Are there direct flights from London to Chengdu?

Historically, direct flights from London to Chengdu have been available, making up 0.7% of the routes. When direct flights are not an option, connecting flights are common. For those routes requiring a stopover, the median number of stopovers was 2. Travelers should consider both direct and connecting options when planning their journey.

How long is the flight from London to Chengdu?

The typical direct flight from London to Chengdu has a duration of 10 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 8354 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally take longer, with a median duration of 18 hours and 25 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when planning their itinerary, especially if opting for connecting flights.

How often do cheap flights from London to Chengdu come up?

Historically, cheap flights from London to Chengdu come up with regular frequency. This route is classified as having a consistent availability of deals. Travelers can typically find favorable pricing opportunities across the trailing 30-day period. This suggests that with some flexibility, finding a good price is generally achievable.

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London to Chengdu: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Chengdu

When looking for cheap flights from London to Chengdu, you'll find that October is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $579. This is closely followed by September, where the median fare is $580, and June, with a median of $592. These months present the best opportunities for cost-effective travel on this route.

Fares for flights from London to Chengdu typically range from $1424–$1942, with a median of $1737. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level, indicating a favorable time to consider booking. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that current pricing offers a notable advantage.

Most itineraries for flights from London to Chengdu connect at least once. While 70% of recent fares included at least one stop, the typical number of connections for these itineraries is 2. This means that while direct flights from London to Chengdu are available, connecting flights are a common part of the travel experience.

A typical journey from London to Chengdu takes about 10h 50m, including connections. For itineraries that involve connecting flights, the median journey time extends to 26h 25m, while non-stop flights have a median duration of 10h 50m. This route is considered a long-haul journey, covering a distance of 8354 km.

How much is a round trip from London to Chengdu

Regular price: £679 - £1,142

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Chengdu is 679 GBP to 1142 GBP. The current lowest deal is 471 GBP with China Southern Airlines for travel from Aug 20-Aug 25.

now £471

Low £679

High £1,142

The cheapest time to fly from London to Chengdu

The cheapest month to fly from London to Chengdu is June, with a median price of $554. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1785. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

June

Cheapest

Flights from £554

August

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,785

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Chengdu

Air China

Last-minute flights going from London to Chengdu

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Chengdu

London (LGW) - Chengdu (CTU)

China Southern Airlines

£772

£517

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Chengdu

London (LGW) - Chengdu (CTU)

China Southern Airlines

£808

£517

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Chengdu

London (LGW) - Chengdu (CTU)

China Southern Airlines

£791

£517

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Chengdu

London (LGW) - Chengdu (CTU)

China Southern Airlines

£810

£520

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Chengdu

London (LGW) - Chengdu (CTU)

China Southern Airlines

£828

£520

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Chengdu

London (LGW) - Chengdu (CTU)

China Southern Airlines

£784

£520

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Chengdu

5 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 18

£945 → £517

45%

6 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 18

£875 → £504

42%

5 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 20

£884 → £523

41%

5 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 25

£830 → £471

43%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Chengdu

London - Chengdu route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from London to Chengdu are below the typical level, with deals around $471.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for deals around $579

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from London to Chengdu are October, September, and June.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 10h 50m

The typical direct flight from London to Chengdu takes 10h 50m, connecting flights take 26h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

One airline offers direct flights

Air China offers direct flights on this route, with connecting options also available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China has direct flights

Air China has historically offered direct flights from London to Chengdu.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals on flights from London to Chengdu appear regularly, offering opportunities for savings.

London main airports to depart from

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick is often the cheapest option for flights from London to Chengdu.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$697

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow offers many flight options for journeys from London to Chengdu.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$708

London City (LCY)

London City Airport provides convenient access for flights from London to Chengdu.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$1,003

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend is an alternative departure point for flights from London to Chengdu.

📍 ~60 km from city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$1,073

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted is a viable choice for flights from London to Chengdu.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$777

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport is another option for flights from London to Chengdu.

📍 ~45 km from city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$819

Chengdu main airports to arrive at

Chengdu Shuangliu International (CTU)

Cheapest

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from London to Chengdu.

📍 ~10 km from Chengdu city center (reachable by car or metro).

💸 Flights from ~$697

Airports nearby Chengdu used as alternative

Chongqing Jiangbei International (CKG)

Cheapest

Chengdu, China

89% AI deal score

$4,398

$3,101

Save $1,297

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Sep 15

Chengdu, China

89% AI deal score

$4,353

$3,101

Save $1,252

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Oct 03

Chengdu, China

89% AI deal score

$4,301

$3,204

Save $1,097

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Aug 06

Chengdu, China

89% AI deal score

$4,197

$3,219

Save $978

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Aug 25

Chengdu, China

89% AI deal score

$4,241

$3,270

Save $971

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Sep 15

Chengdu, China

89% AI deal score

$2,228

$1,650

Save $578

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Sep 08

Chengdu, China

89% AI deal score

$2,304

$1,757

Save $547

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Sep 17

Chengdu, China

89% AI deal score

$2,321

$1,770

Save $551

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Aug 26

Chengdu, China

88% AI deal score

$3,925

$3,204

Save $721

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Aug 18

Chengdu, China

88% AI deal score

$3,977

$3,204

Save $773

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Aug 18

Chengdu, China

88% AI deal score

$3,943

$3,219

Save $724

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chengdu

Historically, the best time to book flights from London to Chengdu is within 0-6 days of departure. During this period, the average price was found to be $847. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 60+ days out averaging $1867. For travelers with flexible plans, booking closer to the travel date typically offers more favorable pricing.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to Chengdu was considered to be $1424 or less. The median price for this route was $1737. Prices can vary, but travelers aiming for a deal should target fares at or below the $1424 threshold. The highest 25% of prices observed were above $1942.

