Which airlines fly to Chengdu?

China Southern, Sichuan Airlines and China Eastern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chengdu from Sydney according to our data. China Southern is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chengdu. Keep in mind that there are 5 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chengdu?

Cathay Pacific and China Eastern are the most popular carriers operating from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chengdu

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Sydney and Chengdu?

Guangzhou (CAN) was the most common stop: 86% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Sydney to Chengdu?

Guangzhou (CAN) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 3h 39m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Sydney to Chengdu?

Flights connecting via Guangzhou (CAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 15h 50m.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Sydney to Chengdu?

Flights via Guangzhou (CAN) offer the lowest average return price of $1,560.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Chengdu Airport?

Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Chengdu Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Chengdu Airport?

There are 4 operators available for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Chengdu Airport as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport 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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11:30 - 10:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

26h 05m2 stops Wuhan Beijing Daxing Intl

11:50 - 09:30CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

18h 40m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Wuhan

$790China Eastern

Mon, 26 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

11:00 - 11:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

27h 55m2 stops Wuhan Beijing Daxing Intl

07:20 - 09:30CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 10m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Wuhan

$790China Eastern

Sat, 24 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

11:00 - 14:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

30h 20m2 stops Wuhan Beijing Daxing Intl

07:20 - 09:30CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 10m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Wuhan

$794China Eastern

Sat, 24 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

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

26h 50m1 stop Shenzhen

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

25h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$795China Southern

Thu, 22 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

15:15 - 14:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

25h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

22:30 - 20:20CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

18h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$815China Southern

Sun, 25 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

15:15 - 11:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

23h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

22:30 - 20:20CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

18h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$815China Southern

Sat, 24 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

20:40 - 22:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

28h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital

12:45 - 08:05CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

16h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital

$886Air China

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

20:40 - 10:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

16h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital

11:45 - 08:05CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

17h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital

$886Air China

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

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

26h 50m1 stop Shenzhen

20:30 - 09:30CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 00m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Wuhan

$960Multiple Airlines

Thu, 22 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

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

16h 15m1 stop Beijing Capital

20:30 - 09:30CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 00m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Wuhan

$980Multiple Airlines

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

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11:15 - 20:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

34h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

21:00 - 09:45CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$962Hong Kong Airlines

Mon, 7 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep

08:20 - 21:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

39h 35m2 stops Perth Hong Kong Intl

08:10 - 08:40CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,054Multiple Airlines

Thu, 3 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep

08:20 - 21:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

39h 35m2 stops Perth Hong Kong Intl

08:10 - 11:45CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,054Multiple Airlines

Thu, 3 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep

19:45 - 21:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

28h 10m2 stops Perth Hong Kong Intl

08:10 - 06:10CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

20h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,054Multiple Airlines

Fri, 4 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

10:05 - 20:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

35h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

22:00 - 19:25CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

19h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,077China Southern

Sun, 6 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

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

31h 15m2 stops Wuhan Shanghai Pu Dong

18:10 - 12:35CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

16h 25m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,163China Eastern

Sat, 5 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

10:05 - 20:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

35h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

09:00 - 19:25CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,295China Southern

Thu, 3 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

10:05 - 20:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

35h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

09:00 - 19:25CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,295China Southern

Thu, 3 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep

11:00 - 12:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

27h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

36h 30m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Wuhan

$1,476China Eastern

Thu, 3 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep

11:00 - 11:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

26h 25m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Kunming Changshui

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

22h 05m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Wuhan

$1,531China Eastern

Thu, 3 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep

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Cathay Pacific

21 Jan

SYD11:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 05m

1 stop

CTU22:10Chengdu

21 July

CTU08:10Chengdu

25h 35m

1 stop

SYD11:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,114

Cathay Pacific

14 Jan

SYD15:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 00m

1 stop

CTU13:15Chengdu

9 July

CTU08:10Chengdu

25h 35m

1 stop

SYD11:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,151

Cathay Pacific

15 Jan

SYD15:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 00m

1 stop

CTU13:15Chengdu

6 July

CTU08:10Chengdu

25h 35m

1 stop

SYD11:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,162

China Southern flights from Sydney to Chengdu

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China Southern

22 Oct

SYD09:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 50m

1 stop

CTU09:35Chengdu

31 Oct

CTU15:30Chengdu

25h 50m

1 stop

SYD20:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

$795

China Southern

24 Oct

SYD15:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 00m

1 stop

CTU11:15Chengdu

4 Nov

CTU22:30Chengdu

18h 50m

1 stop

SYD20:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

$815

China Southern

6 Nov

SYD11:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 55m

1 stop

CTU23:20Chengdu

14 Nov

CTU19:30Chengdu

15h 05m

1 stop

SYD13:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

$821

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$815

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Sat 24/10

15:15-11:15

1 stop23h 00m

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22:30-20:20

1 stop18h 50m

$815

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CTU Chengdu

SYDCTU

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Tue 20/10

20:40-22:00

1 stop28h 20m

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12:45-08:05

1 stop16h 20m

$886

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CTU Chengdu

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

20:40-10:25

1 stop16h 45m

Chengdu

Tue 27/10

11:45-08:05

1 stop17h 20m

$886

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CTU Chengdu

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/10

09:45-09:35

1 stop26h 50m

Chengdu

Sat 31/10

20:30-09:30

2 stops34h 00m

$960

SydneyChengdu

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CTU Chengdu

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

20:40-09:55

1 stop16h 15m

Chengdu

Tue 27/10

20:30-09:30

2 stops34h 00m

$980

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Sydney and Chengdu?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $621 to $896.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $790.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chengdu?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chengdu from Sydney, with most prices found around $635. If you’re not able to fly to Chengdu in March, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from Sydney to Chengdu during September average around $643.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chengdu from Sydney when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chengdu for around $930 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 Sydney for as low as $633 on momondo.

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Best price found	$460
Fastest flight time	14h 05m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Chengdu from Sydney in the past 72 hours is $460. The best return flight deal from Sydney to Chengdu found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $790.

The fastest flight from Sydney to Chengdu takes 14h 05m

There are no direct flights from Sydney to Chengdu. There are no popular flight routes from Sydney to Chengdu.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Sydney to Chengdu

How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chengdu by plane?
Sydney Kingsford Smith and Chengdu are 8709.3 km apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 14h 05m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Chengdu Airport?
Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Chengdu Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Chengdu Airport?
There are 4 operators available for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Chengdu Airport as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport 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.
What is the most popular airline from Sydney to Chengdu?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Sydney to Chengdu is China Southern, representing 70% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are China Eastern at 16%, Sichuan Airlines at 7%, and Air China at 6%.

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
China Southern	PriceFrom $547	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 172 reviews	Search China Southern flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $637	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 236 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Air China	PriceFrom $665	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 163 reviews	Search Air China flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $809	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 35 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights

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