Statistics on London-Chengdu flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Chengdu (from: London)
The average price to go to Chengdu from London airport is $ 883 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 702 (in may) and $ 1231 (in august), which is a saving of $ 181 or a surplus of $ 349 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $541 to $595 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a tuesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chengdu before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Chengdu plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 42870 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chengdu from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 702, saving $ 181 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 883). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1231).
Flight London-Chengdu: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 595 | $ 904 | fair price |
| February | $ 584 | $ 783 | good price |
| March | $ 538 | $ 732 | good price |
| April | $ 635 | $ 860 | good price |
| May | $ 553 | $ 702 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 583 | $ 800 | good price |
| July | $ 835 | $ 1113 | high price |
| August | $ 947 | $ 1231 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 660 | $ 916 | fair price |
| October | $ 581 | $ 820 | good price |
| November | $ 507 | $ 768 | good price |
| December | $ 666 | $ 956 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from London to Chengdu
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Chengdu range from $378 to $1460. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $379 to $433), 1% at the maximum price (from $1406 to $1460). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $541 to $595 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Chengdu flight
There are 14 companies that serve London from Chengdu airport: Air China, China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines, China Eastern, Hainan Airlines, KLM, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, EasyJet, British Airways and Wizz Air.
Data analysis:
Of the 42870 flights analyzed in previous years, Air China was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (32% of the time) on the London->Chengdu route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the London-Chengdu flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 25 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Chengdu flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $42. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $34.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chengdu to London departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $33. Conversely, departing from Chengdu on a friday may cost you an additional $36.
Top prices London-Chengdu
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Chengdu | 06-11 to 13-11-2024 | $ 462 | layover flight with China Southern |
| London → Chengdu | 07-11 to 13-11-2024 | $ 450 | layover flight with China Southern |
| London → Chengdu | 08-11 to 15-11-2024 | $ 462 | layover flight with China Southern |
| London → Chengdu | 09-11 to 16-11-2024 | $ 445 | layover flight with Wizz Air |
| London → Chengdu | 14-11 to 23-11-2024 | $ 452 | layover flight with China Southern |
| London → Chengdu | 15-11 to 24-11-2024 | $ 477 | layover flight with wizz air malta |
| London → Chengdu | 17-11 to 23-11-2024 | $ 462 | layover flight with China Southern |
| London → Chengdu | 21-11 to 27-11-2024 | $ 449 | layover flight with China Southern |
| London → Chengdu | 04-12 to 21-12-2024 | $ 456 | layover flight with China Southern |
| London → Chengdu | 06-12 to 10-12-2024 | $ 459 | layover flight with wizz air malta |
When to book your flight London - Chengdu to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a London-Chengdu flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Chengdu, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 821 $, which is a saving of 62 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (145 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Chengdu flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 667 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 837), 3 to 4 months ($ 850), 4 to 5 months ($ 798), 5 to 6 months ($ 890), 7 to 8 months ($ 692), 8 to 9 months ($ 756) |
| February | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 608 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 771), 4 to 5 months ($ 699), 5 to 6 months ($ 739), 6 to 7 months ($ 734), 7 to 8 months ($ 678), 10 to 11 months ($ 704), 11 to 12 months ($ 709) |
| March | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 607 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 656), 4 to 5 months ($ 689), 5 to 6 months ($ 687), 6 to 7 months ($ 674), 7 to 8 months ($ 659), 9 to 10 months ($ 674) |
| April | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 724 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 761), 2 to 3 months ($ 774), 8 to 9 months ($ 809), 9 to 10 months ($ 810), 10 to 11 months ($ 725) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 604 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 675), 2 to 3 months ($ 645), 8 to 9 months ($ 693), 10 to 11 months ($ 639) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 669 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 773), 2 to 3 months ($ 738), 4 to 5 months ($ 759), 5 to 6 months ($ 772), 8 to 9 months ($ 705), 9 to 10 months ($ 686), 10 to 11 months ($ 732) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 942 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1074), 2 to 3 months ($ 1044), 3 to 4 months ($ 1066), 4 to 5 months ($ 971), 8 to 9 months ($ 1031) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1177 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1224), 2 to 3 months ($ 1182), 3 to 4 months ($ 1230), 6 to 7 months ($ 1223), 7 to 8 months ($ 1196), 9 to 10 months ($ 1193), 10 to 11 months ($ 1222) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 817 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 836), 3 to 4 months ($ 831), 7 to 8 months ($ 830) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 727 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 812), 3 to 4 months ($ 746), 4 to 5 months ($ 752), 5 to 6 months ($ 752), 6 to 7 months ($ 758), 8 to 9 months ($ 744), 11 to 12 months ($ 784) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 661 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 670), 3 to 4 months ($ 666), 4 to 5 months ($ 707), 6 to 7 months ($ 672), 7 to 8 months ($ 677), 8 to 9 months ($ 724) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 753 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 904), 3 to 4 months ($ 768), 5 to 6 months ($ 853), 6 to 7 months ($ 851), 7 to 8 months ($ 780), 8 to 9 months ($ 852), 10 to 11 months ($ 915) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for London->Chengdu are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $24. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $21 more.
London to Chengdu: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 525 $445 to $633 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 680 $456 to $1153 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 632 $504 to $920 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 604 $480 to $765 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 563 $484 to $873 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 860 $608 to $1131 | fair price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 954 $579 to $12940 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 707 $608 to $1011 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 963 $784 to $1279 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1157 $912 to $1377 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 947 $703 to $1968 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, december, january, february, march, june, july and august are cheaper to travel to Chengdu. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!