Historically, October has been the cheapest month to fly from London to Chengdu, with a median price of $579. September also offered competitive prices, with a median of $580. For comparison, the annual median price for this route was $1737, indicating significant savings are possible by traveling in these months. June, despite being listed among the cheapest, had a median price of $592.

London to Chengdu: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Chengdu

How much is a round trip from London to Chengdu

Regular price: £679 - £1,142

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Chengdu is 679 GBP to 1142 GBP. The current lowest deal is 471 GBP with China Southern Airlines for travel from Aug 20-Aug 25.

now £471

Low £679

High £1,142

The cheapest time to fly from London to Chengdu

June

Cheapest

Flights from £554

August

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,785

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Chengdu

Air China

Last-minute flights going from London to Chengdu

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Chengdu

London (LGW) - Chengdu (CTU)

China Southern Airlines

£772

£517

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Chengdu

London (LGW) - Chengdu (CTU)

China Southern Airlines

£808

£517

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Chengdu

London (LGW) - Chengdu (CTU)

China Southern Airlines

£791

£517

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Chengdu

London (LGW) - Chengdu (CTU)

China Southern Airlines

£810

£520

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Chengdu

London (LGW) - Chengdu (CTU)

China Southern Airlines

£828

£520

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Chengdu

London (LGW) - Chengdu (CTU)

China Southern Airlines

£784

£520

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Chengdu

5 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 18

£945 → £517

45%

6 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 18

£875 → £504

42%

5 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 20

£884 → £523

41%

5 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 25

£830 → £471

43%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Chengdu

London - Chengdu route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from London to Chengdu are below the typical level, with deals around $471.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for deals around $579

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from London to Chengdu are October, September, and June.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 10h 50m

The typical direct flight from London to Chengdu takes 10h 50m, connecting flights take 26h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

One airline offers direct flights

Air China offers direct flights on this route, with connecting options also available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China has direct flights

Air China has historically offered direct flights from London to Chengdu.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals on flights from London to Chengdu appear regularly, offering opportunities for savings.

London main airports to depart from

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick is often the cheapest option for flights from London to Chengdu.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$697

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow offers many flight options for journeys from London to Chengdu.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$708

London City (LCY)

London City Airport provides convenient access for flights from London to Chengdu.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$1,003

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend is an alternative departure point for flights from London to Chengdu.

📍 ~60 km from city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$1,073

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted is a viable choice for flights from London to Chengdu.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$777

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport is another option for flights from London to Chengdu.

📍 ~45 km from city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$819

Chengdu main airports to arrive at

Chengdu Shuangliu International (CTU)

Cheapest

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from London to Chengdu.

📍 ~10 km from Chengdu city center (reachable by car or metro).

💸 Flights from ~$697

Airports nearby Chengdu used as alternative

Chongqing Jiangbei International (CKG)

Cheapest

Chongqing Jiangbei International is a major international hub with extensive routes and premium cabin classes.

Chengdu, China

88% AI deal score

$3,943

$3,219

Save $724

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chengdu

Cheap Flights from London to Chengdu

Today’s best flight deals from London to Chengdu

London to Chengdu: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Chengdu

How much is a round trip from London to Chengdu

The cheapest time to fly from London to Chengdu

Direct flights from London to Chengdu

Last-minute flights going from London to Chengdu

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Chengdu

Popular Airports to fly from London to Chengdu

London - Chengdu route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in October for deals around $579

Direct flights take 10h 50m

One airline offers direct flights

Air China has direct flights

Deals appear regularly

London main airports to depart from

Chengdu main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chengdu used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chengdu

Best Elite deals to Chengdu

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chengdu

When is the best time to book flights from London to Chengdu?

What is a good price for a flight from London to Chengdu?

What's the cheapest month to fly from London to Chengdu?

Are there direct flights from London to Chengdu?

How long is the flight from London to Chengdu?

How often do cheap flights from London to Chengdu come up?

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Flights to Chengdu from other cities

London to Chengdu: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Chengdu

How much is a round trip from London to Chengdu

The cheapest time to fly from London to Chengdu

Direct flights from London to Chengdu

Last-minute flights going from London to Chengdu

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Chengdu

Popular Airports to fly from London to Chengdu

London - Chengdu route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in October for deals around $579

Direct flights take 10h 50m

One airline offers direct flights

Air China has direct flights

Deals appear regularly

London main airports to depart from

Chengdu main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chengdu used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chengdu

Best Elite deals to Chengdu

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Sep 23

Sep 15

Oct 03

Aug 06

Aug 25

Sep 15

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Sep 17

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chengdu

When is the best time to book flights from London to Chengdu?

What is a good price for a flight from London to Chengdu?

What's the cheapest month to fly from London to Chengdu?