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Flight deals from Chengdu Tianfu International to Sydney

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Sydney Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 11,513. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Sydney.R 5,165 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Jun.One-way flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,165, select.
Sydney.R 5,235 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 May.One-way flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sat, 23 May, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,235, select.
Sydney.R 5,338 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,338, select.
Sydney.R 5,348 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,348, select.
Sydney.R 5,434 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,434, select.
Sydney.R 5,501 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,501, select.
Sydney.R 5,605 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,605, select.
Sydney.R 6,881 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,881, select.
Sydney.R 7,008 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Mar.One-way flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Wed, 24 Mar, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,008, select.
Sydney.R 8,396 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb.One-way flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,396, select.
Sydney.R 8,545 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Jan.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,545, select.
Sydney.R 9,079 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,079, select.
Sydney.R 9,082 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,082, select.
Sydney.R 9,100 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,100, select.
Sydney.R 9,101 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,101, select.
Sydney.R 9,101 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,101, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chengdu Tianfu International to Sydney flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from R 5,235
Jun
from R 5,165
Jul
from R 5,501
Aug
from R 5,348
Sep
from R 5,605
Oct
from R 5,338
Nov
from R 5,434
Dec
from R 6,881
Jan
from R 8,545
Feb
from R 8,396
Mar
from R 7,008
Apr
from R 9,887

Direct flights from Chengdu Tianfu International to Sydney

Chengdu Tianfu International to Sydney: Alternative routes

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Sydney

9km from central Sydney
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Chengdu to Sydney: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 5,165
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time10 hrs, 44 mins
Most popular airlineSichuan Airlines
Average flights per week8

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Chengdu Tianfu International to Sydney is R 9,299. 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 44 minutes is the average flight time from Chengdu Tianfu International to Sydney.
Sichuan Airlines and China Southern fly direct from Chengdu Tianfu International to Sydney.
As of May 2026, there are 8 flights per week flying from Chengdu Tianfu International to Sydney.
The cheapest month to fly from Chengdu Tianfu International to Sydney is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Sydney Airport on Monday, 22 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 44 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 Sydney 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 Sydney is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Juneyao Airlines and Sichuan Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Sydney.

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

  • Jump on a direct flight from Tianfu International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 50 minutes.

  • Sydney is three hours ahead of Chengdu and is in the UTC+11 timezone.

  • Each week, there are 12 Tianfu International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, go for the 01:30 Sichuan Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 01:30 with Sichuan Airlines.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your TFU to SYD flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.

  • Sichuan Airlines offers direct flights from Tianfu International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Sydney — and maybe even more of Australia if time allows.

  • Sichuan Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

  • With an impressive 87.27% of services landing on schedule, Sichuan Airlines has the best on-time performance for TFU to SYD flights.

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

  • At the moment, R 5,165 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Tianfu International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 9,250. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

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

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

  • Snapping up cheap flights from TFU to SYD couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.

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

Handy information about Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

  • 86.59% of flights departing from Tianfu International Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of TFU.

  • Tianfu International Airport is around 72 kilometres from central Chengdu. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Need a convenient hotel near TFU? If you're boarding an early flight from Tianfu International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • If you're landing on a late Tianfu International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near SYD:

  • Go where the road takes you with a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive and venture far and wide through Sydney and beyond.

  • Booking your ride from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.

Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney

  • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to the centre of Sydney has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.

When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Tianfu International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Sydney based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • Lock in your flight from Tianfu International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you want to go to Sydney during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

  • July has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from TFU to SYD sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Australia

  • Sydney has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a visit to Canberra will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.

  • Around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another essential stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.

Plan the rest of your trip from Chengdu to Sydney

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