Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Chengdu (from: Sydney)

The average price to go to Chengdu from Sydney airport is $ 804 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 588 (in november) and $ 1182 (in january), which is a saving of $ 216 or a surplus of $ 378 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $475 to $527 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a thursday 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 Sydney-Chengdu plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 52034 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chengdu from Sydney 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 november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 588, saving $ 216 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 804). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1182).

Flight Sydney-Chengdu: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 760 $ 1182 very high price
February$ 627 $ 808 fair price
March$ 441 $ 689 good price
April$ 556 $ 1052 high price
May$ 441 $ 725 good price
June$ 463 $ 699 good price
July$ 620 $ 872 fair price
August$ 451 $ 639 good price
September$ 504 $ 725 good price
October$ 480 $ 663 good price
November$ 414 $ 588 very good price
December$ 784 $ 999 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 Sydney to Chengdu

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Sydney to Chengdu range from $264 to $1159. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $264 to $317), 1% at the maximum price (from $1107 to $1159). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $475 to $527 (10% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Chengdu flight

There are 9 companies that serve Sydney from Chengdu airport: Sichuan Airlines, Airasia X, China Southern, China Eastern, Xiamen Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air China, Hainan Airlines and Thai Airasia X.

Data analysis:

Of the 52034 flights analyzed in previous years, Sichuan Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (19% of the time) on the Sydney->Chengdu route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Sydney-Chengdu flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 291 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Sydney-Chengdu flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $50. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $78.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Chengdu to Sydney departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $88. Conversely, departing from Chengdu on a sunday may cost you an additional $60.


Top prices Sydney-Chengdu

Round tripDatesPrice
Sydney → Chengdu01-03 to 19-03-2025$ 326 
Sydney → Chengdu08-03 to 22-03-2025$ 326 
Sydney → Chengdu09-03 to 13-03-2025$ 326 
Sydney → Chengdu12-03 to 26-03-2025$ 327 
Sydney → Chengdu04-04 to 19-04-2025$ 421 
Sydney → Chengdu08-05 to 23-05-2025$ 399 
Sydney → Chengdu11-05 to 24-05-2025$ 401 
Sydney → Chengdu12-05 to 25-05-2025$ 401 
Sydney → Chengdu14-05 to 24-05-2025$ 359 
Sydney → Chengdu23-05 to 31-05-2025$ 442 


When to book your flight Sydney - 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 9 to 10 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 Sydney-Chengdu flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Chengdu, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 667 $, which is a saving of 137 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 9 to 10 months in advance, you will pay the full price (569 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Sydney 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: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 943 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1044), 1 to 2 months ($ 1176), 2 to 3 months ($ 965), 4 to 5 months ($ 1013), 5 to 6 months ($ 949)

February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 694 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 778), 2 to 3 months ($ 706), 3 to 4 months ($ 781), 4 to 5 months ($ 772), 5 to 6 months ($ 799), 9 to 10 months ($ 737)

March

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 541 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 617), 1 to 2 months ($ 569), 3 to 4 months ($ 667), 4 to 5 months ($ 624)

April

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 770 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 823), 1 to 2 months ($ 863), 3 to 4 months ($ 894), 8 to 9 months ($ 788), 9 to 10 months ($ 862), 10 to 11 months ($ 895), 11 to 12 months ($ 892)

May

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 578 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 588), 1 to 2 months ($ 620), 3 to 4 months ($ 620)

June

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 535 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 600), 3 to 4 months ($ 648), 4 to 5 months ($ 689), 6 to 7 months ($ 663)

July

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 751 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 762), 2 to 3 months ($ 772), 3 to 4 months ($ 857)

August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 521 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 546), 3 to 4 months ($ 612), 4 to 5 months ($ 582), 5 to 6 months ($ 611)

September

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 621 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 647), 3 to 4 months ($ 658), 4 to 5 months ($ 672), 5 to 6 months ($ 707)

October

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 588 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 639), 1 to 2 months ($ 594), 3 to 4 months ($ 595), 4 to 5 months ($ 627), 6 to 7 months ($ 644)

November

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 477 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 583), 3 to 4 months ($ 559)

December

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 880 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 945), 2 to 3 months ($ 922), 3 to 4 months ($ 921), 4 to 5 months ($ 957), 6 to 7 months ($ 898), 7 to 8 months ($ 922)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Chengdu are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $71. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $54 more.



Sydney 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
November 2024$ 876
$435 to $1161
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December 2024$ 934
$557 to $1203
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January 2025$ 877
$661 to $1247
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February 2025$ 787
$453 to $1230
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March 2025$ 516
$326 to $918
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April 2025$ 569
$421 to $1190
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May 2025$ 582
$359 to $1020
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June 2025$ 617
$469 to $763
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July 2025$ 1149
$653 to $1271
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September 2025$ 957
$562 to $1456
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October 2025$ 1211
$697 to $1482
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, april, may and june are cheaper to travel to Chengdu. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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