Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chengdu

LHR — TFU
21 Aug — 28 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Chengdu Tianfu Intl are usually found in September or March, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Chengdu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) to Chengdu (TFU). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 August 2025.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£957
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (£122 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Chengdu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chengdu from Heathrow with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chengdu

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chengdu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to Chengdu. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

Booking 45 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chengdu. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to TFU?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow to Chengdu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Chengdu in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chengdu?

Share of one-stop return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chengdu chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Shenzhen (SZX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 26% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Chengdu on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chengdu?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chengdu, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Shenzhen (SZX) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £399.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Heathrow Airport to Chengdu?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chengdu, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Beijing (PEK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 44m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chengdu?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chengdu, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Beijing (PEK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 20m.

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 16 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern, Air China, andChina Eastern from London Heathrow Airport to Chengdu 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.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 4
8.0
Excellent

Peggy,Jul 2025

WUH - SFO

Overall it's good, room temperature is a little high in the airport.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 4
8.0
Excellent

Peggy,Jul 2025

WUH - SFO

Overall it's good, room temperature is a little high in the airport.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 4
8.0
Excellent

Peggy,Jul 2025

WUH - SFO

Overall it's good, room temperature is a little high in the airport.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 4
8.0
Excellent

Peggy,Jul 2025

WUH - SFO

Overall it's good, room temperature is a little high in the airport.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow to Chengdu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chengdu from London Heathrow?

    If you book a flight to Chengdu from London Heathrow, you will be flying to Chengdu Tianfu Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) is located 35.4 mi from the center of Chengdu. There are 0 flights from London Heathrow to Chengdu Tianfu Intl per day from 4 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chengdu round-trip?

    China Southern, at £326, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Heathrow Airport to Chengdu.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Shenzhen Airlines and China Eastern. China Southern is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Chengdu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Chengdu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Chengdu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Chengdu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Chengdu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to Chengdu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Alternative routes for Heathrow to Chengdu

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Top 4 airlines flying from Heathrow to Chengdu

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow to Chengdu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 16 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£326Average£411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Shenzhen AirlinesCheapest£349Average£421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest£381Average£707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest£403Average£559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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