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

Departing from London Gatwick Airport to Chengdu will take you 22h. There are 5155 mi between London Gatwick Airport and Chengdu.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Chengdu?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Gatwick Airport to Chengdu flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGW to CTU?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Chengdu in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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.

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

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

Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £456.

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Chengdu

Round-trip from	£458
One-way from	£229
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	March
Average price	£463

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2/10-18/10
2 total stops
37h 35m total
London to Chengdu

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2/10
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27h 40m total
London to Chengdu

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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 17 September 2025.

Wed 17/911:15LGW - CTU

1 stop22h 10mAir China

Sun 5/1016:00CTU - LGW

1 stop21h 35mAir China

Deal found 16/9£442

Thu 2/1011:25LGW - CTU

1 stop22h 00mAir China

Sat 18/1022:00CTU - LGW

1 stop15h 35mAir China

Deal found 16/9£458

Thu 30/1011:40LGW - CTU

1 stop23h 40mAir China

Thu 6/1120:35CTU - LGW

1 stop18h 20mAir China

Deal found 15/9£467

Wed 1/1011:15LGW - CTU

1 stop17h 10mAir China

Sun 30/1117:30CTU - LGW

1 stop21h 25mAir China

Deal found 15/9£469

Wed 1/1012:35LGW - CTU

1 stop16h 20mAir China

Sun 26/1020:35CTU - LGW

1 stop18h 20mAir China

Deal found 15/9£473

Wed 1/1021:05LGW - CTU

2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1014:00CTU - LGW

2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£489

Thu 6/1111:40LGW - CTU

1 stop23h 40mAir China

Thu 27/1120:35CTU - LGW

1 stop18h 20mAir China

Deal found 15/9£492

Mon 13/1012:35LGW - CTU

1 stop14h 55mAir China

Mon 20/1022:00CTU - LGW

1 stop15h 35mAir China

Deal found 15/9£493

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Thu 2/1011:25LGW - CTU

1 stop22h 00mAir China

Sat 18/1022:00CTU - LGW

1 stop15h 35mAir China

Deal found 16/9£458

Wed 1/1007:20LGW - CTU

2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/1019:35CTU - LGW

2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£536

Mon 13/1018:05LGW - CTU

1 stop35h 10mChina Eastern

Mon 20/1013:30CTU - LGW

1 stop24h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9£546

Thu 30/1011:40LGW - CTU

1 stop23h 40mAir China

Thu 6/1120:35CTU - LGW

1 stop18h 20mAir China

Deal found 15/9£467

Wed 1/1011:15LGW - CTU

1 stop17h 10mAir China

Sun 30/1117:30CTU - LGW

1 stop21h 25mAir China

Deal found 15/9£469

Thu 30/1006:45LGW - CTU

2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1117:30CTU - LGW

1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£540

Thu 6/1111:40LGW - CTU

1 stop23h 40mAir China

Thu 27/1120:35CTU - LGW

1 stop18h 20mAir China

Deal found 15/9£492

Fri 3/1011:15LGW - CTU

1 stop17h 10mAir China

Tue 2/1221:10CTU - LGW

1 stop17h 45mAir China

Deal found 15/9£499

Thu 23/1011:25LGW - CTU

1 stop28h 50mAir China

Thu 8/110:00CTU - LGW

1 stop28h 55mAir China

Deal found 15/9£639

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Wed 17/911:15LGW - CTU

1 stop22h 10mAir China

Sun 5/1016:00CTU - LGW

1 stop21h 35mAir China

Deal found 16/9£442

Wed 1/1011:15LGW - CTU

1 stop17h 10mAir China

Sun 30/1117:30CTU - LGW

1 stop21h 25mAir China

Deal found 15/9£469

Wed 1/1012:35LGW - CTU

1 stop16h 20mAir China

Sun 26/1020:35CTU - LGW

1 stop18h 20mAir China

Deal found 15/9£473

Wed 1/1021:05LGW - CTU

2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1014:00CTU - LGW

2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£489

Thu 2/1011:25LGW - CTU

1 stop22h 00mAir China

Sat 18/1022:00CTU - LGW

1 stop15h 35mAir China

Deal found 16/9£458

Fri 3/1011:15LGW - CTU

1 stop17h 10mAir China

Sun 30/1121:10CTU - LGW

1 stop17h 45mAir China

Deal found 15/9£499

Mon 13/1012:35LGW - CTU

1 stop14h 55mAir China

Mon 20/1022:00CTU - LGW

1 stop15h 35mAir China

Deal found 15/9£493

Thu 30/1011:40LGW - CTU

1 stop23h 40mAir China

Thu 6/1120:35CTU - LGW

1 stop18h 20mAir China

Deal found 15/9£467

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Thu 2/1012:00LGW - CTU

1 stop27h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9£229

Wed 1/1007:20LGW - CTU

2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£294

Wed 1/1012:35LGW - CTU

1 stop14h 55mAir China

Deal found 15/9£331

Thu 2/1011:25LGW - CTU

2 stops24h 20mAir China

Deal found 15/9£334

Sat 15/1106:40LGW - CTU

2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£334

Sat 18/1012:35LGW - CTU

1 stop17h 20mAir China

Deal found 16/9£370

Sat 15/1111:05LGW - CTU

1 stop20h 10mAir China

Deal found 16/9£374

Fri 26/1208:00LGW - CTU

2 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£375

Tue 21/1012:35LGW - CTU

1 stop28h 00mAir China

Deal found 16/9£378

Mon 22/1213:05LGW - CTU

2 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£389

Sun 21/1216:00LGW - CTU

3 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£393

Mon 20/1008:50LGW - CTU

2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£425

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22:00-06:35

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11:40-19:20

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20:35-06:55

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LGW - CTU

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London Gatwick

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11:15-11:25

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17:30-06:55

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LGW - CTU

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11:40-19:20

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Chengdu

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20:35-06:55

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LGW - CTU

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London Gatwick

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11:15-11:25

1 stop17h 10m

Chengdu

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21:10-06:55

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LGW - CTU

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London Gatwick

Wed 1/10

07:20-12:15

2 stops21h 55m

Chengdu

Sun 26/10

19:35-18:30

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£536

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LGW - CTU

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London Gatwick

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06:45-12:30

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Chengdu

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17:30-14:00

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LondonChengdu

LGW - CTU

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London Gatwick

Mon 13/10

18:05-12:15

1 stop35h 10m

Chengdu

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13:30-06:30

1 stop24h 00m

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LondonChengdu

LGW - CTU

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London Gatwick

Thu 23/10

11:25-23:15

1 stop28h 50m

Chengdu

Thu 8/1

10:00-06:55

1 stop28h 55m

£639

LondonChengdu

LGW - CTU

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Thu 2/10

12:00-22:40

1 stop27h 40m

£229

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Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of one-stop itineraries from London Gatwick Airport to Chengdu on Cheapflights.

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

Flights via Beijing (PEK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 55m.

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

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?

Flights via Beijing (PEK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 53m.

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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 22h. There are 5155 mi between London Gatwick Airport and Chengdu.
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?
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Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Chengdu?
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