Chengdu, China

China · CTU

Chengdu

Numbing, spicy Sichuan hotpot sessions balanced by ultra-relaxed teahouse cultures and giant panda sanctuaries.

Updated

UK typical return

£790

Average return fare

Lowest tracked

£417.57

Observed October 2026

Cheapest UK month

November

Typically £692 return

Departures

Flights from the UK

Typical return fares to Chengdu by UK origin
FromTypical returnCheapest month
London£671.44November
Birmingham£790—
Edinburgh£790—
Belfast International£790—
Glasgow£790—
Bristol£790—
Newcastle£790—
Manchester£1,009.09—

The stay

Where to stay in Chengdu

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The St. Regis Chengdu

The St. Regis Chengdu

5★

88 Taisheng Road South

Splurge

Luxurious Accommodation Indulge in spacious rooms with modern amenities including a spa bath and stunning city views. Each room at The St. Regis Chengdu promises a comfortable stay with a touch of luxury. Dining Variety

Somerset Riverview Chengdu

Somerset Riverview Chengdu

4★

No 1 Section 3, Renmin South Road

Mid-range

Riverfront Serviced Apartments Located along the scenic Jinjiang River, Somerset Riverview Chengdu offers stunning river views from its serviced apartments. Convenient Location Just a 5-minute walk from Huaxiba metro sta

Chengdu Desti Youth Park Hostel Chunxi Road-24H Reception& English Service& Cafe& Bar& Luggage Storage& Large Public Area

Chengdu Desti Youth Park Hostel Chunxi Road-24H Reception& English Service& Cafe& Bar& Luggage Storage& Large Public Area

3★

No.82 Sanduoli

Budget

Central Location Located in the heart of Chengdu, Chengdu Desti Youth Park Hostel offers easy access to popular attractions such as Tianfu Square, Wenshu Monastery, and Kuanzhai Ancient Street. Comfortable Accommodation

The experiences

What to do in Chengdu

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Chengdu Panda Base Private Tour

5/5

3 hours

Meet Chengdu's giant pandas at their liveliest with a private guide and round-trip hotel transfers on a flexible morning.

Mahjong & Tea House Afternoon

5/5

3 hours

Learn mahjong in an authentic Chengdu tea house after wandering a local spice market, a slow, very Sichuanese afternoon.

Dujiangyan irrigation+Mt. Qingcheng or Panda Park Day Tour

4.9/5

9 hours

Our English guides are experienced and knowledgeable. They are still sticking with inbound tourism after the 3 years hard time. A lot of…

One Day Trip to Chengdu Panda Base and Leshan Buddha Tour

4.8/5

5 hours

The Panda is the Highlights in Chengdu tour, chengdu panda base is about 30 mins car ride from Chengdu downtown.Chengdu giant panda center…

Timing

Best time to fly to Chengdu

Typical fare by month UK median typical return.

Months without an observation use the route typical.

UK median typical return fare by month. Months without an observation are marked No data and use the route typical on the chart.
MonthTypical return fare
January£766
February£728.97
March£801.81
AprilNo data
MayNo data
JuneNo data
JulyNo data
AugustNo data
SeptemberNo data
October£725
November£692.22
December£695.22

Before you go

Questions

When is the cheapest time to fly to Chengdu from the UK?

Fares to Chengdu are typically lowest in November, averaging £686 return. Since airlines shift prices without warning, Route & Room tracks UK departures 24/7, publishing verified price cuts directly to our members.

What is considered a good price for a return flight to Chengdu?

Route & Room has verified return flights to Chengdu as low as £419.11, compared to typical market fares of £790. Anything under £430 is a strong price, and we filter out self-transfers and grueling layovers before publishing.

Which UK airports fly to Chengdu?

We track departures from London and Manchester to Chengdu.

Sources & verification

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