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$467+ 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 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CTU
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu

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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,191
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$481
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,240
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Chengdu
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/85:40 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops28h 50mAir China
Mon 9/2212:40 pmCTU - IAD
2 stops30h 11mAir China
Deal found 7/3$1,191
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/46:22 pmBWI - CTU
2 stops33h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/115:00 pmCTU - BWI
2 stops24h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,369
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/76:02 pmBWI - CTU
2 stops29h 23mAir China
Wed 7/910:00 pmCTU - BWI
2 stops46h 07mAir China
Deal found 7/3$1,448
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/48:10 amIAD - CTU
3 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/129:00 amCTU - IAD
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,466
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 8/47:06 pmDCA - CTU
2 stops28h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/112:30 pmCTU - DCA
2 stops29h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$2,182
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/157:00 amDCA - CTU
2 stops26h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/227:20 amCTU - DCA
2 stops26h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$2,391
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/411:00 amDCA - CTU
2 stops37h 15mChina Eastern
Tue 8/126:55 amCTU - DCA
2 stops23h 19mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/3$2,421
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/156:42 amBWI - CTU
2 stops26h 48mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/222:55 pmCTU - BWI
3 stops26h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$2,615
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/206:00 amIAD - CTU
2 stops50h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/37:30 amCTU - IAD
2 stops34h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$5,217
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/156:10 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops35h 05mLufthansa
Sat 8/28:00 amCTU - IAD
2 stops47h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 7/2$6,443

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 3, 2025.
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.

Fly to

Chengdu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Chengdu

IAD - CTU

IADCTU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/8

5:40 pm-10:30 am

2 stops28h 50m

Chengdu

Mon 9/22

12:40 pm-6:51 am

2 stops30h 11m

$1,191

BaltimoreChengdu

BWI - CTU

BWICTU

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/4

6:22 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops33h 18m

Chengdu

Mon 8/11

5:00 pm-5:33 am

2 stops24h 33m

$1,369

Washington, D.C.Chengdu

IAD - CTU

IADCTU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/4

8:10 am-1:40 pm

3 stops41h 30m

Chengdu

Tue 8/12

9:00 am-6:50 am

2 stops33h 50m

$1,466

BaltimoreChengdu

BWI - CTU

BWICTU

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 8/15

6:02 pm-10:25 am

2 stops28h 23m

Chengdu

Fri 8/22

11:45 am-8:06 am

2 stops32h 21m

$1,551

Washington, D.C.Chengdu

DCA - CTU

DCACTU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/4

7:06 pm-11:25 am

2 stops28h 19m

Chengdu

Mon 8/11

2:30 pm-7:49 am

2 stops29h 19m

$2,182

Washington, D.C.Chengdu

DCA - CTU

DCACTU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/15

7:00 am-9:30 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Chengdu

Fri 8/22

7:20 am-9:37 pm

2 stops26h 17m

$2,391

Washington, D.C.Chengdu

DCA - CTU

DCACTU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/4

11:00 am-12:15 pm

2 stops37h 15m

Chengdu

Tue 8/12

6:55 am-6:14 pm

2 stops23h 19m

$2,421

BaltimoreChengdu

BWI - CTU

BWICTU

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 8/15

6:42 am-9:30 pm

2 stops26h 48m

Chengdu

Fri 8/22

2:55 pm-5:21 am

3 stops26h 26m

$2,615

Washington, D.C.Chengdu

IAD - CTU

IADCTU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/20

6:00 am-9:40 pm

2 stops50h 40m

Chengdu

Sat 1/3

7:30 am-5:15 am

2 stops34h 45m

$5,217

Washington, D.C.Chengdu

IAD - CTU

IADCTU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/15

6:10 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops35h 05m

Chengdu

Sat 8/2

8:00 am-7:25 pm

2 stops47h 25m

$6,443

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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 July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu, such as United Airlines, Air China, and China Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Air China
7.2
Good
92 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
China Eastern
7.1
Good
152 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,207 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air China ($1,191), United Airlines ($2,391), and Lufthansa ($6,443) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu (average of $885). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,798). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$1,224Average$1,558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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