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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sydney Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 10,595. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chengdu.R 5,216 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul.One-way flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Sydney on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,216, select.
Chengdu.R 5,627 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Sydney on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,627, select.
Chengdu.R 5,655 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Sydney on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,655, select.
Chengdu.R 5,681 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,681, select.
Chengdu.R 6,040 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Sydney on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,040, select.
Chengdu.R 6,248 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Sydney on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,248, select.
Chengdu.R 6,289 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Mar.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Sydney on Thu, 25 Mar, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,289, select.
Chengdu.R 6,354 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 May.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Sydney on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,354, select.
Chengdu.R 6,442 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb.One-way flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Sydney on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,442, select.
Chengdu.R 6,673 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Jan.One-way flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Sydney on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,673, select.
Chengdu.R 8,648 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Sydney on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,648, select.
Chengdu.R 9,049 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Sydney on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,049, select.
Chengdu.R 9,053 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Sydney on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,053, select.
Chengdu.R 9,082 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Sydney on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,082, select.
Chengdu.R 9,089 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Sydney on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,089, select.
Chengdu.R 9,295 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Jun.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Sydney on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,295, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Chengdu Tianfu International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sydney to Chengdu Tianfu International flights are currently cheapest in July.
May
from R 6,354
Jun
from R 6,248
Jul
from R 5,216
Aug
from R 5,627
Sep
from R 6,040
Oct
from R 5,681
Nov
from R 5,655
Dec
from R 10,519
Jan
from R 6,673
Feb
from R 6,442
Mar
from R 6,289
Apr
from R 11,164

Direct flights from Sydney to Chengdu Tianfu International

Sydney to Chengdu Tianfu International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Sydney to Chengdu below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chengdu Tianfu International.

Chengdu Shuangliu International

14km from central Chengdu
Closest
from R 5,283
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Chengdu Tianfu International

55km from central Chengdu
Cheapest
from R 5,216
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Sydney to Chengdu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 5,216
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time10 hrs, 51 mins
Most popular airlineSichuan Airlines
Average flights per week8

Finding cheap flights from Sydney to Chengdu Tianfu International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Chengdu Tianfu International is R 10,017. 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.
10 hours and 51 minutes is the average flight time from Sydney to Chengdu Tianfu International.
Sichuan Airlines and China Southern fly direct from Sydney to Chengdu Tianfu International.
As of May 2026, there are 8 flights per week flying from Sydney to Chengdu Tianfu International.
The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Chengdu Tianfu International is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport on Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 51 minutes.
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 Tianfu International 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.
Currently, Sichuan Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chengdu Tianfu International.

Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Tianfu International Airport is 11 hours.

  • Chengdu's timezone is UTC+8, making Chengdu three hours behind Sydney.

  • Flights from SYD to TFU start at 20:20 — the first with Sichuan Airlines. The last departure is at 21:20 with Sichuan Airlines. In total, there are 12 weekly Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Tianfu International Airport flights.

  • Your SYD to TFU flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • Travelling during a peak time like April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Getting to Chengdu (and then exploring more of China!) is a cinch with Sichuan Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Tianfu International Airport.

  • The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Sichuan Airlines.

  • Sichuan Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for SYD to TFU flights, with 91.23% of services landing as scheduled.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Tianfu International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SYD and TFU include:

    • Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport

    • Phuket International Airport

    • Hong Kong International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Tianfu International Airport flight is R 5,216. A return ticket is currently R 10,017. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SYD to TFU.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Tianfu International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.

  • You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SYD to TFU.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Tianfu International Airport.

Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • 69.62% of flights departing from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

  • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a trip time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.

  • Catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Tianfu International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SYD:

Arriving at Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

Getting from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu

  • Tianfu International Airport is roughly 72 kilometres from central Chengdu. The drive time takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.

When to fly to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

  • It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Tianfu International Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Chengdu. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.

  • When reserving your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Tianfu International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Chengdu, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SYD to TFU around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of China

  • Chengdu is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of China you should also see. About 193 kilometres east of Chengdu, a trip to Nanchong will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like 小西街, 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.

  • Around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu, Tianshui is another essential stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.