Statistics on Toronto-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: Toronto)
The average price to go to Chengdu from Toronto airport is $ 1601 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1359 (in may) and $ 1936 (in august), which is a saving of $ 243 or a surplus of $ 336 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1423 to $1476 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chengdu before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Toronto-Chengdu plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 7619 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chengdu from Toronto and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1359, saving $ 243 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1601). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1936).
Flight Toronto-Chengdu: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1283 | $ 1713 | fair price |
| February | $ 1166 | $ 1453 | good price |
| March | $ 1176 | $ 1534 | fair price |
| April | $ 1110 | $ 1583 | fair price |
| May | $ 993 | $ 1359 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1205 | $ 1577 | fair price |
| July | $ 1294 | $ 1807 | fair price |
| August | $ 1538 | $ 1936 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 1005 | $ 1410 | good price |
| October | $ 1099 | $ 1501 | fair price |
| November | $ 1122 | $ 1576 | fair price |
| December | $ 1412 | $ 1761 | 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 Toronto to Chengdu
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Toronto to Chengdu range from $474 to $2160. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $475 to $527), 1% at the maximum price (from $2108 to $2160). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1792 to $1844 (4% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Toronto->Chengdu flight
There are 16 companies that serve Toronto from Chengdu airport: Cathay Pacific, Hainan Airlines, Air Canada, WestJet, Air Transat, Porter Airlines, United, Air China, flair airlines, China Southern, Kish Airline, Lufthansa, Fly Play, China Eastern, Ethiopian Airlines and TAP.
Data analysis:
Of the 7619 flights analyzed in previous years, Cathay Pacific was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (16% of the time) on the Toronto->Chengdu route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Toronto-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 $47. On the other hand, departing on a wednesday may cost you an additional $75.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chengdu to Toronto departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $112. Conversely, departing from Chengdu on a wednesday may cost you an additional $52.
Top prices Toronto-Chengdu
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto → Chengdu | 25-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 973 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Toronto → Chengdu | 01-12 to 08-12-2024 | $ 1112 | layover flight with TAP |
| Toronto → Chengdu | 02-12 to 17-12-2024 | $ 1057 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Toronto → Chengdu | 03-12 to 14-12-2024 | $ 1144 | layover flight with TAP |
| Toronto → Chengdu | 05-12 to 12-12-2024 | $ 1195 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Toronto → Chengdu | 08-12 to 22-12-2024 | $ 1374 | layover flight with TAP |
| Toronto → Chengdu | 11-12 to 31-12-2024 | $ 1340 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Toronto → Chengdu | 12-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 1202 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| Toronto → Chengdu | 13-03 to 30-03-2025 | $ 1211 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Toronto → Chengdu | 14-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 1181 | layover flight with Fly Play |
When to book your flight Toronto - Chengdu to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 7 to 8 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 Toronto-Chengdu flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Toronto to Chengdu, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 1502 $, which is a saving of 99 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 7 to 8 months in advance, you will pay the full price (76 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Toronto 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 | - |
| February | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1224 $) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1347 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1403), 3 to 4 months ($ 1485), 5 to 6 months ($ 1457) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1399 $) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1188 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1271), 3 to 4 months ($ 1298) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1447 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1490) |
| July | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1704 $) |
| August | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1892 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1909) |
| September | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1206 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1246) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1267 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1363) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1079 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1515) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1623 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Toronto->Chengdu are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $53. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $25 more.
Toronto 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 | $ 973 $973 to $973 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1252 $1057 to $1772 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1864 $1464 to $2670 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1462 $1181 to $1813 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1747 $1698 to $1796 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1562 $1562 to $1562 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, december and march are cheaper to travel to Chengdu. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!