Statistics on Manchester-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: Manchester)
The average price to go to Chengdu from Manchester airport is $ 1027 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 811 (in may) and $ 1258 (in november), which is a saving of $ 216 or a surplus of $ 231 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $648 to $702 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chengdu before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Manchester-Chengdu plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 18702 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chengdu from Manchester and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 811, saving $ 216 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1027). Conversely, november will be the most expensive ($ 1258).
Flight Manchester-Chengdu: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 676 | $ 1071 | fair price |
| February | $ 683 | $ 991 | fair price |
| March | $ 600 | $ 848 | good price |
| April | $ 707 | $ 1033 | fair price |
| May | $ 578 | $ 811 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 608 | $ 909 | good price |
| July | $ 738 | $ 1060 | fair price |
| August | $ 931 | $ 1193 | high price |
| September | $ 686 | $ 962 | fair price |
| October | $ 665 | $ 986 | fair price |
| November | $ 598 | $ 1258 the most expensive | very high price |
| December | $ 737 | $ 1190 | high 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 Manchester to Chengdu
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Manchester to Chengdu range from $432 to $1242. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $432 to $486), 1% at the maximum price (from $1188 to $1242). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $648 to $702 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Chengdu flight
There are 14 companies that serve Manchester from Chengdu airport: Qatar Airways, Hainan Airlines, KLM, China Southern, Ryanair, China Eastern, Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, EasyJet, British Airways, Xiamen Airlines, Air France and Juneyao Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 18702 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (14% of the time) on the Manchester->Chengdu route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Manchester-Chengdu flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $150. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $209.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chengdu to Manchester 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 $137. Conversely, departing from Chengdu on a thursday may cost you an additional $111.
Top prices Manchester-Chengdu
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester → Chengdu | 02-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 594 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Manchester → Chengdu | 03-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 594 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Manchester → Chengdu | 04-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 631 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Chengdu | 10-05 to 24-05-2025 | $ 641 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Chengdu | 11-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 595 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Manchester → Chengdu | 12-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 597 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Manchester → Chengdu | 14-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 595 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Manchester → Chengdu | 17-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 607 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Manchester → Chengdu | 19-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 597 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Manchester → Chengdu | 15-06 to 29-06-2025 | $ 636 | layover flight with Ryanair |
When to book your flight Manchester - Chengdu to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 months 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 Manchester-Chengdu flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Chengdu, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 951 $, which is a saving of 76 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (570 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Manchester 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: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 852 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 975), 1 to 2 months ($ 1005) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 859 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 970), 3 to 4 months ($ 882) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 740 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 788), 1 to 2 months ($ 843), 2 to 3 months ($ 797) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 869 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 966), 4 to 5 months ($ 877) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 701 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 807), 2 to 3 months ($ 808), 5 to 6 months ($ 791) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 823 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 854), 4 to 5 months ($ 854), 5 to 6 months ($ 893) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 805 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1003), 4 to 5 months ($ 966) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1099 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1122), 3 to 4 months ($ 1157) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 802 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 828), 5 to 6 months ($ 876), 6 to 7 months ($ 910) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 786 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 870), 2 to 3 months ($ 895), 3 to 4 months ($ 801), 5 to 6 months ($ 875) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 796 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 970), 2 to 3 months ($ 901), 3 to 4 months ($ 1243) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 991 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1121), 1 to 2 months ($ 1021), 3 to 4 months ($ 1141) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Chengdu are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $33. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $56 more.
Manchester 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1151 $781 to $3773 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 822 $592 to $4540 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 748 $636 to $1458 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1845 $723 to $5600 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1114 $1061 to $1149 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 783 $732 to $849 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 836 $761 to $942 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 717 $689 to $745 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1069 $1069 to $1069 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, august, september, october, november and december are cheaper to travel to Chengdu. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!