Flying from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 45 minutes.
Chengdu's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Singapore.
Flights from SIN to TFU start from 03:40 — the first with Sichuan Airlines. The last departure is at 17:00 with Sichuan Airlines. In total, you can choose from 25 weekly Singapore Changi Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your SIN to TFU flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. When you're ready to start your Chengdu adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of China:
Sichuan Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With a reliable 95.8% of services arriving as scheduled, Singapore Airlines is the most punctual carrier for SIN to TFU flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Singapore Changi Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SIN and TFU:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Kunming Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Singapore Changi Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flight is R 2,163. A return ticket right now is R 3,538. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book four months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SIN to TFU.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SIN to TFU.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Of all flights departing from Singapore Changi Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Singapore Changi Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Singapore. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to SIN:
Arriving at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
If you're landing on a late Singapore Changi Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near TFU:
Getting from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Chengdu. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
December is the most popular month for flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Chengdu in March.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SIN to TFU around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
You've done Chengdu, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Journey around 193 kilometres east to Nanchong to tick off its top sights. From Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area to Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in China, consider Tianshui, roughly 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. Qimulin Mountain, Yuquan Temple and Tianshui Shenjin Mountain Provincial Forest Park are highlights.




