What's the typical flight distance from Chengdu?

Historically, flights from Chengdu show a varied distribution in terms of distance. In the trailing 90 days, long-haul flights accounted for 66% of all routes. Medium-haul flights made up 32% of the total. Short-haul flights represented a smaller portion, typically around 2% of the routes from Chengdu.

What are the cheapest international destinations from Chengdu by country?

In the trailing 90 days, the cheapest international destinations from Chengdu by country showed varying median prices. For example, within China, Jingzhou had a median price of 623 CNY. For Australia, Brisbane typically had a median price of 887 CNY. Travelers looking towards Thailand could find flights to Phitsanulok for a median price of 1022 CNY, while Hanoi in Vietnam historically had a median price of 1110 CNY. Seoul, South Korea, also presented options with a median price of 1310 CNY.

What's the cheapest month to fly from Chengdu?

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Chengdu, with an average price of $635. This represents a 17% savings compared to the annual median average price of $769. January typically offers the second-cheapest flights, with an average price of $685. These trends are based on historical data across the trailing quarter.

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Lijiang
China • 2026-08-30
82% AI deal score
CN¥1,113
CN¥309
One-way
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Xi'an
China • 2026-09-19
77% AI deal score
CN¥877
CN¥329
One-way
CTU
Kunming
China • 2026-08-27
78% AI deal score
CN¥1,033
CN¥363
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Thailand • 2026-10-07
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CN¥626
CN¥370
One-way
CTU
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Thailand • 2026-10-06
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CN¥813
CN¥383
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Dali
China • 2026-08-26
83% AI deal score
CN¥1,470
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China • 2026-12-07
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China • 2026-11-05
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China • 2026-12-05
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Xining
China • 2026-08-27
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CN¥1,404
CN¥437
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Flights from Chengdu: Overview

Insights for flights from Chengdu

Travelers from Chengdu have access to a wide range of destinations, with recent data showing flights available to 831 unique cities. Over the last 90 days, China accounts for the largest share of recent fares at 52%, followed by Australia at 6%, and Thailand at 5%. This indicates a strong focus on domestic and regional travel, alongside some significant long-haul options to countries like Australia.

For those seeking cheap flights from Chengdu, the most economical options right now include routes to Lijiang, China, with prices starting from CNY 733. You can also find competitive fares to Kunming, China, beginning at CNY 739, and to Shanghai, China, with prices from CNY 827. These figures represent the cheapest roundtrip fares observed recently.

The most frequently discounted destinations from Chengdu over the last 90 days include Istanbul, Turkey, which appears often in recent fare observations. Other popular routes are to Lijiang, China, and Cairo, Egypt, indicating these cities are consistently featured among the available flight deals from Chengdu.

When considering flight distances from Chengdu, the route mix is predominantly long-distance. Approximately 66% of recent routes are classified as long-haul, while 32% are medium-haul. Short-haul flights make up a smaller portion, accounting for just 2% of the total routes observed.

Most popular airlines from Chengdu

Sichuan Airlines

Air China

China Eastern Airlines

China Southern Airlines

Hainan Airlines

Xiamen Airlines

Virgin Express

Shenzhen Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chengdu soon

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

TFU - Brussels

Chengdu (TFU) - Brussels (BRU)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥5,982

CN¥3,979

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CTU - Nairobi

Chengdu (CTU) - Nairobi (NBO)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥6,423

CN¥4,322

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CTU - Tbilisi

Chengdu (CTU) - Tbilisi (TBS)

Air China

CN¥6,195

CN¥3,891

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CTU - Dublin

Chengdu (CTU) - Dublin (DUB)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥6,746

CN¥5,034

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CTU - Sapporo

Chengdu (CTU) - Sapporo (CTS)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥4,016

CN¥2,809

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

TFU - Istanbul

Chengdu (TFU) - Istanbul (SAW)

FlyAsianXpress

CN¥4,361

CN¥3,253

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Chengdu

Tbilisi

TOP

Georgia • Sep 2026

from

CN¥3,918

Nairobi

TOP

Kenya • Nov 2026

from

CN¥4,207

Dublin

TOP

Ireland • Oct 2026

from

CN¥4,327

Belgrade

TOP

Serbia • Nov 2026

from

CN¥4,475

Oslo

TOP

Norway • Dec 2026

from

CN¥4,791

Budapest

TOP

Hungary • Nov 2026

from

CN¥4,106

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Chengdu

-50%

CTU - Istanbul

CN¥8,360 → CN¥4,161

-35%

CTU - Düsseldorf

CN¥9,065 → CN¥5,909

-26%

CTU - Burbank

CN¥10,645 → CN¥7,832

-34%

CTU - Amsterdam

CN¥6,592 → CN¥4,383

Popular Airports from Chengdu

Chengdu airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Mon - Thu

The cheapest flights from CTU are often found on Monday and Thursday.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$316 direct / ~$733 roundtrip

