Statistics on Vancouver-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: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Chengdu from Vancouver airport is $ 1869 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1565 (in march) and $ 2395 (in august), which is a saving of $ 304 or a surplus of $ 527 (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 $1080 to $1134 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chengdu before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Chengdu plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 7670 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chengdu from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1565, saving $ 304 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1869). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 2395).
Flight Vancouver-Chengdu: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1266 | $ 1817 | fair price |
| February | $ 1223 | $ 1748 | good price |
| March | $ 1201 | $ 1565 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1110 | $ 2061 | fair price |
| May | $ 1290 | $ 1701 | good price |
| June | $ 1483 | $ 1922 | fair price |
| July | $ 1802 | $ 2357 | high price |
| August | $ 1741 | $ 2395 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 1346 | $ 1756 | good price |
| October | $ 1281 | $ 1618 | good price |
| November | $ 1230 | $ 1568 | good price |
| December | $ 1312 | $ 1910 | 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 Vancouver to Chengdu
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Chengdu range from $864 to $2375. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $864 to $918), 1% at the maximum price (from $2321 to $2375). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1080 to $1134 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Chengdu flight
There are 16 companies that serve Vancouver from Chengdu airport: Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, Sichuan Airlines, WestJet, Philippine Airlines, Air China, Air India, Viva Macau, flair airlines, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Alaska Airlines, United, Xiamen Airlines, ANA and Austrian Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 7670 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the Vancouver->Chengdu route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Vancouver-Chengdu flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 180 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-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 $183. On the other hand, departing on a wednesday may cost you an additional $206.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chengdu to Vancouver 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 $209. Conversely, departing from Chengdu on a thursday may cost you an additional $197.
Top prices Vancouver-Chengdu
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Chengdu | 06-04 to 13-04-2025 | $ 876 | layover flight with Hong Kong Airlines |
| Vancouver → Chengdu | 05-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 975 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Vancouver → Chengdu | 08-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 996 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Vancouver → Chengdu | 09-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 996 | layover flight with Air India |
| Vancouver → Chengdu | 13-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 1002 | layover flight with Air India |
| Vancouver → Chengdu | 16-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 933 | layover flight with Xiamen Airlines |
| Vancouver → Chengdu | 09-06 to 30-06-2025 | $ 767 | layover flight with Hong Kong Airlines |
| Vancouver → Chengdu | 03-09 to 13-09-2025 | $ 685 | layover flight with Hong Kong Airlines |
| Vancouver → Chengdu | 04-09 to 25-09-2025 | $ 767 | layover flight with Hong Kong Airlines |
| Vancouver → Chengdu | 11-11 to 18-11-2025 | $ 963 | layover flight with Air Canada |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Chengdu to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 8 to 9 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 Vancouver-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 Vancouver to Chengdu, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1673 $, which is a saving of 196 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 8 to 9 months in advance, you will pay the full price (439 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver 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: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1612 $) |
| February | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1437 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1614) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1382 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1558), 3 to 4 months ($ 1395) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1504 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1737) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1292 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1424) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1601 $) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1778 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2330), 5 to 6 months ($ 1983) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1684 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2201) |
| September | - |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1339 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1613), 1 to 2 months ($ 1475) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1469 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1568) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1639 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1755), 1 to 2 months ($ 1759), 2 to 3 months ($ 1878) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Chengdu are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $59. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $61 more.
Vancouver 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 | $ 1131 $864 to $1615 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1012 $933 to $1096 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 880 $685 to $1304 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1667 $1293 to $1955 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1346 $1178 to $1587 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 948 $601 to $1312 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1204 $1204 to $1204 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 1006 $963 to $1045 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1295 $1295 to $1295 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, 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!