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Cheapest round-trip
$747
Typical prices: $881-$981
China Southern
Fri 8/21Fri 8/28
LAX - CTU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$409
Typical prices: $412-$455
China Southern
Wed 8/19
LAX - CTU • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights to Chengdu

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Chengdu that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Chengdu

Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28
China Southern Logo
11:50 pm - 10:45 am
LAX
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CTU
19h 55m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
CTU
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LAX
18h 00m
1 stop
$747China Southern
Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 30
China Southern Logo
11:50 pm - 3:40 pm
LAX
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CTU
24h 50m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
CTU
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LAX
26h 00m
1 stop
$759China Southern
Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Aug 30
China Southern Logo
11:50 pm - 10:45 am
LAX
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CTU
19h 55m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
10:00 pm - 8:00 pm
CTU
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LAX
37h 00m
1 stop
$762China Southern
Tue, Nov 24 - Sat, Dec 5
China Eastern Logo
11:30 am - 12:35 pm
LAX
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CTU
33h 05m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
5:30 pm - 9:05 am
CTU
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LAX
31h 35m
1 stop
$822China Eastern
Sat, Aug 29 - Wed, Sep 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:56 pm - 10:45 am
SFO
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CTU
24h 49m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 8:40 pm
CTU
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SFO
42h 40m
2 stops
$870Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Oct 6
Air China Logo
11:00 pm - 10:30 am
IAD
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CTU
23h 30m
1 stop
Air China Logo
9:00 am - 7:30 pm
CTU
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IAD
22h 30m
1 stop
$1,081Air China
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:20 am - 10:45 am
ORD
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CTU
36h 25m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 5:59 am
CTU
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ORD
25h 59m
2 stops
$1,098Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Oct 5
Air China Logo
11:00 pm - 11:25 am
IAD
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CTU
24h 25m
1 stop
Air China Logo
8:00 pm - 7:30 pm
CTU
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IAD
35h 30m
1 stop
$1,121Air China
Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Sep 8
Hainan Airlines Logo
6:40 pm - 7:00 pm
BOS
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CTU
36h 20m
1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 4:40 pm
CTU
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BOS
32h 25m
1 stop
$1,167Hainan Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
China Eastern Logo
8:31 am - 3:15 pm
DTW
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CTU
42h 44m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
6:55 am - 11:31 pm
CTU
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DTW
28h 36m
2 stops
$1,262China Eastern
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Chengdu

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Chengdu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Chengdu?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Chengdu was found on the route from Los Angeles, at $747 return. The most popular connection is from San Francisco to Chengdu and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $787 in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chengdu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to Chengdu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Chengdu is October, where tickets cost $639 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $1,027 and $857 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is August with an average price of $348.

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Expert advice for your flight to Chengdu

 
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When to book flights to Chengdu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Chengdu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Chengdu based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Chengdu flights

  • Does Chengdu Airport have an onsite hotel?

    Yes, you will find the Chengdu Airport Hotel opposite Terminal 1. This is a 5-star luxury establishment offering comfortable accommodation, business facilities, and an onsite restaurant. The hotel also provides a convenient shuttle service that ferries its guests from one terminal to the next. Another hotel close to CTU is the Chengdu Airport Express Hotel. It is within walking distance of the hotel, and it also provides complimentary shuttle services to and from the airport.

  • Can I access the airport lounges at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport?

    Yes, regardless of what class you’re flying, you can access the airport lounges at CTU. CTU has one lounge, First Class Lounge, with multiple locations within the terminals. All passengers can access this lounge through the membership program. If you’re not a registered member, you can pay at the door or use the single visit passes to access the lounge facilities.

  • What are the transport options from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport?

    You can either use a bus, taxi, train, metro, or rental cars. There are intercity buses that ply various routes, including downtown Chengdu, and they depart from Terminals 1 and 2. Taxis are another good way to get downtown, and it will only take you 25min. You will find taxis outside gates 4 and 5 in the arrivals hall in Terminal 2 and outside gate 2 in Terminal 1. Train lovers can take the high-speed intercity train or the subway, which provides easy access to Chengdu city center. And if you have the necessary documents to drive yourself around Chengdu, you can hire a car at the rental counter. Europcar and Avis have their counters at CTU.

  • Are there any restaurants in CTU?

    Anyone looking to grab a bite can do so at any of the restaurants at both terminals in CTU. CTU restaurants prepare everything from fast food to some of the local cuisines. You’ll find something to bite with KFC, McDonald’s, Subway, and Starbucks all having their branches here.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Chengdu?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Chengdu was found on the route from Los Angeles, at $747 return. The most popular connection is from San Francisco to Chengdu and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $787 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Chengdu Airport from central Chengdu?

    Chengdu Airport is 9 miles from the center of Chengdu.

  • What is the name of Chengdu’s airport?

    All flights to Chengdu land at Chengdu Airport. The airport code is CTU,and it can also be referred to as Chengdu or Chengdu Shuangliu Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Chengdu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Chengdu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Chengdu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chengdu is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Chengdu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chengdu with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Chengdu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chengdu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Chengdu

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Chengdu flight deals.
  • There are two terminals in Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) within walking distance, but the airport also provides airport shuttles to move passengers between terminals.
  • For international travelers arriving at CTU, there are two currency exchange counters where you can get the local currency. Also, there are several ATMs in both terminals where you can withdraw cash in the local currency.
  • If you want a place to store your luggage, there are baggage storage facilities in the departures hall in Terminal 1 between Gates 6 and 7 and behind the check-in counters N and P.
  • If you plan on doing some shopping while in Chengdu, you might as well start with the many shopping outlets at CTU. On level 2 in Terminal 1 and level 3 in Terminal 2, you will find many shops selling everything from international fashion brands to traditional Chinese medicine.
  • Business travelers visiting CTU should find a business facility at the departures hall offering several business services, including fax and photocopying services.

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Flights with popular airlines flying to Chengdu

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from the United States to Chengdu according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.