The most affordable flights from CTU are to destinations within China, such as Lijiang and Kunming.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Air China, Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines

Full-service and low-cost carriers offer a mix of domestic and international flights from Chengdu.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance offers the lowest median airfares from CTU.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Jan, Mar, May

Flights from Chengdu tend to be cheaper in January, March, and May.

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from TFU can be as low as $65, compared to $97 from CTU.

Chengdu main airports to depart from

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

Cheapest

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is suitable for travelers seeking international and long-haul domestic flights.

📍 ~46 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥682

Chengdu Shuangliu International (CTU)

Chengdu Shuangliu International is ideal for travelers looking for convenient access to the city center.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥871

Airports nearby Chengdu used as alternative

Chongqing Jiangbei International (CKG)

Cheapest

Belgium • Oct 2026

94% AI deal score

$4,269

$2,395

Save $1,874

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From TFU

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Istanbul

Turkey • Mar 2027

93% AI deal score

$3,926

$2,089

Save $1,837

Sichuan Airlines

Business Class

From TFU

Elite

Cairo

Egypt • Apr 2027

92% AI deal score

$4,127

$2,263

Save $1,864

Sichuan Airlines

Business Class

From TFU

Elite

Sydney

Australia • Oct 2026

92% AI deal score

$4,091

$2,482

Save $1,609

Sichuan Airlines

Business Class

From TFU

Elite

Melbourne

Australia • Dec 2026

91% AI deal score

$3,958

$2,453

Save $1,505

Sichuan Airlines

Business Class

From TFU

Elite

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia • Sep 2026

89% AI deal score

$1,126

$722

Save $404

Malaysia Airlines

Business Class

From TFU

Elite

Penang

Malaysia • Sep 2026

87% AI deal score

$1,180

$830

Save $350

Sichuan Airlines

Business Class

From TFU

Elite

Belgrade

Serbia • Oct 2026

86% AI deal score

$3,869

$2,298

Save $1,571

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From TFU

Elite

Budapest

Hungary • Oct 2026

85% AI deal score

$3,619

$2,170

Save $1,449

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From CTU

Elite

Osaka

Japan • Sep 2026

85% AI deal score

$1,839

$899

Save $940

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From TFU

Elite

Phuket City

Thailand • Sep 2026

83% AI deal score

$941

$715

Save $226

Air China

Business Class

Booking Flights from Chengdu: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, travelers from Chengdu have found numerous destinations for under 750 CNY. For example, flights to Jingzhou typically have a median price of 623 CNY. Other affordable options include Xiangyang, with a median price of 650 CNY, and Hefei, at 653 CNY. Across the trailing quarter, destinations like Shijiazhuang and Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture also showed median prices of 657 CNY and 663 CNY, respectively. Wuxi and Yueyang were also available, both with a median price of 670 CNY.

In the trailing 90 days, flights from Chengdu historically offered connections to 831 unique cities. These destinations spanned 91 different countries. China accounted for the largest share of these destinations, representing 52% of all available routes. Other significant countries included Australia, with a 6% share, and Thailand, making up 5% of the available destinations.

Across the trailing quarter, some of the most frequently served routes from Chengdu included destinations like Istanbul, Turkey. Another popular route was to Lijiang, China. Additionally, Cairo, Egypt, was historically among the most popular destinations for flights departing from Chengdu.

