How to find cheap flights to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
R 14,629 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Tianfu International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to TFU, the lowest fare is R 7,826.
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Around one month before heading off is an excellent time to book tickets to Chengdu, where Tianfu International Airport is located. That's the general recommendation if you're hoping to lock in the cheapest fares.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' filter and broaden your search for cheap flights to Chengdu. This will list every airport around your departure and arrival points.
Consider taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes often cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Tianfu International Airport.
Best time to go to Chengdu
You can typically hop on the cheapest flight to Chengdu in June.
If your travel dates are flexible, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to TFU.
Travel to Chengdu in July if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to TFU, but also when fares are usually more expensive.
February is the least busy time of year to visit if you want a more relaxed vibe. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Chengdu then.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider the type of conditions you prefer to travel in. Chengdu is warmest in August, averaging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Ranging from 0ºC (32ºF) to 13ºC (55ºF), January has the lowest temperatures.
January is your safest bet for clearer skies. This is the driest month in Chengdu.
Expect more rain if you're visiting in July, which gets around 16 days of wet weather.
Flying to Tianfu International Airport (TFU): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and get to Chengdu in one easy hop. Take a direct flight to Tianfu International Airport with one of these popular airlines:
Think about booking your TFU plane ticket with Okay Airways. It's the leader in on-time performance, with up to 99% of flights into this hub sticking to schedule.
TFU is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Slip into bed shortly after your flight to TFU. Book a room at any of these stays near Tianfu International Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
If you're catching a connection out of Tianfu International Airport or travelling home from there, you've got a good chance of staying on schedule. Up to 87% of all departures from TFU land when they're supposed to.
Tianfu International Airport is located in Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Getting to central Chengdu from Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
The distance from TFU to central Chengdu is about 72 kilometres.
You'll reach the centre in around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to TFU.
If you'd love to stay near all the action in Chengdu, unpack your suitcase at one of these popular options:
Chengdu highlights
Put these popular sights on your must-see list after hopping off your flight to Chengdu:
熊猫馆: The perfect place to start your city tour, this landmark is around 6 kilometres north-east of the city centre.
The Sky Garden of Golden Harbour: Find a spot to sit and take a break here while exploring Chengdu. This park is roughly 5 kilometres north-west of the centre.
Chengdu Giant Panda Ecological Park Tourism Museum: Take on this landmark next. Around 11 kilometres north-east of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Chengdu experience.
How to get to Deyang from Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
The nearby city of Deyang is about 129 kilometres from TFU. Heading to the centre by cab or ride-share will take around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Travelling from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Linqiong
If Linqiong is where your trip takes you, it's about 97 kilometres from Tianfu International Airport.
Getting there by car takes roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
Explore more of China
There's a whole lot more to see and do in China, starting with Nanchong. Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Cultural Plaza and Xishan Scenic Area are must-visits in this city, which is about 177 kilometres east of Chengdu.
Zigong is another top destination in China and is roughly 113 kilometres south of Chengdu. Get right to the good parts at attractions like Zigong Dinosaur Museum, Chinese Lantern Museum and 恐龙世界.
Make room for new adventures in Neijiang. Roughly 97 kilometres south-east of Chengdu, Neijiang Nature Garden, Renmin Park and Neijiangdonglin Temple make the trip worthwhile.
