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$645+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Chengdu (CTU)

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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CTU
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 January 8, 2026.

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eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,083
(IEagle)

One-way from

$645
(Air China)
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 8, 2026.

This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1710:00 pmIAD - CTU
1 stop22h 55mAir China
Tue 3/311:00 amCTU - IAD
1 stop20h 30mAir China
Deal found 1/7$1,083
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1710:00 pmIAD - CTU
1 stop22h 55mAir China
Wed 3/410:00 pmCTU - IAD
2 stops46h 29mAir China
Deal found 1/7$1,111
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/163:45 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops29h 45mAir China
Tue 3/39:00 pmCTU - IAD
2 stops35h 27mAir China
Deal found 1/7$1,186
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/49:59 amDCA - CTU
2 stops41h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/188:30 amCTU - DCA
2 stops47h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$1,205
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/163:45 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops29h 45mAir China
Mon 3/212:45 pmCTU - IAD
2 stops29h 41mAir China
Deal found 1/7$1,214
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/212:35 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops34h 55mAir China
Fri 3/133:00 pmCTU - IAD
2 stops28h 29mAir China
Deal found 1/5$1,251
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/16:00 amBWI - CTU
2 stops27h 25mAir China
Sat 3/148:30 pmCTU - BWI
2 stops44h 35mAir China
Deal found 1/5$1,264
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/2312:35 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops33h 55mAir China
Thu 4/233:00 pmCTU - IAD
1 stop40h 30mAir China
Deal found 1/5$1,272
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/15:00 pmDCA - CTU
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/135:00 pmCTU - DCA
2 stops34h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,600
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/144:59 pmDCA - CTU
2 stops40h 26mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/275:00 pmCTU - DCA
2 stops35h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$1,914
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/35:50 pmDCA - CTU
2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/1310:00 pmCTU - DCA
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8$2,037
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/34:59 pmDCA - CTU
2 stops28h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/112:30 pmCTU - DCA
2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$2,059

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Chengdu

IAD - CTU

IADCTU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/17

10:00 pm-9:55 am

1 stop22h 55m

Chengdu

Tue 3/3

11:00 am-6:30 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$1,083

Washington, D.C.Chengdu

IAD - CTU

IADCTU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/17

10:00 pm-9:55 am

1 stop22h 55m

Chengdu

Wed 3/4

10:00 pm-7:29 am

2 stops46h 29m

$1,111

Washington, D.C.Chengdu

DCA - CTU

DCACTU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/4

9:59 am-4:20 pm

2 stops41h 21m

Chengdu

Wed 3/18

8:30 am-8:00 pm

2 stops47h 30m

$1,205

Washington, D.C.Chengdu

IAD - CTU

IADCTU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/16

3:45 pm-10:30 am

2 stops29h 45m

Chengdu

Mon 3/2

12:45 pm-5:26 am

2 stops29h 41m

$1,214

Washington, D.C.Chengdu

IAD - CTU

IADCTU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/2

12:35 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops34h 55m

Chengdu

Fri 3/13

3:00 pm-7:29 am

2 stops28h 29m

$1,251

BaltimoreChengdu

BWI - CTU

BWICTU

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 3/1

6:00 am-10:25 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Chengdu

Sat 3/14

8:30 pm-5:05 am

2 stops44h 35m

$1,264

Washington, D.C.Chengdu

IAD - CTU

IADCTU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/16

3:45 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops31h 45m

Chengdu

Tue 3/3

11:45 am-6:30 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$1,295

Washington, D.C.Chengdu

IAD - CTU

IADCTU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/3

10:00 pm-10:30 am

1 stop23h 30m

Chengdu

Fri 3/13

2:30 pm-7:29 am

2 stops28h 59m

$1,323

Washington, D.C.Chengdu

IAD - CTU

IADCTU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/2

8:35 am-10:30 am

2 stops36h 55m

Chengdu

Tue 3/17

7:00 pm-8:49 pm

2 stops37h 49m

$1,341

Washington, D.C.Chengdu

IAD - CTU

IADCTU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/5

3:45 pm-11:25 am

2 stops30h 40m

Chengdu

Tue 3/17

10:00 am-7:30 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$1,341

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Chengdu flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Chengdu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Chengdu flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Chengdu flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Chengdu flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu (average of $1,110). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,636). 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.

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 January 8, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu, such as Air China. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air China
7.2
Good
136 reviews

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 5
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - TFU

It would be nice to have backseat TV or complimentary Wi-Fi.
Air China
7.2
Good
136 reviews
Air China
7.2
Good
136 reviews

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 5
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - TFU

It would be nice to have backseat TV or complimentary Wi-Fi.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Chengdu (CTU), located 9.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu. 1 airline have flights to Chengdu from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu?

    Air China and United Airlines can get you from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu in just under 22h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 28h. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Chengdu is about 7627 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air China ($1,110), offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu?

    Most travelers choose Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Chengdu, Baltimore/Washington - Chengdu or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Chengdu when deciding on the best route from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Chengdu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Chengdu?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu (average of $1,110). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,636). 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 airline flying from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$1,110Average$1,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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