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

Flights via Guangzhou (CAN) offer the lowest average return price of $1,578.

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 has the shortest connection time from Sydney to Chengdu?

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

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

China Eastern, Air China, and China Southern 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 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.

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 August 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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12:00 - 00:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

15h 55m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

20:40 - 08:00CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 20m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Wuhan

$689China Eastern

Thu, 14 Jan - Thu, 24 Jun

12:00 - 00:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

15h 55m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

20:40 - 08:00CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 20m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Wuhan

$689China Eastern

Wed, 13 Jan - Thu, 3 Jun

12:00 - 00:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

15h 55m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

36h 30m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Wuhan

$689China Eastern

Thu, 14 Jan - Thu, 3 Jun

15:15 - 11:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

23h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

17:30 - 13:35CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

17h 05m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$778China Southern

Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

22:10 - 11:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

16h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

12:30 - 09:25CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

17h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$778China Southern

Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

15:15 - 10:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

22h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

17:30 - 13:35CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

17h 05m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$779China Southern

Thu, 22 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

07:40 - 21:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

16h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

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

25h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$956Cathay Pacific

Thu, 10 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

14:00 - 15:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

28h 25m2 stops Singapore Changi Shenzhen

17:00 - 08:05CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

36h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital

$967Multiple Airlines

Fri, 23 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

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

16h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital

21:00 - 08:10CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 10m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,038Air China

Sun, 18 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

10:30 - 13:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

30h 00m2 stops Beijing Capital Changsha Huanghua Intl

11:00 - 08:35CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

18h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,054Air China

Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

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

26h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

13:00 - 08:25CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

17h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$723China Southern

Wed, 12 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug

10:05 - 13:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

29h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

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

22h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$723China Southern

Mon, 10 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug

10:05 - 13:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

29h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

20:55 - 19:25CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

20h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$724China Southern

Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug

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

35h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

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

22h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$784China Southern

Thu, 13 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug

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

14h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

15:00 - 12:40CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

19h 40m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Brisbane

$960China Southern

Wed, 12 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug

10:15 - 17:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

32h 50m2 stops Ho Chi Minh City Kunming Changshui

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

36h 30m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Wuhan

$984Multiple Airlines

Thu, 13 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug

18:50 - 12:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

19h 45m2 stops Perth Hong Kong Intl

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

19h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$989Multiple Airlines

Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug

10:15 - 11:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTU Chengdu

27h 10m2 stops Ho Chi Minh City Kunming Changshui

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

19h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$994Multiple Airlines

Thu, 13 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug

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

14h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

17:00 - 14:25CTU Chengdu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

19h 25m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Melbourne

$996Multiple Airlines

Mon, 10 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug

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

16h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

22h 05m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Wuhan

$1,076China Eastern

Fri, 14 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug

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China Southern

12 Aug

SYD10:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 35m

1 stop

CTU10:40Chengdu

19 Aug

CTU13:00Chengdu

17h 25m

1 stop

SYD08:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

$723

China Southern

11 Aug

SYD10:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 35m

1 stop

CTU13:40Chengdu

18 Aug

CTU20:55Chengdu

20h 30m

1 stop

SYD19:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

$724

China Southern

1 Nov

SYD22:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

16h 45m

1 stop

CTU11:55Chengdu

30 Nov

CTU12:30Chengdu

17h 55m

1 stop

SYD09:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

$778

China Eastern flights from Sydney to Chengdu

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China Eastern

5 Sept

SYD10:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 25m

2 stops

CTU19:25Chengdu

11 Sept

CTU07:55Chengdu

22h 05m

2 stops

SYD08:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$850

China Eastern

16 Oct

SYD12:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 15m

1 stop

CTU12:15Chengdu

23 Oct

CTU07:55Chengdu

22h 05m

2 stops

SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,015

China Eastern

24 Oct

SYD11:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 35m

2 stops

CTU10:35Chengdu

7 Nov

CTU17:30Chengdu

17h 05m

1 stop

SYD13:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,017

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1 stop15h 55m

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1 stop17h 55m

$778

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CTU Chengdu

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Thu 22/10

15:15-10:45

1 stop22h 30m

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17:30-13:35

1 stop17h 05m

$779

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CTU Chengdu

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Thu 10/9

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1 stop16h 15m

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08:10-11:45

1 stop25h 35m

$956

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CTU Chengdu

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/10

14:00-15:25

2 stops28h 25m

Chengdu

Sat 7/11

17:00-08:05

1 stop36h 05m

$967

SydneyChengdu

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CTU Chengdu

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 18/10

20:40-10:25

1 stop16h 45m

Chengdu

Sun 1/11

21:00-08:10

1 stop32h 10m

$1,038

SydneyChengdu

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CTU Chengdu

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/11

10:30-13:30

2 stops30h 00m

Chengdu

Fri 13/11

11:00-08:35

1 stop18h 35m

$1,054

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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 $619 to $793.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $723.

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 $642. If you’re not able to fly to Chengdu in March, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from Sydney to Chengdu during February average around $655.

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 $909 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 $694 on momondo.

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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 15h 55m.
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 August 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 68% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are China Eastern at 18%, Air China at 8%, and Sichuan Airlines at 6%.

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China Eastern	PriceFrom $512	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 232 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $553	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 173 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Air China	PriceFrom $672	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 160 reviews	Search Air China flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $818	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 35 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights

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