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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chengdu from £247

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 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — CTU
11 Mar — 18 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Chengdu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 February 2026.

Fri 24/411:35
LGW
-
CTU
1 stop17h 40m
China Eastern
Sat 9/513:30
CTU
-
LGW
1 stop33h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/2£397
Thu 12/311:05
LGW
-
CTU
1 stop23h 55m
Air China
Mon 16/320:30
CTU
-
LGW
1 stop18h 25m
Air China
Deal found 6/2£447
Tue 10/311:05
LGW
-
CTU
1 stop23h 55m
Air China
Tue 24/317:30
CTU
-
LGW
1 stop21h 25m
Air China
Deal found 8/2£463
Sun 15/311:05
LGW
-
CTU
1 stop19h 50m
Air China
Mon 30/319:00
CTU
-
LGW
1 stop18h 35m
Air China
Deal found 7/2£470
Sun 8/317:00
LGW
-
CTU
1 stop19h 00m
China Eastern
Sun 15/321:15
CTU
-
LGW
1 stop24h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 8/2£474
Thu 28/511:35
LGW
-
CTU
1 stop17h 40m
China Eastern
Mon 15/613:30
CTU
-
LGW
1 stop32h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 7/2£482
Thu 23/411:15
LGW
-
CTU
1 stop20h 35m
Air China
Thu 7/522:00
CTU
-
LGW
1 stop15h 35m
Air China
Deal found 7/2£484
Sat 14/317:00
LGW
-
CTU
1 stop19h 00m
China Eastern
Tue 24/317:30
CTU
-
LGW
1 stop21h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 8/2£486
Mon 23/306:15
LGW
-
CTU
2 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/313:30
CTU
-
LGW
1 stop24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2£491

Find flight deals from Gatwick to Chengdu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Chengdu (CTU). 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 9 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£397

One-way from

£247

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£561
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 24/4-9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 10m total
  • London to Chengdu
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16/4
  • 16/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 00m total
  • London to Chengdu
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick to Chengdu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 9 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chengdu that are best for you.

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LondonChengdu

LGW - CTU

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Thu 12/3

11:05-19:00

1 stop23h 55m

Chengdu

Mon 16/3

20:30-06:55

1 stop18h 25m

£447

LondonChengdu

LGW - CTU

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Tue 10/3

11:05-19:40

2 stops24h 35m

Chengdu

Tue 24/3

17:30-06:55

1 stop21h 25m

£477

LondonChengdu

LGW - CTU

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Thu 28/5

11:35-12:15

1 stop17h 40m

Chengdu

Mon 15/6

13:30-15:00

1 stop32h 30m

£482

LondonChengdu

LGW - CTU

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Fri 24/4

11:15-14:50

1 stop20h 35m

Chengdu

Mon 11/5

22:00-06:35

1 stop15h 35m

£484

LondonChengdu

LGW - CTU

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Thu 23/4

11:15-14:50

1 stop20h 35m

Chengdu

Thu 7/5

22:00-06:35

1 stop15h 35m

£484

LondonChengdu

LGW - CTU

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Sun 8/3

10:30-12:35

1 stop18h 05m

Chengdu

Sun 15/3

17:30-14:00

1 stop28h 30m

£485

LondonChengdu

LGW - CTU

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Mon 1/6

11:15-14:50

1 stop20h 35m

Chengdu

Sun 14/6

14:55-07:00

1 stop23h 05m

£516

LondonChengdu

LGW - CTU

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Fri 29/5

11:15-11:25

1 stop17h 10m

Chengdu

Mon 15/6

20:15-06:55

1 stop17h 40m

£518

LondonChengdu

LGW - CTU

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Fri 29/5

11:15-11:25

1 stop17h 10m

Chengdu

Fri 12/6

20:15-07:00

1 stop17h 45m

£518

LondonChengdu

LGW - CTU

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Sun 31/5

11:15-11:25

1 stop17h 10m

Chengdu

Tue 16/6

19:00-06:35

1 stop18h 35m

£518

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chengdu

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

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

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from London Gatwick Airport to Chengdu on Cheapflights.

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

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

Beijing (PEK) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £465.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London Gatwick 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 55m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London Gatwick 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 1h 53m.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick 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 Gatwick?

    Most people fly into Chengdu (CTU) if they book a flight to Chengdu from London Gatwick. On average, Chengdu has 0 inbound flights from London Gatwick per day from 0 airlines. Chengdu is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Chengdu’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chengdu?

    Departing from London Gatwick Airport to Chengdu will take you 17h 40m. There are 5155 mi between London Gatwick Airport and Chengdu. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick 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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