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£266+ Cheap flights to Chengdu

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 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CTU
21 Aug — 28 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Chengdu in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Chengdu
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 22 July 2026.

Thu 1/1011:10
LGW
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CTU
1 stop19h 30m
China Southern
Thu 8/1015:00
CTU
-
LGW
1 stop22h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 19/7£457
Sat 7/1121:30
LHR
-
CTU
1 stop36h 40m
China Southern
Sat 14/1113:30
CTU
-
LHR
1 stop37h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 20/7£462
Fri 18/916:15
LGW
-
CTU
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/1017:00
CTU
-
LGW
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7£485
Thu 1/1021:00
LHR
-
CTU
1 stop16h 00m
China Southern
Thu 8/1009:00
CTU
-
LHR
1 stop17h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 19/7£488
Fri 18/915:15
LTN
-
CTU
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/1017:00
CTU
-
LTN
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7£505
Thu 5/1121:30
LHR
-
CTU
1 stop30h 25m
China Southern
Sat 21/1113:30
CTU
-
LHR
1 stop37h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 18/7£509
Fri 18/921:00
LHR
-
CTU
1 stop17h 55m
China Southern
Sun 11/1009:00
CTU
-
LHR
1 stop17h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 18/7£517
Sat 7/1121:30
LHR
-
CTU
1 stop30h 35m
China Southern
Sat 21/1116:30
CTU
-
LHR
1 stop34h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 18/7£524
Fri 18/913:45
STN
-
CTU
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/1008:00
CTU
-
STN
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7£526
Wed 2/916:30
LTN
-
CTU
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/920:15
CTU
-
LTN
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7£527
Fri 13/1109:50
LGW
-
CTU
1 stop17h 25m
China Southern
Fri 27/1115:30
CTU
-
LGW
1 stop23h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 17/7£531
Mon 24/809:05
STN
-
CTU
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/909:00
CTU
-
STN
2 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7£538

Find flight deals to Chengdu

Find the latest flights to Chengdu in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 22 July 2026.

Return from

£457

One-way from

£266

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£700

Good round-trip deal

£484 or less

Good one-way deal

£440 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 1/10-8/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 00m total
  • London to Chengdu
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18/9
  • 18/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 00m total
  • London to Chengdu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£113 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£49 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonChengdu

LTN - CTU

LTNCTU

London Luton

Fri 18/9

15:15-22:15

2 stops24h 00m

Chengdu

Sun 11/10

17:00-19:55

2 stops33h 55m

£505

LondonChengdu

STN - CTU

STNCTU

London Stansted

Fri 18/9

13:45-22:15

2 stops25h 30m

Chengdu

Sun 11/10

08:00-00:55

2 stops23h 55m

£526

LondonChengdu

LTN - CTU

LTNCTU

London Luton

Wed 2/9

16:30-19:40

2 stops20h 10m

Chengdu

Tue 8/9

20:15-13:25

2 stops24h 10m

£527

LondonChengdu

LGW - CTU

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Thu 20/8

12:35-10:25

1 stop14h 50m

Chengdu

Thu 27/8

07:00-18:05

1 stop18h 05m

£538

LondonChengdu

LGW - CTU

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Sun 16/8

22:00-01:20

1 stop20h 20m

Chengdu

Sun 23/8

06:55-19:15

1 stop19h 20m

£550

LondonChengdu

LGW - CTU

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Fri 11/9

16:15-22:15

2 stops23h 00m

Chengdu

Fri 18/9

17:00-18:50

2 stops32h 50m

£556

LondonChengdu

LTN - CTU

LTNCTU

London Luton

Mon 24/8

15:15-22:15

2 stops24h 00m

Chengdu

Wed 9/9

20:15-15:25

2 stops26h 10m

£556

LondonChengdu

LTN - CTU

LTNCTU

London Luton

Wed 19/8

05:40-22:00

2 stops33h 20m

Chengdu

Wed 2/9

20:15-15:25

2 stops26h 10m

£559

LondonChengdu

LTN - CTU

LTNCTU

London Luton

Thu 20/8

08:00-22:40

2 stops31h 40m

Chengdu

Thu 27/8

20:15-12:25

2 stops23h 10m

£567

LondonChengdu

LTN - CTU

LTNCTU

London Luton

Thu 5/11

07:45-23:20

2 stops31h 35m

Chengdu

Sat 21/11

09:00-20:50

3 stops43h 50m

£574

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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 27 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.

China Southern
China Southern
From £336
Air China
Air China
From £444
China Eastern
China Eastern
From £492

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

Plan your trip to Chengdu by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Chengdu by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

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 22 July 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern,Air China, andChina Eastern 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
7.4
Good
164 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.4

Food

7.1

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
7.4
Good
164 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
164 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.4

Food

7.1

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
7.4
Good
156 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
164 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.4

Food

7.1

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 Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
164 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.4

Food

7.1

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 (14 hours 55 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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