Statistics on Sydney-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: Sydney)
The average price to go to Chengdu from Sydney airport is $ 821 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 655 (in march) and $ 1187 (in january), which is a saving of $ 166 or a surplus of $ 367 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $380 to $434 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chengdu before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Chengdu plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chengdu from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 655, saving $ 166 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 821). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1187).
Flight Sydney-Chengdu: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 821 | $ 1187 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 636 | $ 810 | good price |
| March | $ 413 | $ 655 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 569 | $ 1003 | fair price |
| May | $ 440 | $ 698 | good price |
| June | $ 476 | $ 716 | good price |
| July | $ 669 | $ 883 | fair price |
| August | $ 490 | $ 666 | good price |
| September | $ 523 | $ 771 | good price |
| October | $ 512 | $ 708 | good price |
| November | $ 446 | $ 660 | good price |
| December | $ 809 | $ 1082 | 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 $271 to $1247. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $271 to $326), 1% at the maximum price (from $1193 to $1247). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $488 to $542 (9% 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 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Sichuan Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (22% 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 $ 242 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 $46. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $68.
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 $53.
Top prices Sydney-Chengdu
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Chengdu | 01-05 to 12-05-2025 | $ 313 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Sydney → Chengdu | 03-05 to 11-05-2025 | $ 332 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Chengdu | 03-08 to 21-08-2025 | $ 367 | direct flight with Sichuan Airlines |
| Sydney → Chengdu | 13-10 to 25-10-2025 | $ 342 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Chengdu | 14-10 to 26-10-2025 | $ 322 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Chengdu | 15-10 to 22-10-2025 | $ 323 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Chengdu | 16-10 to 28-10-2025 | $ 365 | direct flight with Sichuan Airlines |
| Sydney → Chengdu | 19-10 to 30-10-2025 | $ 367 | direct flight with Sichuan Airlines |
| Sydney → Chengdu | 01-11 to 12-11-2025 | $ 368 | direct flight with Sichuan Airlines |
| Sydney → Chengdu | 09-11 to 22-11-2025 | $ 367 | direct flight with Sichuan Airlines |
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 690 $, which is a saving of 131 $ 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 (547 $ 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: 970 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1016), 1 to 2 months ($ 1071), 2 to 3 months ($ 989), 4 to 5 months ($ 1042), 5 to 6 months ($ 976) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 705 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 763), 2 to 3 months ($ 716), 3 to 4 months ($ 799), 4 to 5 months ($ 794) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 527 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 584), 2 to 3 months ($ 535), 3 to 4 months ($ 626), 4 to 5 months ($ 643) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 753 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 826), 1 to 2 months ($ 853), 3 to 4 months ($ 802), 4 to 5 months ($ 970), 8 to 9 months ($ 810), 9 to 10 months ($ 887), 10 to 11 months ($ 928) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 548 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 611), 1 to 2 months ($ 636), 3 to 4 months ($ 581), 4 to 5 months ($ 693) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 569 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 608), 3 to 4 months ($ 636), 4 to 5 months ($ 666), 5 to 6 months ($ 716) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 772 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 785), 2 to 3 months ($ 817), 3 to 4 months ($ 872), 4 to 5 months ($ 875), 5 to 6 months ($ 845) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 536 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 571), 4 to 5 months ($ 587), 5 to 6 months ($ 639) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 639 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 666), 3 to 4 months ($ 694), 4 to 5 months ($ 752), 5 to 6 months ($ 735) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 611 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 657), 3 to 4 months ($ 612), 4 to 5 months ($ 649), 5 to 6 months ($ 616), 6 to 7 months ($ 671) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 490 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 633), 2 to 3 months ($ 600), 3 to 4 months ($ 575), 4 to 5 months ($ 651), 5 to 6 months ($ 598) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 905 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 975), 2 to 3 months ($ 949), 3 to 4 months ($ 948), 4 to 5 months ($ 985), 6 to 7 months ($ 937), 7 to 8 months ($ 1007) |
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 $61. 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 | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 824 $541 to $1317 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 413 $313 to $680 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 501 $331 to $758 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 659 $469 to $900 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 591 $364 to $873 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 942 $457 to $1427 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 651 $320 to $1381 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 641 $364 to $917 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1044 $670 to $1438 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1064 $625 to $2245 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 1079 $539 to $1525 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 591 $591 to $591 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august, october, november, december, january and march are cheaper to travel to Chengdu. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!