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Flights from Chengdu: Overview

Insights for flights from Chengdu

Most popular airlines from Chengdu

Sichuan Airlines

Air China

China Eastern Airlines

China Southern Airlines

Hainan Airlines

Xiamen Airlines

Virgin Express

Shenzhen Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chengdu soon

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

TFU - Brussels

Chengdu (TFU) - Brussels (BRU)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥5,982

CN¥3,979

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CTU - Nairobi

Chengdu (CTU) - Nairobi (NBO)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥6,423

CN¥4,322

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CTU - Tbilisi

Chengdu (CTU) - Tbilisi (TBS)

Air China

CN¥6,195

CN¥3,891

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CTU - Dublin

Chengdu (CTU) - Dublin (DUB)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥6,746

CN¥5,034

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CTU - Sapporo

Chengdu (CTU) - Sapporo (CTS)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥4,016

CN¥2,809

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

TFU - Istanbul

Chengdu (TFU) - Istanbul (SAW)

FlyAsianXpress

CN¥4,361

CN¥3,253

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Chengdu

Tbilisi

TOP

Georgia • Sep 2026

from

CN¥3,918

Nairobi

TOP

Kenya • Nov 2026

from

CN¥4,207

Dublin

TOP

Ireland • Oct 2026

from

CN¥4,327

Belgrade

TOP

Serbia • Nov 2026

from

CN¥4,475

Oslo

TOP

Norway • Dec 2026

from

CN¥4,791

Budapest

TOP

Hungary • Nov 2026

from

CN¥4,106

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Chengdu

-50%

CTU - Istanbul

CN¥8,360 → CN¥4,161

-35%

CTU - Düsseldorf

CN¥9,065 → CN¥5,909

-26%

CTU - Burbank

CN¥10,645 → CN¥7,832

-34%

CTU - Amsterdam

CN¥6,592 → CN¥4,383

Popular Airports from Chengdu

Chengdu airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Mon - Thu

The cheapest flights from CTU are often found on Monday and Thursday.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$316 direct / ~$733 roundtrip

The most affordable flights from CTU are to destinations within China, such as Lijiang and Kunming.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Air China, Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines

Full-service and low-cost carriers offer a mix of domestic and international flights from Chengdu.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance offers the lowest median airfares from CTU.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Jan, Mar, May

Flights from Chengdu tend to be cheaper in January, March, and May.

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from TFU can be as low as $65, compared to $97 from CTU.

Chengdu main airports to depart from

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

Cheapest

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is suitable for travelers seeking international and long-haul domestic flights.

📍 ~46 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥682

Chengdu Shuangliu International (CTU)

Chengdu Shuangliu International is ideal for travelers looking for convenient access to the city center.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥871

Airports nearby Chengdu used as alternative

Chongqing Jiangbei International (CKG)

Cheapest

Chongqing Jiangbei International is a major international hub with an extensive route network, ideal for international travel.

Thailand • Sep 2026

83% AI deal score

$941

$715

Save $226

Air China

Business Class

Booking Flights from Chengdu: Frequently Asked Questions

Cheap Flights from Chengdu

Today’s best flight deals from Chengdu

Flights from Chengdu: Overview

Insights for flights from Chengdu

Most popular airlines from Chengdu

Last-minute flights going from Chengdu soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Chengdu

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Chengdu

Popular Airports from Chengdu

Chengdu airport insights

Mon - Thu

From ~$316 direct / ~$733 roundtrip

Air China, Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines

0-2 weeks in advance

Jan, Mar, May

Compare nearby airports first

Chengdu main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Chengdu used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Chengdu

Best Elite deals from Chengdu

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Booking Flights from Chengdu: Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I fly from Chengdu for under 750 CNY?

How many destinations can I fly to from Chengdu?

Which routes from Chengdu are the most popular?

What's the typical flight distance from Chengdu?

What are the cheapest international destinations from Chengdu by country?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Chengdu?

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Flights from Chengdu: Overview

Insights for flights from Chengdu

Most popular airlines from Chengdu

Last-minute flights going from Chengdu soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Chengdu

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Chengdu

Popular Airports from Chengdu

Chengdu airport insights

Mon - Thu

From ~$316 direct / ~$733 roundtrip

Air China, Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines

0-2 weeks in advance

Jan, Mar, May

Compare nearby airports first

Chengdu main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Chengdu used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Chengdu

Best Elite deals from Chengdu

Colombo

Brussels

Istanbul

Cairo

Sydney

Melbourne

Kuala Lumpur

Penang

Belgrade

Budapest

Osaka

Phuket City

Booking Flights from Chengdu: Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I fly from Chengdu for under 750 CNY?

How many destinations can I fly to from Chengdu?

Which routes from Chengdu are the most popular?

What's the typical flight distance from Chengdu?

What are the cheapest international destinations from Chengdu by country?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Chengdu?

Explore More Destinations from Chengdu

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