Which airlines fly to Chengdu?

China Southern, Sichuan Airlines and China Eastern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chengdu from Australia according to our data. China Southern is the first choice among our users, with 61% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chengdu. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Chengdu on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Australia to Chengdu?

China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines, and China Eastern are the most popular carriers operating from Australia to Chengdu

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Chengdu Airport?

Prices for flights from Australia to Chengdu Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Chengdu Airport?

As of September 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Chengdu Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Chengdu Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Chengdu Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chengdu Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chengdu Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chengdu Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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22:15 - 19:35MEL Melbourne-CTU Chengdu

24h 20m1 stop Shenzhen

17:00 - 13:00CTU Chengdu-MEL Melbourne

17h 00m1 stop Shenzhen

$725Multiple Airlines

Fri, 29 Jan - Sat, 13 Mar

11:25 - 23:20MEL Melbourne-CTU Chengdu

14h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

22:30 - 21:30CTU Chengdu-MEL Melbourne

20h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$748China Southern

Fri, 30 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

09:45 - 18:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

35h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

20:25 - 07:30CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 05m1 stop Shenzhen

$751China Southern

Sat, 17 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

11:25 - 23:20MEL Melbourne-CTU Chengdu

14h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

22:30 - 21:30CTU Chengdu-MEL Melbourne

20h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$765China Southern

Mon, 26 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

10:50 - 14:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

30h 30m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl

14:35 - 13:35CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

20h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$791China Eastern

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

11:00 - 12:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

28h 10m2 stops Wuhan Beijing Daxing Intl

13:30 - 13:35CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$793China Eastern

Sat, 17 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

20:40 - 09:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

16h 15m1 stop Beijing Capital

22:00 - 08:05CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital

$882Air China

Sun, 18 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

22:15 - 10:35MEL Melbourne-CTU Chengdu

15h 20m1 stop Shenzhen

13:30 - 13:00CTU Chengdu-MEL Melbourne

20h 30m1 stop Shenzhen

$891Shenzhen Airlines

Tue, 27 Oct - Thu, 19 Nov

12:15 - 13:25BNE Brisbane-CTU Chengdu

27h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

14:40 - 10:45CTU Chengdu-BNE Brisbane

18h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$960Cathay Pacific

Sat, 30 Jan - Wed, 17 Feb

15:15 - 22:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

33h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

14:40 - 10:25CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 45m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Melbourne

$1,084Cathay Pacific

Wed, 28 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

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08:45 - 09:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

26h 50m1 stop Shenzhen

15:00 - 19:25CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$819China Southern

Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

21:20 - 10:25MEL Melbourne-CTU Chengdu

15h 05m1 stop Shenzhen

18:30 - 13:00CTU Chengdu-MEL Melbourne

15h 30m1 stop Shenzhen

$847Shenzhen Airlines

Fri, 25 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct

07:00 - 09:50MEL Melbourne-CTU Chengdu

28h 50m1 stop Hangzhou

23:20 - 05:00CTU Chengdu-MEL Melbourne

27h 40m1 stop Hangzhou

$929Multiple Airlines

Thu, 24 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

10:00 - 15:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

31h 15m2 stops Wuhan Shanghai Pu Dong

17:30 - 08:00CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

36h 30m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Wuhan

$1,111China Eastern

Thu, 24 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

21:45 - 13:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

17h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

21:15 - 19:25CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

20h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,111China Southern

Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

11:00 - 01:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

16h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

17:30 - 08:00CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

36h 30m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Wuhan

$1,113China Eastern

Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

08:45 - 18:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

35h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

21:15 - 08:25CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,131China Southern

Thu, 24 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

20:30 - 12:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

17h 45m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

07:55 - 08:00CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 05m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Wuhan

$1,155China Eastern

Sun, 20 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

12:00 - 20:00MEL Melbourne-CTU Chengdu

34h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

21:00 - 10:30CTU Chengdu-MEL Melbourne

35h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,348Hong Kong Airlines

Sun, 20 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

10:05 - 22:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

14h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

10:40 - 06:25CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

17h 45m1 stop Shenzhen

$1,543China Southern

Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

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2 Nov

SYD10:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 30m

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CTU14:20Chengdu

9 Nov

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20h 00m

1 stop

SYD13:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

$791

China Eastern

17 Oct

SYD11:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 10m

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CTU12:10Chengdu

24 Oct

CTU13:30Chengdu

21h 05m

1 stop

SYD13:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

$793

China Eastern

29 Oct

SYD12:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 25m

2 stops

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7 Nov

CTU20:30Chengdu

34h 00m

2 stops

SYD09:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

$831

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30 Oct

MEL11:25Melbourne

14h 55m

1 stop

CTU23:20Chengdu

3 Nov

CTU22:30Chengdu

20h 00m

1 stop

MEL21:30Melbourne

$748

China Southern

17 Oct

SYD09:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 55m

1 stop

CTU18:40Chengdu

24 Oct

CTU20:25Chengdu

32h 05m

1 stop

SYD07:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

$751

China Southern

26 Oct

MEL11:25Melbourne

14h 55m

1 stop

CTU23:20Chengdu

31 Oct

CTU22:30Chengdu

20h 00m

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MEL21:30Melbourne

$765

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09:45-18:40

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11:25-23:20

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$765

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14:35-13:35

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/10

11:00-12:10

2 stops28h 10m

Chengdu

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1 stop21h 05m

$793

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CTU Chengdu

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Sun 18/10

20:40-09:55

1 stop16h 15m

Chengdu

Sat 31/10

22:00-08:05

1 stop31h 05m

$882

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MEL Melbourne - CTU Chengdu

MELCTU

Melbourne

Tue 27/10

22:15-10:35

1 stop15h 20m

Chengdu

Thu 19/11

13:30-13:00

1 stop20h 30m

$891

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BNE Brisbane - CTU Chengdu

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Brisbane

Sat 30/1

12:15-13:25

1 stop27h 10m

Chengdu

Wed 17/2

14:40-10:45

1 stop18h 05m

$960

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CTU Chengdu

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/10

15:15-22:10

1 stop33h 55m

Chengdu

Sun 1/11

14:40-10:25

2 stops40h 45m

$1,084

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chengdu?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chengdu from Australia, with most prices found around $602. If you’re not able to fly to Chengdu in May, then March is your next best option. Flight prices from Australia to Chengdu during March average around $693.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chengdu?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chengdu from Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chengdu for around $937 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chengdu from Australia for as low as $636 on momondo.

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Best price found	$457
Fastest flight time	13h 15m
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Airports in Chengdu	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Chengdu from Australia in the past 72 hours is $457. The best return flight deal from Australia to Chengdu found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $725.

The fastest flight from Australia to Chengdu takes 13h 15m

Direct flights go from Australia to Chengdu on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There is 1 airport in Chengdu. From Australia there are direct flights to Chengdu (CTU).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Chengdu Airport?
Prices for flights from Australia to Chengdu Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Chengdu Airport?
As of September 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Chengdu Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Chengdu Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Chengdu Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chengdu Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chengdu Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chengdu Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
China Southern	PriceFrom $491	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 172 reviews	Search China Southern flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $638	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 243 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Air China	PriceFrom $667	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 166 reviews	Search Air China flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $811	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 35 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $930	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,489 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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