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      Flight deals from Sydney to Chengdu

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sydney Airport to Chengdu? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs146,988. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Chengdu.Rs83,949 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Jan.One-way flight with Tianjin Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Tianjin Airlines, departs from Sydney on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs83,949, select.
      Chengdu.Rs88,966 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound indirect flight with BatikAir Malaysia, departs from Sydney on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs88,966, select.
      Chengdu.Rs90,874 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Aug.One-way flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Sydney on Tue, 10 Aug, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs90,874, select.
      Chengdu.Rs91,192 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Jul.One-way flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Sydney on Fri, 23 Jul, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs91,192, select.
      Chengdu.Rs91,422 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov.One-way flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Sydney on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs91,422, select.
      Chengdu.Rs91,900 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar.One-way flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Sydney on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs91,900, select.
      Chengdu.Rs93,493 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Sydney on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs93,493, select.
      Chengdu.Rs102,873 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Apr.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Sydney on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs102,873, select.
      Chengdu.Rs106,726 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Jun.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Sydney on Wed, 2 Jun, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs106,726, select.
      Chengdu.Rs106,754 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Sep.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Sydney on Wed, 8 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs106,754, select.
      Chengdu.Rs112,584 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 May.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Sydney on Sat, 8 May, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs112,584, select.
      Chengdu.Rs115,583 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec.One-way flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Sydney on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs115,583, select.
      Chengdu.Rs128,760 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Sydney on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs128,760, select.
      Chengdu.Rs133,969 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Mar.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Sydney on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs133,969, select.
      Chengdu.Rs133,969 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 Jan.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Sydney on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs133,969, select.
      Chengdu.Rs133,978 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Apr.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Sydney on Sat, 10 Apr, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs133,978, select.
      How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Sydney to Chengdu found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Chengdu

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sydney to Chengdu flights are currently cheapest in January.
      Sep
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      Oct
      from Rs88,809
      Nov
      from Rs91,260
      Dec
      from Rs115,379
      Jan
      from Rs83,801
      Feb
      from Rs93,328
      Mar
      from Rs91,738
      Apr
      from Rs102,691
      May
      from Rs112,385
      Jun
      from Rs106,537
      Jul
      from Rs91,031
      Aug
      from Rs90,714

      Direct flights from Sydney to Chengdu

      China Southern
      Sichuan Airlines

      Alternative Sydney to Chengdu routes

      Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Sydney to Chengdu? You could fly into the following airports instead.

      Chengdu Shuangliu International

      14km from central Chengdu
      Closest
      from Rs90,208
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      Chengdu Tianfu International

      55km from central Chengdu
      Cheapest
      from Rs83,949
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      Sydney to Chengdu: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundRs83,801
      Cheapest month to flyJanuary
      Average flight time10 hrs, 48 mins
      Most popular airlineSichuan Airlines
      Average flights per week15

      Finding cheap flights from Sydney to Chengdu: Frequently asked questions

      There are 2 airports in Chengdu: Chengdu Shuangliu International and Chengdu Tianfu International.
      The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Chengdu is Rs146,728. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      10 hours and 48 minutes is the average flight time from Sydney to Chengdu.
      Sichuan Airlines and China Southern fly direct from Sydney to Chengdu.
      As of September 2026, there are 15 flights per week flying from Sydney to Chengdu.
      The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Chengdu is usually October.
      If you're flying from Sydney Airport, the cheapest airport near Chengdu is Chengdu Tianfu International – which is 54.6 km away from the centre of Chengdu. We've found flights into this airport from Rs146,728.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney Airport to Chengdu on Saturday, 17 October 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 48 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chengdu but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chengdu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      In September, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. August is typically the warmest month in Chengdu, when it usually averages around 32°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 3°C. The rainiest month is July.
      Currently, Hainan Airlines and Sichuan Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Chengdu.

      Flying from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Chengdu: what you need to know

      • Expect to be in the air for 10 hours 30 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Chengdu.

      • The timezone in Chengdu is UTC+8. The city is three hours behind Sydney, where Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is located.

      • The most popular route is from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU). You can select from five services every week between these two airports. Sichuan Airlines offers a 20:20 departure between SYD and TFU.

      • For a relaxed start to your SYD to Chengdu flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

      • During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.

      • Direct Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Chengdu tickets are available for booking. Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is where you'll disembark.

      • Sichuan Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Chengdu.

      • Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from SYD to Chengdu. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:

        • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

        • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

        • Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)

      • Located around 8 kilometres from central Sydney, SYD can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 15 minutes.

      • Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near SYD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Chengdu or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are worth a look:

      • Of the departures from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, 66% arrive on time at their destination.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Chengdu

      • Rs83,949 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Chengdu flight. A return plane ticket starts at Rs146,988. These prices may change based on availability and demand.

      • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from SYD to Chengdu if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.

      • If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for a Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Chengdu ticket.

      • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SYD to Chengdu by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

      • Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Chengdu.

      Airports in Chengdu

      Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

      • Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Chengdu. If you're opting for a ride-share or a taxi, the drive takes about 50 minutes.

      • Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour.

      • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Chengdu. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TFU instead:

      Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

      • Once your flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Chengdu has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Chengdu is roughly 16 kilometres from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

      • If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 45 minutes or so.

      • There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near CTU. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your SYD to Chengdu flight at any of these well-located options:

      • Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.

      Best time to go to Chengdu

      • It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Chengdu. February is the busiest month to visit Chengdu. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in December.

      • Before booking a Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Chengdu plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Chengdu, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 33ºC.

      • Search for cheap tickets from SYD to Chengdu in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 13ºC on average.

      More about Chengdu

      Explore more of China

      • Chengdu has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres east of Chengdu, a trip to Nanchong will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.

      • Around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu, Tianshui is another favourite stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Qimulin Mountain, Yuquan Temple and Tianshui Shenjin Mountain Provincial Forest Park.

      Plan the rest of your trip from Sydney to Chengdu

      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.