu are China Southern and Air China.

Air China
Air China
From £446
China Southern
China Southern
From £415

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chengdu?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Chengdu are China Southern and Air China.

Rainfall in Chengdu 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

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

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern and Air China to China to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
184 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Southern
7.5
Good
184 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
184 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
Air China
7.5
Good
167 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
184 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

FAQs about flying to Chengdu

Getting around Chengdu

Like most major cities in China, the roads in Chengdu are often incredibly busy. The network of buses in the city is extensive and exact fares are required to board as change is not given. As with the airport, taxis in the city are either green or blue but be aware that most of the drivers do not speak English.

  • When is the best time to fly to Chengdu?

    In terms of the weather, the ideal months to visit the city are from March to May and September to November. Visiting during these periods will ensure you miss both the rainy season and the most humid conditions. To experience the magic of the Chinese New Year festivities, the time to visit is during February.    Low season in the city occurs during the months of March, April, November and December. Prices are generally cheaper during these months and the city is less crowded.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chengdu?

    Most people fly into Chengdu (CTU) if they book a flight to Chengdu. Chengdu is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Chengdu’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Chengdu if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chengdu on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Chengdu?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chengdu.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Chengdu depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Chengdu, London offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Chengdu have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Chengdu can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Chengdu?

    Yes. Chengdu has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Chengdu Aviation Hotel is the closest property to Chengdu (0.0 mi away from Chengdu).

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