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£311+ 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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CTU
2 Jul — 9 Jul1
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 2 June 2026.

Thu 5/1121:30
LHR
-
CTU
1 stop36h 40m
China Southern
Thu 19/1108:30
CTU
-
LHR
1 stop18h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 28/5£538
Fri 2/1011:00
LGW
-
CTU
1 stop16h 45m
China Southern
Sun 18/1019:00
CTU
-
LGW
1 stop18h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 31/5£557
Wed 21/1022:05
LHR
-
CTU
1 stop30h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Tue 27/1011:50
CTU
-
LHR
1 stop39h 20m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 28/5£586
Fri 2/1021:20
LHR
-
CTU
1 stop21h 00m
China Eastern
Sun 18/1006:55
CTU
-
LHR
1 stop18h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/5£603
Wed 21/1022:05
LHR
-
CTU
1 stop30h 10m
Shenzhen Airlines
Thu 29/1013:30
CTU
-
LHR
1 stop37h 40m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 28/5£606
Fri 5/622:10
LHR
-
CTU
1 stop17h 30m
China Southern
Wed 17/608:30
CTU
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 1/6£623
Thu 5/1110:30
LGW
-
CTU
1 stop18h 05m
China Eastern
Thu 19/1120:50
CTU
-
LGW
1 stop25h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/5£625
Thu 5/1110:30
LHR
-
CTU
2 stops23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/1108:00
CTU
-
LHR
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/5£626
Thu 2/711:10
LGW
-
CTU
1 stop16h 35m
China Southern
Thu 9/715:00
CTU
-
LGW
1 stop22h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 28/5£631
Mon 29/611:40
LGW
-
CTU
1 stop19h 00m
China Southern
Mon 6/709:00
CTU
-
LGW
1 stop17h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 1/6£632
Mon 2/1121:10
LHR
-
CTU
1 stop18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/1122:00
CTU
-
LHR
1 stop25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/5£641
Thu 25/611:10
LGW
-
CTU
1 stop17h 35m
China Southern
Thu 23/717:00
CTU
-
LGW
1 stop33h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 30/5£644

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 2 June 2026.

Return from

£557

One-way from

£311

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£511

Good round-trip deal

£497 or less

Good one-way deal

£356 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 2/10-18/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 15m total
  • London to Chengdu
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 8/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 30m total
  • London to Chengdu
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LondonChengdu

LGW - CTU

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Fri 2/10

11:00-10:45

1 stop16h 45m

Chengdu

Sun 18/10

19:00-06:30

1 stop18h 30m

£557

LondonChengdu

LHR - CTU

LHRCTU

London Heathrow

Fri 27/11

06:20-12:35

2 stops22h 15m

Chengdu

Tue 1/12

17:30-18:20

2 stops32h 50m

£661

LondonChengdu

STN - CTU

STNCTU

London Stansted

Thu 16/7

07:50-12:15

2 stops21h 25m

Chengdu

Thu 23/7

18:10-19:50

2 stops32h 40m

£673

LondonChengdu

LHR - CTU

LHRCTU

London Heathrow

Sun 12/7

22:05-11:15

1 stop30h 10m

Chengdu

Sun 26/7

18:30-19:50

1 stop32h 20m

£706

LondonChengdu

LGW - CTU

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Thu 26/11

11:05-14:55

1 stop19h 50m

Chengdu

Mon 30/11

17:30-06:55

1 stop21h 25m

£712

LondonChengdu

LGW - CTU

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Fri 26/6

12:35-10:30

1 stop14h 55m

Chengdu

Fri 3/7

20:15-07:00

1 stop17h 45m

£723

LondonChengdu

LGW - CTU

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Sun 6/9

11:00-11:45

1 stop17h 45m

Chengdu

Sat 19/9

19:00-06:30

1 stop18h 30m

£728

LondonChengdu

LHR - CTU

LHRCTU

London Heathrow

Sun 12/7

22:05-10:35

1 stop29h 30m

Chengdu

Fri 24/7

09:30-20:00

1 stop17h 30m

£746

LondonChengdu

LHR - CTU

LHRCTU

London Heathrow

Sun 12/7

22:05-10:35

1 stop29h 30m

Chengdu

Thu 23/7

18:30-20:00

1 stop32h 30m

£746

LondonChengdu

LGW - CTU

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Sat 5/9

18:10-22:40

1 stop21h 30m

Chengdu

Sat 19/9

15:00-19:40

1 stop35h 40m

£776

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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 59 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 £483
China Southern
China Southern
From £335
China Eastern
China Eastern
From £509

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 2 June 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern,China Eastern, andAir 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
153 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
China Southern
7.5
Good
153 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
153 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
China Eastern
7.3
Good
221 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
153 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
Air China
7.3
Good
154 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
153 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5

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 (15 hours 50 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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