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Washington D.C. to Chengdu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 10,682
Cheapest month to flyFebruary

Finding cheap flights from Washington Dulles to Chengdu: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Chengdu: Chengdu Shuangliu International and Chengdu Tianfu International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Washington Dulles to Chengdu is R 21,727. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Washington Dulles to Chengdu. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 21,727.
As of September 2025, there are no flights flying from Washington Dulles to Chengdu.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington Dulles to Chengdu is usually October.
If you're flying from Washington Dulles Airport, the cheapest airport near Chengdu is Chengdu Shuangliu International – which is 14.3 km away from the centre of Chengdu. We've found flights into this airport from R 21,727.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to Chengdu on Wednesday, 1 October 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Washington Dulles Airport and Chengdu. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chengdu but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chengdu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In September, the average temperature is usually around 22°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chengdu, when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 0°C. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, Air China offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chengdu.

Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chengdu: what you need to know

  • Chengdu is 12 hours ahead of Washington DC, where Washington Dulles International Airport is located. Chengdu runs on the UTC+8 timezone.

  • Leave enough time to make your IAD to Chengdu flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

  • Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing for flight tickets from IAD to Chengdu, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

    • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

    • Incheon International Airport (ICN)

  • Located around 40 kilometres from central Washington DC, IAD can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near IAD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chengdu or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are worth a look:

  • When it comes to Washington Dulles International Airport's on-time performance, 74.39% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • IAD's address is 1 Saarinen Circle.

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chengdu

  • R 10,682 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Chengdu flight. A round-trip ticket right now is R 21,727. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.

  • To pick up cheap flights from IAD to Chengdu, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.

  • Finding cheap tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chengdu is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to access the lowest fares across every month and bag an awesome deal.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from IAD to Chengdu by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Save on your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chengdu with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Chengdu

Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

  • Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 72 kilometres away.

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chengdu. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TFU instead:

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

  • After your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chengdu has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Chengdu is roughly 21 kilometres from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

  • There are some comfortable places to rest your head close to CTU. Unwind and get cosy after your IAD to Chengdu flight at any of these well-located options:

  • Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport can be found at Airport Expressway Entrance.

Best time to go to Chengdu

  • Visit Chengdu during high season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chengdu in the low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.

  • The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Washington Dulles International Airport to Chengdu flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAD to Chengdu in January when temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).

More about Chengdu

Explore more of China

  • Chengdu has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of China you'll want to see. About 193 kilometres east of Chengdu, a trip to Nanchong will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like 六合丝博园, 印象嘉陵江文创小镇 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.

  • Tianshui is another standout destination in China and is around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. No journey is complete without dropping by 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.

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