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 44% 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.

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

Guangzhou (CAN) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

Flights via Beijing (PEK) offer the lowest average return price of $1,025.

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

Beijing (PEK) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 00m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chengdu?

China Southern is the most popular carrier operating from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chengdu

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 22m.

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $872 to $1,157. The lowest price recently found on this route was $648.

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15:15 - 14:10

SYD

CTU

25h 55m1 stop

22:30 - 20:20

CTU

SYD

18h 50m1 stop

$648China Southern

Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb

11:25 - 23:20

SYD

CTU

14h 55m1 stop

19:00 - 13:35

CTU

SYD

15h 35m1 stop

$661China Southern

Sun, 22 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar

12:00 - 00:55

SYD

CTU

15h 55m1 stop

17:30 - 06:30

CTU

SYD

34h 00m1 stop

$691China Eastern

Tue, 17 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb

11:25 - 11:55

SYD

CTU

27h 30m1 stop

08:30 - 20:20

CTU

SYD

32h 50m1 stop

$714China Southern

Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

12:00 - 00:55

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CTU

15h 55m1 stop

20:45 - 06:30

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SYD

30h 45m1 stop

$723China Eastern

Tue, 17 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb

12:00 - 12:35

SYD

CTU

27h 35m1 stop

09:15 - 08:55

CTU

SYD

20h 40m1 stop

$736China Eastern

Sun, 22 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar

14:15 - 11:45

SYD

CTU

23h 30m1 stop

22:00 - 19:40

CTU

SYD

19h 40m1 stop

$767China Southern

Sat, 18 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr

10:30 - 00:55

SYD

CTU

17h 25m1 stop

14:35 - 10:00

CTU

SYD

16h 25m1 stop

$769China Eastern

Sun, 1 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar

08:10 - 21:20

SYD

CTU

16h 10m1 stop

19:55 - 06:25

CTU

SYD

32h 30m1 stop

$773China Southern

Wed, 21 Jan - Sat, 18 Apr

22:00 - 16:20

SYD

CTU

21h 20m1 stop

19:30 - 20:20

CTU

SYD

21h 50m1 stop

$775China Southern

Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

China Southern flights from Sydney to Chengdu

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China Southern

1 Feb

SYD15:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 55m

1 stop

CTU14:10Chengdu

15 Feb

CTU22:30Chengdu

18h 50m

1 stop

SYD20:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

$648

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China Southern

22 Mar

SYD11:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 55m

1 stop

CTU23:20Chengdu

29 Mar

CTU19:00Chengdu

15h 35m

1 stop

SYD13:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

$661

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China Southern

11 Mar

SYD11:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 30m

1 stop

CTU11:55Chengdu

15 Mar

CTU08:30Chengdu

32h 50m

1 stop

SYD20:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

$714

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China Eastern

17 Feb

SYD12:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 55m

1 stop

CTU00:55Chengdu

24 Feb

CTU17:30Chengdu

34h 00m

1 stop

SYD06:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

$691

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China Eastern

17 Feb

SYD12:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 55m

1 stop

CTU00:55Chengdu

24 Feb

CTU20:45Chengdu

30h 45m

1 stop

SYD06:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

$723

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China Eastern

22 Mar

SYD12:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 35m

1 stop

CTU12:35Chengdu

29 Mar

CTU09:15Chengdu

20h 40m

1 stop

SYD08:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

$736

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1 stop25h 55m

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1 stop18h 50m

$648

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11:25-23:20

1 stop14h 55m

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19:00-13:35

1 stop15h 35m

$661

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/2

12:00-00:55

1 stop15h 55m

Chengdu

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17:30-06:30

1 stop34h 00m

$691

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

11:25-11:55

1 stop27h 30m

Chengdu

Sun 15/3

08:30-20:20

1 stop32h 50m

$714

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/2

12:00-00:55

1 stop15h 55m

Chengdu

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1 stop30h 45m

$723

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/3

12:00-12:35

1 stop27h 35m

Chengdu

Sun 29/3

09:15-08:55

1 stop20h 40m

$736

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SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/4

14:15-11:45

1 stop23h 30m

Chengdu

Sun 26/4

22:00-19:40

1 stop19h 40m

$767

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/3

10:30-00:55

1 stop17h 25m

Chengdu

Wed 18/3

14:35-10:00

1 stop16h 25m

$769

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SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/1

08:10-21:20

1 stop16h 10m

Chengdu

Sat 18/4

19:55-06:25

1 stop32h 30m

$773

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

22:00-16:20

1 stop21h 20m

Chengdu

Sun 15/3

19:30-20:20

1 stop21h 50m

$775

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chengdu?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chengdu from Sydney, with most prices found around $532. If you’re not able to fly to Chengdu in February, then May is your next best option. Flight prices from Sydney to Chengdu during May average around $582.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $832 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 $594 on momondo.

How have Sydney to Chengdu flight prices changed over time?

As of January 2026, prices for Sydney to Chengdu flights are approximately 6% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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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 35m.
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 January 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 65% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are China Eastern at 18%, Air China at 12%, and Sichuan Airlines at 5%.

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
China Eastern	PriceFrom $470	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 184 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $480	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 123 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $627	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Air China	PriceFrom $710	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 135 reviews	Search Air China flights

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chengdu?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chengdu from Sydney, with most prices found around $532. If you’re not able to fly to Chengdu in February, then May is your next best option. Flight prices from Sydney to Chengdu during May average around $582.

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

How have Sydney to Chengdu flight prices changed over time?

As of January 2026, prices for Sydney to Chengdu flights are approximately 6% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chengdu?

China Southern is the most popular carrier operating from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chengdu

Which airlines fly to Chengdu?

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

Guangzhou (CAN) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

Flights via Beijing (PEK) offer the lowest average return price of $1,025.

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 22m.

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

Beijing (PEK) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 00m.

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What is the most popular airline from Sydney to Chengdu?

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Sydney to Chengdu?

Can I find flights from Sydney to Chengdu with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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