Cheap flights from Shenzhen to Chengdu from $196 SZX → CTU, TFU
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) → Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), Chengdu Tianfu (TFU)
The cheapest return found recently is $387 with China Eastern, 15 Nov – 18 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $196 with China Eastern, 24 Mar 2027, found yesterday.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $196, China Eastern, found yesterday
- Cheapest return found recently
- $387, 15 Nov to 18 Nov
- Usual return price
- $372 to $454
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $247 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- China Eastern
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 2 h 30 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $372 to $454.
Cheapest return found recently
$387
15 Nov – 18 Nov · China Eastern
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU)
Leaves 8:20 p.m. · Return leaves 1:10 p.m. · 14 h 20 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$247
21 Nov – 28 Nov · Colorful Guizhou Airlines
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU)
Leaves 8:25 p.m. · Return leaves 5:30 p.m. · 4 h 35 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 4 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$387 15 Nov – 18 Novfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$247 21 Nov – 28 Novfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 46 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $210 to $295.
At $387, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates from 14 Nov to 15 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
Yes. Among 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 15 Nov, 14 Nov – 17 Nov costs $372: $15 less than the cheapest found recently.
Air China · Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) · out nonstop, back 1 stop · found 3 days ago
Every date we hold
7 fares on 5 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov – 17 Nov | $372 | Air China | Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Nov – 18 Nov | $387 | China Eastern | Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Nov – 20 Nov | $463 | Vietravel Airlines | Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Nov – 28 Nov | $247 | Colorful Guizhou Airlines | Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Mar 2027 – 18 Mar 2027 | $454 | Thai AirAsia | Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) → Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) | out 2 stops, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $247.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air China, China Eastern, Vietravel Airlines, Colorful Guizhou Airlines, Thai AirAsia.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $196 to $242.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$196
24 Mar 2027 · China Eastern
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU)
Leaves 8:20 p.m. · 2 h 30 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$196
24 Mar 2027 · China Eastern
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU)
Leaves 8:20 p.m. · 2 h 30 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$196 24 Mar 2027found yesterdayOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 44 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $82 to $308.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 24 Mar 2027 to 6 Jun 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 24 Mar 2027, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
4 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2027 | $196 | China Eastern | Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 25 Mar 2027 | $196 | China Eastern | Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Jun 2027 | $288 | China Eastern | Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) → Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $196.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: China Eastern.
Premium cabin fares from Shenzhen to Chengdu
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 15 Nov – 18 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 24 Mar 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Shenzhen to Chengdu?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 17% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (46 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $295 | $210 | +20% | 18 |
| 7–13 days | $248 | $247 | +1% | 10 |
| 14–29 days | $273 | $228 | +11% | 14 |
| 30–59 days | $245 | $222 | Cheapest seen | 30 |
| 60–89 days | $297 | $222 | +21% | 8 |
| 90–179 days | $532 | $290 | +117% | 16 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 60 to 89 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (44 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60–89 days | $101 | $96 | Cheapest seen | 16 |
| 90–179 days | $202 | $195 | +100% | 35 |
| 180+ days | $255 | $226 | +153% | 20 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Guangzhou → Chengdu
104 km from Shenzhen
$200
$187 less than flying from Shenzhen
24 Nov – 7 Dec · CAN → TFU · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Hong Kong → Chengdu
27 km from Shenzhen
$224
$163 less than flying from Shenzhen
20 Jan 2027 – 9 Feb 2027 · HKG → CTU · out nonstop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Huizhou → Chengdu
73 km from Shenzhen
$311
$76 less than flying from Shenzhen
14 Nov – 15 Nov · HUZ → TFU · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Macau → Chengdu
65 km from Shenzhen
$309
$78 less than flying from Shenzhen
4 Apr 2027 – 7 Apr 2027 · MFM → TFU · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Guangzhou → Chengdu
104 km from Shenzhen
$105
$91 less than flying from Shenzhen
1 Jan 2027 · CAN → TFU · nonstop
found 3 days ago
Hong Kong → Chengdu
27 km from Shenzhen
$172
$24 less than flying from Shenzhen
27 Sept 2027 · HKG → CTU · 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 15 Nov – 18 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Shenzhen to Chengdu?
The cheapest return found recently is $387 with China Eastern, 15 Nov to 18 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $247 with Colorful Guizhou Airlines, 21 Nov to 28 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $372 to $454.
How much is a one-way flight from Shenzhen to Chengdu?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $196 with China Eastern, 24 Mar 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $196 to $242.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Shenzhen to Chengdu?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $247, 21 Nov to 28 Nov, found 4 days ago. March 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $196, 24 Mar 2027, found yesterday.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Shenzhen to Chengdu?
In 46 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 17% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 44 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 60 to 89 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Shenzhen to Chengdu?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $247 with Colorful Guizhou Airlines, 21 Nov to 28 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $196 with China Eastern, 24 Mar 2027, found yesterday.
How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Chengdu?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with China Eastern on 24 Mar 2027, takes 2 h 30 min from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Chengdu Tianfu (TFU).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Shenzhen to Chengdu?
Between 14 Nov and 15 Mar 2027, Air China has the cheapest return on 1 of the 5 departure dates we hold, China Eastern on 1 and Vietravel Airlines on 1. Between 24 Mar 2027 and 6 Jun 2027, China Eastern has the cheapest one-way on all 3 departure dates we hold.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work