Flying from Washington DC to Chengdu: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Washington DC to Chengdu. Explore your options for flying out of Washington DC from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Touch down in Chengdu at Tianfu International Airport (TFU) or Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Chengdu is 12 hours ahead of Washington DC and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
For a stress-free start to your trip, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your Washington DC to Chengdu flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Chengdu
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Flying from Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Finding a stopover on your Washington DC to Chengdu flight is simple. Whether you want to potentially save on your fare or discover a new city, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options. A major stop when leaving from Ronald Reagan National Airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Washington DC to Chengdu or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
76.44% of flights departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport reach their destination on schedule.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Washington DC to Chengdu flight. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, here's where you can stop between Washington Dulles International Airport and Chengdu:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
You can reach IAD from central Washington DC in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Washington DC to Chengdu? Check in to a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
74% of flights departing Washington Dulles International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Whether just for an hour or two or a few days, a stopover can make your entire trip feel a little easier. When jetting out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), you can book a ticket from Washington DC to Chengdu with a stop at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 40 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 50 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Washington DC to Chengdu flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations without delays. At BWI, that figure is 77.13%.
Arriving in Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is approximately 56 kilometres from central Chengdu. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Washington DC to Chengdu, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near TFU:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Once your flight from Washington DC to Chengdu has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Chengdu is roughly 11 kilometres from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
There are some great places to lay your head close to CTU. Unwind after your Washington DC to Chengdu flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport can be found at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Best time to go to Chengdu
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Washington DC to Chengdu. April is the busiest month to travel to Chengdu. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in January.
When booking your Washington DC to Chengdu tickets, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Chengdu, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap flights from Washington DC to Chengdu around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Chengdu
Start your Chengdu trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Chengdu, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Jinli Ancient Street and Wuhou Shrine are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Chengdu itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Sichuan Opera Troupe.
Explore more of China
You've seen Chengdu, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Travel around 193 kilometres east to Nanchong to check off its popular sights. From 小西街 to 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu, Tianshui is another favourite stop in China. Start your sightseeing at 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.