What airport do you fly into for flights to Chengdu?

Chengdu (CTU), located 15.1 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Chengdu.

Can I find cheaper flights to Chengdu if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chengdu on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Chengdu?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hainan Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chengdu.

Where does the fastest flight to Chengdu depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Chengdu, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 15 minutes).

Does Chengdu have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Chengdu can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Chengdu?

Yes. Chengdu has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Chengdu Aviation Hotel is the closest property to Chengdu (0.0 km away from Chengdu).

$564+ Flights to Chengdu, China

Flights to Chengdu in 2025

Return from	$854
One-way from	$564
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$758
Good round-trip deal	$622 or less
Good one-way deal	$597 or less

China Eastern
21/5-30/5
2 total stops
59h 30m total
Auckland to Chengdu

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China Eastern
2/5
2 total stops
33h 25m total
Auckland to Chengdu

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($390 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($101 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for return flights in March 2025

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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Auckland Intl to Chengdu.

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Cheapest flights to Chengdu
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Wed 21/521:45AKL - CTU

1 stop30h 40mChina Eastern

Fri 30/506:55CTU - AKL

1 stop28h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 24/3$854

Thu 10/721:25AKL - CTU

1 stop17h 20mChina Southern

Tue 5/817:00CTU - AKL

1 stop18h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 24/3$874

Tue 20/506:35AKL - CTU

2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/617:00CTU - AKL

1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/3$1,173

Sat 20/1220:30AKL - CTU

1 stop30h 10mAir China

Fri 16/108:00CTU - AKL

1 stop29h 35mAir China

Deal found 24/3$1,637

Tue 25/323:55AKL - CTU

1 stop23h 05mAir New Zealand

Thu 3/421:00CTU - AKL

1 stop28h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/3$2,911

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Wed 21/521:45AKL - CTU

1 stop30h 40mChina Eastern

Fri 30/506:55CTU - AKL

1 stop28h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 24/3$854

Thu 10/721:25AKL - CTU

1 stop17h 20mChina Southern

Tue 5/817:00CTU - AKL

1 stop18h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 24/3$874

Tue 20/506:35AKL - CTU

2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/617:00CTU - AKL

1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/3$1,173

Tue 1/722:45AKL - CTU

2 stops23h 20mAir China

Sat 5/717:30CTU - AKL

1 stop20h 00mAir China

Deal found 24/3$4,894

Last-minute flights to Chengdu
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Tue 25/323:55AKL - CTU

1 stop23h 05mAir New Zealand

Thu 3/421:00CTU - AKL

1 stop28h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/3$2,911

Thu 27/320:30AKL - CTU

1 stop26h 45mAir China

Thu 3/421:00CTU - AKL

1 stop28h 40mAir China

Deal found 25/3$2,932

Fri 28/311:40AKL - CTU

2 stops27h 40mChina Eastern

Thu 3/416:00CTU - AKL

1 stop19h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 25/3$1,232

Sun 30/322:25AKL - CTU

1 stop24h 10mChina Southern

Thu 3/419:00CTU - AKL

1 stop16h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 25/3$1,695

Sun 30/322:00AKL - CTU

1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 3/419:55CTU - AKL

2 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/3$1,817

Tue 1/422:00AKL - CTU

1 stop22h 15mChina Eastern

Wed 30/413:30CTU - AKL

1 stop22h 15mChina Eastern

Deal found 24/3$6,598

One-way flights to Chengdu
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Fri 2/510:40AKL - CTU

2 stops33h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 25/3$564

Sat 3/520:40AKL - CTU

2 stops47h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/3$696

Thu 1/521:25AKL - CTU

1 stop22h 15mChina Southern

Deal found 25/3$958

Sun 27/419:30AKL - CTU

2 stops24h 30mAir China

Deal found 25/3$1,466

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Return

Price

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Wed 21/5

21:45-00:25

1 stop30h 40m

Chengdu

Fri 30/5

06:55-15:45

1 stop28h 50m

$854

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Thu 10/7

21:25-10:45

1 stop17h 20m

Chengdu

Tue 5/8

17:00-15:35

1 stop18h 35m

$874

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/5

06:35-22:40

2 stops20h 05m

Chengdu

Fri 6/6

17:00-15:35

1 stop18h 35m

$1,173

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/7

22:45-18:05

2 stops23h 20m

Chengdu

Sat 5/7

17:30-17:30

1 stop20h 00m

$4,894

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Fri 2/5

10:40-16:05

2 stops33h 25m

$564

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Sat 3/5

20:40-15:40

2 stops47h 00m

$696

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Thu 1/5

21:25-15:40

1 stop22h 15m

$958

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Sun 27/4

19:30-16:00

2 stops24h 30m

$1,466

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When is the best time to book a flight to Chengdu?

The price you pay for your flight to Chengdu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 69 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Chengdu?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Chengdu takes 19 hours 15 minutes. Flights to Chengdu from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Chengdu?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Chengdu are China Eastern, Air China and China Southern.

China Eastern

From $331

Air China

From $333

China Southern

From $339

Hainan Airlines

From $290

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chengdu?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Chengdu are Hainan Airlines, China Eastern and Air China.

Rainfall in Chengdu by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chengdu ranges from 0.0 - 250.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 250.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chengdu when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Chengdu by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chengdu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chengdu

To help decide which airline to fly to Chengdu, see what other customers have to say about China Southern and China Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

China Southern

7.4

Good

91 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

6.0

Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Southern

7.4

Good

91 reviews

China Southern

7.4

Good

91 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

6.0

Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Eastern

7.1

Good

135 reviews

China Southern

7.4

Good

91 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

6.0

Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

FAQs about flying to Chengdu

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chengdu?
Chengdu (CTU), located 15.1 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Chengdu.
Can I find cheaper flights to Chengdu if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chengdu on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Chengdu?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hainan Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chengdu.
Where does the fastest flight to Chengdu depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Chengdu, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 15 minutes).
Does Chengdu have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Chengdu can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Chengdu?
Yes. Chengdu has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Chengdu Aviation Hotel is the closest property to Chengdu (0.0 km away from Chengdu).

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Chengdu. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

How long is the flight to Chengdu?

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Rainfall in Chengdu by month

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Temperature in Chengdu by month

Plan your trip to Chengdu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chengdu

To help decide which airline to fly to Chengdu, see what other customers have to say about China Southern and China Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Chengdu

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chengdu?

Can I find cheaper flights to Chengdu if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Chengdu?

Where does the fastest flight to Chengdu depart from?

Does Chengdu have rental cars?

Are there hotels close to Chengdu?

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