Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Chengdu (CTU) from $842

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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
WAS — CTU
May 1 — May 81

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 April 26, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,085
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Chengdu

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

Sunday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chengdu.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu (WAS - CTU)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Air China flights from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air China for the route between Washington, D.C. and Chengdu. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest Air China flights traveling from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Thu 5/97:10 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops29h 45mAir China
Thu 5/303:00 pmCTU - IAD
2 stops28h 23mAir China
Deal found 4/25$1,600
Tue 8/275:35 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops28h 20mAir China
Tue 10/298:00 amCTU - IAD
1 stop19h 10mAir China
Deal found 4/25$1,622
Tue 8/275:35 pmIAD - CTU
3 stops35h 35mAir China
Tue 10/297:00 amCTU - IAD
1 stop20h 10mAir China
Deal found 4/25$1,639
Tue 8/275:35 pmIAD - CTU
3 stops41h 45mAir China
Tue 10/299:45 pmCTU - IAD
2 stops38h 39mAir China
Deal found 4/25$1,793
Sat 10/195:35 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops32h 20mAir China
Tue 11/58:00 amCTU - IAD
1 stop19h 10mAir China
Deal found 4/24$1,794
Sat 9/75:35 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops31h 20mAir China
Tue 9/247:00 amCTU - IAD
1 stop20h 10mAir China
Deal found 4/26$1,833
Sat 9/75:35 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops40h 50mAir China
Tue 9/248:00 pmCTU - IAD
2 stops40h 57mAir China
Deal found 4/26$1,844
Sat 6/155:35 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops35h 25mAir China
Sun 6/309:00 pmCTU - IAD
2 stops54h 10mAir China
Deal found 4/24$1,916
Fri 10/187:22 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops27h 08mAir China
Tue 11/57:00 amCTU - IAD
1 stop20h 10mAir China
Deal found 4/24$1,943

Cheap Lufthansa flights from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Lufthansa for the route between Washington, D.C. and Chengdu. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Lufthansa flights departing from Washington, D.C. and landing in Chengdu. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Wed 6/53:20 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops59h 30mLufthansa
Wed 6/267:00 amCTU - IAD
2 stops42h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 4/25$2,427
Wed 6/53:20 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops59h 30mLufthansa
Sun 7/78:00 amCTU - IAD
2 stops47h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 4/25$2,846
Wed 5/2910:10 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops28h 40mLufthansa
Thu 6/68:00 amCTU - IAD
2 stops47h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 4/25$2,986

Cheap Washington, D.C. to Chengdu flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Prices were last updated on April 26, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu in April and May 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Thu 5/97:10 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops29h 45mAir China
Thu 5/303:00 pmCTU - IAD
2 stops28h 23mAir China
Deal found 4/25$1,600
Sat 5/2510:20 pmBWI - CTU
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/17:00 pmCTU - BWI
3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,845
Sat 5/251:05 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops46h 30mAir China
Sat 6/16:00 pmCTU - IAD
2 stops42h 38mAir China
Deal found 4/25$2,080
Sat 5/255:35 pmIAD - CTU
3 stops43h 05mAir China
Sat 6/19:00 amCTU - IAD
2 stops23h 55mAir China
Deal found 4/25$2,100
Sat 5/2510:20 pmBWI - CTU
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/18:10 pmCTU - BWI
3 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$2,204
Sat 5/258:25 amIAD - CTU
2 stops26h 00mAir China
Sat 6/18:00 amCTU - IAD
1 stop19h 10mAir China
Deal found 4/25$2,212
Sat 5/2510:20 pmIAD - CTU
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/17:00 pmCTU - IAD
3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$2,260
Wed 5/2910:10 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops28h 40mLufthansa
Thu 6/68:00 amCTU - IAD
2 stops47h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 4/25$2,986
Sat 5/259:15 pmBWI - CTU
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/11:30 pmCTU - BWI
2 stops45h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$7,190

Washington, D.C. to Chengdu 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Washington, D.C. and Chengdu in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu in April and May 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Thu 5/97:10 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops29h 45mAir China
Thu 5/303:00 pmCTU - IAD
2 stops28h 23mAir China
Deal found 4/25$1,600
Tue 8/275:35 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops28h 20mAir China
Tue 10/298:00 amCTU - IAD
1 stop19h 10mAir China
Deal found 4/25$1,622
Tue 8/275:35 pmIAD - CTU
3 stops35h 35mAir China
Tue 10/297:00 amCTU - IAD
1 stop20h 10mAir China
Deal found 4/25$1,639
Sat 10/1910:20 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/65:30 pmCTU - IAD
2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,741
Tue 8/275:35 pmIAD - CTU
3 stops41h 45mAir China
Tue 10/299:45 pmCTU - IAD
2 stops38h 39mAir China
Deal found 4/25$1,793
Sat 10/195:35 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops32h 20mAir China
Tue 11/58:00 amCTU - IAD
1 stop19h 10mAir China
Deal found 4/24$1,794
Sat 5/2510:20 pmBWI - CTU
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/17:00 pmCTU - BWI
3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,845
Sat 6/155:35 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops35h 25mAir China
Sun 6/309:00 pmCTU - IAD
2 stops54h 10mAir China
Deal found 4/24$1,916
Fri 10/187:22 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops27h 08mAir China
Tue 11/57:00 amCTU - IAD
1 stop20h 10mAir China
Deal found 4/24$1,943

One-way flights to Chengdu from Washington, D.C.

Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu can choose from these deals. For those needing a return trip from Washington, D.C., there is a search form available above.
Tue 6/46:50 pmBWI - CTU
3 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$842
Mon 6/37:30 pmBWI - CTU
3 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$899
Tue 8/65:35 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops43h 20mAir China
Deal found 4/25$1,023
Tue 6/411:15 pmIAD - CTU
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,046
Mon 6/310:55 amIAD - CTU
3 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,078
Mon 6/39:05 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,193
Mon 6/37:45 pmDCA - CTU
3 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,409
Tue 6/410:05 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,519
Wed 6/127:00 amIAD - CTU
2 stops28h 35mAir China
Deal found 4/25$1,653

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu within your budget

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 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

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Any airport

Budget

$1,600 - $4,342

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlChengdu

IAD - CTU

IADCTU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/9

2 stops29h 45m

Chengdu

Thu 5/30

2 stops28h 23m

$1,600

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlChengdu

IAD - CTU

IADCTU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/27

2 stops28h 20m

Chengdu

Tue 10/29

1 stop19h 10m

$1,622

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlChengdu

IAD - CTU

IADCTU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/27

3 stops35h 35m

Chengdu

Tue 10/29

1 stop20h 10m

$1,639

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlChengdu

IAD - CTU

IADCTU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/19

2 stops35h 10m

Chengdu

Wed 11/6

2 stops39h 35m

$1,741

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlChengdu

IAD - CTU

IADCTU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/27

3 stops41h 45m

Chengdu

Tue 10/29

2 stops38h 39m

$1,793

Baltimore/WashingtonChengdu

BWI - CTU

BWICTU

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/25

3 stops35h 35m

Chengdu

Sat 6/1

3 stops34h 40m

$1,845

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlChengdu

IAD - CTU

IADCTU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/19

3 stops35h 30m

Chengdu

Wed 11/6

2 stops33h 55m

$2,007

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlChengdu

IAD - CTU

IADCTU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/5

2 stops59h 30m

Chengdu

Wed 6/26

2 stops42h 30m

$2,427

Baltimore/WashingtonChengdu

BWI - CTU

BWICTU

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/5

2 stops42h 10m

Chengdu

Tue 7/9

2 stops27h 47m

$4,342

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 4/25

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Chengdu flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Chengdu by month

Plan your trip from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu is currently $1,185 while a round-trip flight costs $2,113. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu (average of $1,085). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,691). 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.

January

$1,377

February

$1,292

March

$1,098

April

$1,251

May

$1,532

June

$1,606

July

$1,085

August

$1,691

September

$1,370

October

$1,461

November

$1,290

December

$1,648

Temperature and rainfall in Chengdu by month

Plan your trip to Chengdu by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CTU

Temperature

42.8 - 77 °F

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 April 26, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu, such as Air China, Lufthansa and China Eastern. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.4
Good
11,228 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

A lot of delays to get to Edmonton as well. I am sure they couldn't be helped, but the passengers were left wondering what was happening for a while.

7.4
Good
11,228 reviews
7.4
Good
11,228 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

A lot of delays to get to Edmonton as well. I am sure they couldn't be helped, but the passengers were left wondering what was happening for a while.

7.2
Good
563 reviews
7.4
Good
11,228 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

A lot of delays to get to Edmonton as well. I am sure they couldn't be helped, but the passengers were left wondering what was happening for a while.

7.0
Good
7,742 reviews
7.4
Good
11,228 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

A lot of delays to get to Edmonton as well. I am sure they couldn't be helped, but the passengers were left wondering what was happening for a while.

7.0
Good
494 reviews
7.4
Good
11,228 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

A lot of delays to get to Edmonton as well. I am sure they couldn't be helped, but the passengers were left wondering what was happening for a while.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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. 2 airlines 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.

  • Can I find flights from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu for under $1,600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu for under $1,600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air China for just $1,600, but on average you can expect to pay $1,947.

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

    According to our current data, Air China ($1,600), and Lufthansa ($2,427) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu are Air China ($1,023), China Eastern ($1,911), and Lufthansa ($4,702).

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

  • What does IAD to CTU mean?

    This is defined as Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Chengdu Airport (CTU). Codes like Chengdu Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Washington, D.C. to Chengdu flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Washington, D.C. to Chengdu flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Washington, D.C. to Chengdu flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Washington, D.C. to Chengdu flight deals updated?

    The Washington, D.C. to Chengdu flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/25.

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