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

China Eastern, China Southern, and XiamenAir are the most popular carriers operating from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chengdu

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.

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

Flights via Beijing (PEK) offer the lowest average return price of $1,039.

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 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: 53% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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 December 2025.

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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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,346 to $1,747. The lowest price recently found on this route was $714.

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11:25 - 23:20

SYD

CTU

14h 55m1 stop

22:30 - 20:20

CTU

SYD

18h 50m1 stop

$714China Southern

Fri, 13 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

11:25 - 11:55

SYD

CTU

27h 30m1 stop

08:30 - 20:20

CTU

SYD

32h 50m1 stop

$717China Southern

Tue, 10 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar

14:00 - 09:55

SYD

CTU

22h 55m1 stop

11:00 - 12:00

CTU

SYD

22h 00m1 stop

$766Air China

Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 8 Feb

11:25 - 11:15

SYD

CTU

26h 50m1 stop

15:30 - 20:20

CTU

SYD

25h 50m1 stop

$778China Southern

Tue, 10 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar

20:40 - 11:25

SYD

CTU

17h 45m1 stop

22:00 - 12:00

CTU

SYD

35h 00m1 stop

$847Air China

Fri, 23 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan

20:40 - 11:25

SYD

CTU

17h 45m1 stop

17:00 - 12:00

CTU

SYD

16h 00m1 stop

$871Air China

Fri, 30 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb

20:40 - 14:55

SYD

CTU

21h 15m2 stops

15:00 - 12:00

CTU

SYD

18h 00m1 stop

$1,088Air China

Fri, 23 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan

08:10 - 23:20

SYD

CTU

18h 10m1 stop

12:30 - 13:35

CTU

SYD

22h 05m1 stop

$1,145China Southern

Wed, 14 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan

10:30 - 00:55

SYD

CTU

17h 25m1 stop

17:30 - 06:15

CTU

SYD

33h 45m3 stops

$1,177Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 8 Feb

07:30 - 23:20

SYD

CTU

18h 50m2 stops

17:30 - 20:20

CTU

SYD

23h 50m1 stop

$1,384Multiple Airlines

Wed, 14 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan

China Southern flights from Sydney to Chengdu

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China Southern

13 Mar

SYD11:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 55m

1 stop

CTU23:20Chengdu

16 Mar

CTU22:30Chengdu

18h 50m

1 stop

SYD20:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

$714

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China Southern

10 Mar

SYD11:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 30m

1 stop

CTU11:55Chengdu

14 Mar

CTU08:30Chengdu

32h 50m

1 stop

SYD20:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

$717

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China Southern

2 Feb

SYD11:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 55m

1 stop

CTU23:20Chengdu

9 Feb

CTU13:30Chengdu

16h 55m

1 stop

SYD09:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

$756

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Air China

1 Feb

SYD14:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 55m

1 stop

CTU09:55Chengdu

8 Feb

CTU11:00Chengdu

22h 00m

1 stop

SYD12:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$766

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Air China

23 Jan

SYD20:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

17h 45m

1 stop

CTU11:25Chengdu

31 Jan

CTU22:00Chengdu

35h 00m

1 stop

SYD12:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$847

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Air China

2 Feb

SYD20:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 15m

2 stops

CTU14:55Chengdu

9 Feb

CTU20:30Chengdu

16h 00m

1 stop

SYD15:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

$861

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SYD - CTU

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/3

11:25-23:20

1 stop14h 55m

Chengdu

Mon 16/3

22:30-20:20

1 stop18h 50m

$714

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

11:25-11:55

1 stop27h 30m

Chengdu

Sat 14/3

08:30-20:20

1 stop32h 50m

$717

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/2

14:00-09:55

1 stop22h 55m

Chengdu

Sun 8/2

11:00-12:00

1 stop22h 00m

$766

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

11:25-11:15

1 stop26h 50m

Chengdu

Sat 14/3

15:30-20:20

1 stop25h 50m

$778

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/1

20:40-11:25

1 stop17h 45m

Chengdu

Sat 31/1

22:00-12:00

1 stop35h 00m

$847

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/1

20:40-11:25

1 stop17h 45m

Chengdu

Sun 1/2

17:00-12:00

1 stop16h 00m

$871

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/1

20:40-14:55

2 stops21h 15m

Chengdu

Sat 31/1

15:00-12:00

1 stop18h 00m

$1,088

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/1

08:10-23:20

1 stop18h 10m

Chengdu

Wed 21/1

12:30-13:35

1 stop22h 05m

$1,145

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/2

10:30-00:55

1 stop17h 25m

Chengdu

Sun 8/2

17:30-06:15

3 stops33h 45m

$1,177

SydneyChengdu

SYD - CTU

SYDCTU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/1

07:30-23:20

2 stops18h 50m

Chengdu

Wed 21/1

17:30-20:20

1 stop23h 50m

$1,384

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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 $523. If you’re not able to fly to Chengdu in February, then March is your next best option. Flight prices from Sydney to Chengdu during March average around $558.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chengdu?

The cheapest day to depart from Sydney to Chengdu is on a Wednesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Chengdu on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $656. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $992. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Chengdu.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chengdu?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from Sydney to Chengdu when you can find flight prices for as low as $802. Flying to Chengdu in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights to Chengdu are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $1,252. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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 $865 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 $536 on momondo.

How have Sydney to Chengdu flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Sydney to Chengdu flights are approximately 14% more expensive 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 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 December 2025.
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 6%.

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
China Southern	PriceFrom $474	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 122 reviews	Search China Southern flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $485	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 178 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $672	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Air China	PriceFrom $719	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 129 reviews	Search Air China flights

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

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Chengdu from Sydney which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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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 $523. If you’re not able to fly to Chengdu in February, then March is your next best option. Flight prices from Sydney to Chengdu during March average around $558.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chengdu?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chengdu?

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

How have Sydney to Chengdu flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Sydney to Chengdu flights are approximately 14% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

China Eastern, China Southern, and XiamenAir are the most popular carriers 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: 53% 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 $1,039.

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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