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Flights to Chengdu in 2026

Cheapest flights to Chengdu

Sun 9/272:05 am -
1 stop23h 55m
Mon 10/2611:00 am -
1 stop24h 10m
Deal found 9/6$1,068
Sun 9/202:05 am -
1 stop21h 20m
Mon 9/282:55 pm -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 9/8$1,072
Sun 10/182:05 am -
1 stop24h 50m
Thu 10/292:30 pm -
1 stop20h 40m
Deal found 9/8$1,073
Wed 10/212:05 am -
1 stop27h 10m
Thu 10/293:00 pm -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 9/7$1,089
Thu 9/242:05 am -
1 stop31h 55m
Mon 10/510:00 am -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 9/7$1,099
Tue 11/179:45 am -
2 stops35h 50m
Sun 12/68:00 pm -
2 stops47h 59m
Deal found 9/10$1,107
Thu 10/222:05 am -
1 stop31h 55m
Fri 10/305:00 pm -
1 stop42h 10m
Deal found 9/8$1,115
Tue 11/179:00 am -
1 stop24h 10m
Sun 12/62:40 pm -
1 stop34h 20m
Deal found 9/10$1,116
Thu 9/242:55 pm -
1 stop33h 40m
Mon 10/121:55 pm -
1 stop42h 40m
Deal found 9/9$1,118
Mon 11/21:05 am -
1 stop21h 45m
Thu 11/269:00 am -
1 stop26h 10m
Deal found 9/10$1,122
Sun 11/11:05 am -
1 stop21h 45m
Tue 11/249:00 pm -
1 stop38h 10m
Deal found 9/10$1,126
Mon 9/281:55 am -
1 stop22h 40m
Wed 10/78:10 am -
1 stop24h 25m
Deal found 9/7$1,128

Find flight deals to Chengdu

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,143

Round-trip from

$1,068

One-way from

$500
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($297 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
From New York to Chengdu
One-way flight from New York to Chengdu (CTU)

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NewarkChengdu

EWR Newark - CTU Chengdu

EWRCTU

Newark

Wed 11/18

12:01 am-10:10 pm

2 stops33h 09m

Chengdu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$569

NewarkChengdu

EWR Newark - CTU Chengdu

EWRCTU

Newark

Wed 9/16

7:20 am-9:55 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Chengdu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$584

NewarkChengdu

EWR Newark - CTU Chengdu

EWRCTU

Newark

Tue 9/15

7:20 am-9:55 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Chengdu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$584

NewarkChengdu

EWR Newark - CTU Chengdu

EWRCTU

Newark

Thu 9/17

7:20 am-12:35 pm

2 stops41h 15m

Chengdu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$590

New YorkChengdu

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CTU Chengdu

JFKCTU

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/17

2:55 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop33h 40m

Chengdu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$604

New YorkChengdu

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CTU Chengdu

JFKCTU

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/14

11:40 pm-11:55 am

1 stop23h 15m

Chengdu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$630

New YorkChengdu

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CTU Chengdu

JFKCTU

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/15

4:40 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops55h 45m

Chengdu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$640

NewarkChengdu

EWR Newark - CTU Chengdu

EWRCTU

Newark

Thu 2/4

5:20 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops31h 05m

Chengdu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$651

NewarkChengdu

EWR Newark - CTU Chengdu

EWRCTU

Newark

Wed 11/4

6:29 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops38h 41m

Chengdu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$673

New YorkChengdu

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CTU Chengdu

JFKCTU

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/4

1:40 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop34h 45m

Chengdu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$687

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Chengdu flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Chengdu flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Chengdu flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Chengdu flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Chengdu. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

Best time to book a flight to Chengdu

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Chengdu

How long is the flight to Chengdu?

On average, a flight from New York to Chengdu takes 28 hours 51 minutes. Flights to Chengdu from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chengdu?

The cheapest airline flying from New York to Chengdu is Air China.

Rainfall in Chengdu by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chengdu ranges from 0.0 - 9.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 9.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chengdu when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Chengdu 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

The best insider tips for flights to Chengdu

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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John Walton

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chengdu

Read through reviews of airlines servicing China, such as Air China. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.

FAQs about flying to Chengdu

Best Time to Fly to Chengdu, China

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.

Getting around Chengdu, China

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. 

  • 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 layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers 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, Air China is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chengdu.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chengdu?

    Chengdu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chengdu. One-way flights to Chengdu typically cost $89, while round-trip flights cost around $188.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Chengdu?

    A round-trip flight to Chengdu will typically cost around $188, however they can be found for as little as $188.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Chengdu depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Chengdu, Seattle/Tacoma Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Chengdu have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Chengdu can take advantage of the rental car 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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