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Cheap flights from London to Chengdu from £280

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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — CTU
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Chengdu are usually found in March or May, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from London to Chengdu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 November 2025.

Mon 1/1221:30LHR - CTU
1 stop14h 25mChina Southern
Sun 7/1221:30CTU - LHR
1 stop29h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 26/11£417
Mon 1/1211:05LGW - CTU
1 stop21h 55mAir China
Sun 7/1220:30CTU - LGW
1 stop18h 25mAir China
Deal found 26/11£467
Mon 1/1219:20LHR - CTU
2 stops21h 35mAir France
Sun 7/1214:35CTU - LHR
2 stops25h 20mAir France
Deal found 26/11£508
Thu 4/1214:45LHR - CTU
2 stops26h 10mAir France
Sun 7/1217:30CTU - LHR
2 stops28h 15mAir France
Deal found 24/11£568
Thu 4/1214:45LHR - CTU
2 stops26h 10mChina Eastern
Sun 7/1214:35CTU - LHR
1 stop34h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/11£583
Thu 4/1221:30LHR - CTU
1 stop17h 40mChina Southern
Sun 7/1221:30CTU - LHR
1 stop29h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 25/11£594
Wed 24/1222:00LHR - CTU
1 stop29h 15mChina Southern
Wed 21/108:30CTU - LHR
1 stop18h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 26/11£611
Mon 1/1221:10LHR - CTU
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1209:00CTU - LHR
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£650
Mon 1/1211:05LGW - CTU
2 stops28h 40mAir China
Thu 4/1216:00CTU - LGW
1 stop21h 35mAir China
Deal found 24/11£726
Sun 21/1221:30LHR - CTU
1 stop14h 25mChina Southern
Wed 21/109:30CTU - LHR
1 stop17h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 26/11£771
Mon 1/1217:00LGW - CTU
1 stop23h 55mChina Eastern
Thu 4/1217:30CTU - LGW
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/11£777
Mon 22/1222:00LHR - CTU
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Fri 23/108:30CTU - LHR
1 stop18h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 26/11£788

Cheap flight deals from London to Chengdu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£444

One-way from

£280

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£486

Good round-trip deal

£452 or less

Good one-way deal

£355 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 6/3-16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 20m total
  • London to Chengdu
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9/1
  • 9/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 35m total
  • London to Chengdu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£68 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London (LON) to Chengdu.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London 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 27 November 2025.
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Chengdu

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Return

Price

LondonChengdu

STN - CTU

STNCTU

London Stansted

Sat 10/1

06:00-12:35

2 stops22h 35m

Chengdu

Sat 17/1

17:30-16:35

2 stops31h 05m

£449

LondonChengdu

LHR - CTU

LHRCTU

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

21:00-00:55

1 stop19h 55m

Chengdu

Mon 16/3

17:30-17:30

1 stop32h 00m

£476

LondonChengdu

LHR - CTU

LHRCTU

London Heathrow

Thu 14/5

21:00-20:00

1 stop16h 00m

Chengdu

Thu 11/6

09:00-19:00

1 stop17h 00m

£491

LondonChengdu

LHR - CTU

LHRCTU

London Heathrow

Tue 6/1

07:40-18:15

2 stops26h 35m

Chengdu

Sat 31/1

19:30-19:10

1 stop31h 40m

£492

LondonChengdu

LHR - CTU

LHRCTU

London Heathrow

Sat 21/2

22:00-23:20

1 stop17h 20m

Chengdu

Sat 7/3

09:30-18:35

1 stop17h 05m

£514

LondonChengdu

LHR - CTU

LHRCTU

London Heathrow

Mon 5/1

21:10-19:40

1 stop38h 30m

Chengdu

Fri 16/1

11:50-19:10

1 stop39h 20m

£520

LondonChengdu

LGW - CTU

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Tue 6/1

11:05-14:55

1 stop19h 50m

Chengdu

Sat 31/1

17:30-06:55

1 stop21h 25m

£521

LondonChengdu

LHR - CTU

LHRCTU

London Heathrow

Thu 14/5

13:40-17:15

2 stops20h 35m

Chengdu

Thu 11/6

10:00-20:30

1 stop17h 30m

£525

LondonChengdu

LHR - CTU

LHRCTU

London Heathrow

Sat 10/1

21:10-09:40

1 stop28h 30m

Chengdu

Sat 17/1

13:30-19:10

1 stop37h 40m

£530

LondonChengdu

LGW - CTU

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Sun 15/3

11:05-17:00

1 stop21h 55m

Chengdu

Wed 15/4

14:55-06:55

1 stop23h 00m

£531

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Best time to book a flight from London to Chengdu

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from London 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 21 November 2025.

Booking 37 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London 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 month to book a flight from London to Chengdu?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Chengdu (average of £348). Flying from London to Chengdu in July is currently the most expensive (average of £685). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

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

Beijing (PEK) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 48% of one-stop itineraries from London to Chengdu on Cheapflights.

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

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

Beijing (PKX) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £469.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London 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 to Chengdu?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London 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.

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 27 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Chengdu, such as China Southern, China Eastern, andAir China. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
Air China
7.2
Good
126 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London 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?

    If you book a flight to Chengdu from London, you will be flying to Chengdu, which is the city’s only airport. Chengdu (CTU) is located 9.4 mi from the center of Chengdu. There are 0 flights from London to Chengdu per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from London to Chengdu?

    A quick flight from London to Chengdu can take about 16h. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £491. The distance from London to Chengdu is about 5155 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    China Southern, at £354, was found to be the cheapest airline from London to Chengdu. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air China. China Southern is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Chengdu one-way?

    £290 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Eastern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Southern and Lufthansa, with prices starting from £349 and £520, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Chengdu?

    Most travelers choose London Heathrow - Chengdu, London Gatwick - Chengdu or London Stansted - Chengdu when deciding on the best route from London to Chengdu.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Chengdu?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Chengdu (average of £348). Flying from London to Chengdu in July is currently the most expensive (average of £685). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from London to Chengdu

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£354Average£489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest£471Average£742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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