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17 Apr — 24 Apr1
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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 12 April 2025.

Return from

£399

One-way from

£244

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£661

Good round-trip deal

£431 or less

Good one-way deal

£324 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 26/5-2/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 10m total
  • London to Chengdu
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6/5
  • 6/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 55m total
  • London to Chengdu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£97 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in April 2025
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Cheapest flights to Chengdu
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 April 2025.

Mon 26/522:10LHR - CTU
1 stop29h 35mChina Southern
Mon 2/616:30CTU - LHR
1 stop32h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 11/4£399
Wed 30/411:35LGW - CTU
1 stop17h 40mChina Eastern
Tue 6/513:30CTU - LGW
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/4£424
Sun 27/412:35LGW - CTU
1 stop16h 50mAir China
Sun 18/515:20CTU - LGW
2 stops22h 35mAir China
Deal found 11/4£475
Fri 9/522:05LHR - CTU
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/520:00CTU - LHR
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4£485
Sat 17/511:45LHR - CTU
2 stops44h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 27/513:30CTU - LHR
2 stops38h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/4£659
Sun 27/417:00LGW - CTU
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/519:00CTU - LGW
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4£740
Thu 15/517:35LHR - CTU
2 stops35h 40mAir France
Mon 26/513:30CTU - LHR
2 stops28h 00mAir France
Deal found 11/4£740
Fri 4/712:25LGW - CTU
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Wed 30/719:00CTU - LGW
1 stop19h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 11/4£762
Thu 15/515:05LTN - CTU
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/508:30CTU - LTN
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4£786
Thu 15/517:10LCY - CTU
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/508:30CTU - LCY
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4£841
Thu 15/522:40LHR - CTU
3 stops27h 50mAir China
Mon 26/512:55CTU - LHR
2 stops38h 35mAir China
Deal found 11/4£862
Thu 23/1009:00LHR - CTU
2 stops22h 00mLufthansa
Wed 29/1009:00CTU - LHR
2 stops21h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 11/4£1,037

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonChengdu

LHR - CTU

LHRCTU

London Heathrow

Mon 26/5

22:10-10:45

1 stop29h 35m

Chengdu

Mon 2/6

16:30-18:05

1 stop32h 35m

£399

LondonChengdu

LGW - CTU

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Wed 30/4

11:35-12:15

1 stop17h 40m

Chengdu

Tue 6/5

13:30-06:40

1 stop24h 10m

£424

LondonChengdu

LGW - CTU

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Sun 27/4

12:35-12:25

1 stop16h 50m

Chengdu

Sun 18/5

15:20-06:55

2 stops22h 35m

£475

LondonChengdu

LHR - CTU

LHRCTU

London Heathrow

Fri 9/5

22:05-23:05

1 stop18h 00m

Chengdu

Fri 16/5

20:00-09:00

2 stops20h 00m

£485

LondonChengdu

LHR - CTU

LHRCTU

London Heathrow

Sat 17/5

11:45-15:15

2 stops44h 30m

Chengdu

Tue 27/5

13:30-20:55

2 stops38h 25m

£659

LondonChengdu

LGW - CTU

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Sun 27/4

17:00-11:45

2 stops35h 45m

Chengdu

Sun 18/5

19:00-23:10

2 stops35h 10m

£740

LondonChengdu

LHR - CTU

LHRCTU

London Heathrow

Thu 15/5

17:35-12:15

2 stops35h 40m

Chengdu

Mon 26/5

13:30-10:30

2 stops28h 00m

£740

LondonChengdu

LGW - CTU

LGWCTU

London Gatwick

Fri 4/7

12:25-11:45

1 stop16h 20m

Chengdu

Wed 30/7

19:00-07:05

1 stop19h 05m

£762

LondonChengdu

LTN - CTU

LTNCTU

London Luton

Thu 15/5

15:05-18:00

2 stops19h 55m

Chengdu

Mon 26/5

08:30-21:45

2 stops20h 15m

£786

LondonChengdu

LCY - CTU

LCYCTU

London City

Thu 15/5

17:10-18:00

2 stops17h 50m

Chengdu

Mon 26/5

08:30-08:50

2 stops31h 20m

£841

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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 11 April 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 20 hours 42 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 most popular airlines that fly to Chengdu?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Chengdu are Air China and China Southern.

Air China

Air China

From £565

China Southern

China Southern

From £467

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 12 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, China Southern and Air France to Chengdu. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
China Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,428 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
143 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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 (14 hours 55 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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