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£355+ Cheap flights to Chengdu

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— CTU
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
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Flights to Chengdu in 2025

Find the latest flights to Chengdu in 2025, 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 11 July 2025.

Return from

£542

One-way from

£355

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£626

Good round-trip deal

£422 or less

Good one-way deal

£421 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 4/10-18/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 25m total
  • London to Chengdu
7/12
  • 7/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 45m total
  • London to Chengdu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£73 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to Chengdu.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London to Chengdu.

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Cheapest flights to Chengdu
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Sat 4/1011:25LGW - CTU
2 stops23h 50mAir China
Sat 18/1021:00CTU - LGW
1 stop16h 35mAir China
Deal found 10/7£542
Sun 16/1119:25LHR - CTU
2 stops21h 30mAustrian Airlines
Mon 1/1217:30CTU - LHR
2 stops22h 50mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 9/7£572
Sat 11/1022:05LHR - CTU
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1017:30CTU - LHR
1 stop33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7£625
Mon 1/911:35LGW - CTU
1 stop17h 40mChina Eastern
Mon 8/917:00CTU - LGW
1 stop20h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/7£634
Tue 19/806:00STN - CTU
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/910:55CTU - STN
3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£641
Tue 7/1022:10LHR - CTU
1 stop17h 30mChina Southern
Wed 15/1008:30CTU - LHR
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 10/7£643
Mon 18/807:25LGW - CTU
3 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/910:15CTU - LGW
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£679
Thu 25/1217:40LHR - CTU
1 stop15h 35mAir China
Mon 12/122:00CTU - LHR
1 stop27h 50mAir China
Deal found 10/7£699
Mon 1/911:45LHR - CTU
2 stops28h 10mChina Eastern
Mon 8/906:55CTU - LHR
2 stops21h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/7£773
Mon 18/812:00LGW - CTU
1 stop16h 45mChina Southern
Thu 11/912:00CTU - LGW
1 stop26h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 10/7£821
Sat 16/813:15LTN - CTU
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/921:00CTU - LTN
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£857
Mon 25/810:30LHR - CTU
2 stops23h 45mLufthansa
Mon 1/908:00CTU - LHR
2 stops21h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 11/7£862

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonChengdu

LGW - CTU

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Sat 4/10

11:25-18:15

2 stops23h 50m

Chengdu

Sat 18/10

21:00-06:35

1 stop16h 35m

£542

LondonChengdu

LHR - CTU

LHRCTU

London Heathrow

Mon 5/1

17:40-23:55

2 stops22h 15m

Chengdu

Sat 24/1

09:00-17:50

1 stop16h 50m

£553

LondonChengdu

LHR - CTU

LHRCTU

London Heathrow

Sun 16/11

19:25-00:55

2 stops21h 30m

Chengdu

Mon 1/12

17:30-08:20

2 stops22h 50m

£572

LondonChengdu

LHR - CTU

LHRCTU

London Heathrow

Mon 5/1

06:35-18:00

2 stops27h 25m

Chengdu

Sat 24/1

09:00-08:05

2 stops31h 05m

£579

LondonChengdu

LHR - CTU

LHRCTU

London Heathrow

Sat 11/10

22:05-23:05

1 stop18h 00m

Chengdu

Sat 25/10

17:30-20:10

1 stop33h 40m

£625

LondonChengdu

LGW - CTU

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Mon 1/9

11:35-12:15

1 stop17h 40m

Chengdu

Mon 8/9

17:00-06:40

1 stop20h 40m

£634

LondonChengdu

STN - CTU

STNCTU

London Stansted

Tue 19/8

06:00-12:15

2 stops23h 15m

Chengdu

Fri 12/9

10:55-10:50

3 stops30h 55m

£641

LondonChengdu

LHR - CTU

LHRCTU

London Heathrow

Tue 7/10

22:10-22:40

1 stop17h 30m

Chengdu

Wed 15/10

08:30-18:05

1 stop16h 35m

£643

LondonChengdu

LGW - CTU

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Mon 18/8

07:25-12:15

3 stops45h 50m

Chengdu

Mon 15/9

10:15-10:30

2 stops31h 15m

£679

LondonChengdu

LHR - CTU

LHRCTU

London Heathrow

Mon 1/9

11:45-22:55

2 stops28h 10m

Chengdu

Mon 8/9

06:55-20:55

2 stops21h 00m

£773

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight to Chengdu

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Chengdu

When is the best time to book a flight to Chengdu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Chengdu. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Chengdu, you should look to book at least 84 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Chengdu?

On average, a flight from London to Chengdu takes 22 hours 50 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 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 11 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Austrian Airlines, andChina Southern 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.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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 5 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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