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$542+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Chengdu (CTU)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CTU
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Chengdu (CTU). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,136
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$542
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,398
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Cheapest flights from New York to Chengdu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/232:05 amJFK - CTU
1 stop21h 20mAir China
Thu 5/2212:40 pmCTU - JFK
1 stop22h 25mAir China
Deal found 3/26$1,136
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/173:55 pmEWR - CTU
2 stops30h 00mAir China
Sun 11/910:00 pmCTU - EWR
2 stops46h 12mAir China
Deal found 3/27$1,159
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/46:20 pmJFK - CTU
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/165:00 pmCTU - JFK
3 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,278
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/249:10 pmJFK - CTU
2 stops51h 05mChina Eastern
Thu 5/221:30 pmCTU - JFK
2 stops52h 12mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/26$1,281
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/41:42 pmEWR - CTU
3 stops33h 03mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/165:00 pmCTU - EWR
3 stops31h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,325
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/411:56 amLGA - CTU
3 stops34h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/165:00 pmCTU - LGA
3 stops34h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,338
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/231:50 pmJFK - CTU
1 stop35h 00mCathay Pacific
Sun 11/304:00 pmCTU - JFK
1 stop26h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/27$1,616
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/267:15 pmSWF - CTU
3 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/37:00 pmCTU - SWF
3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,645
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/76:00 amEWR - CTU
3 stops28h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/277:20 amCTU - EWR
2 stops29h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,702
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/76:25 amLGA - CTU
3 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/272:55 pmCTU - LGA
3 stops30h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,702
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/21:10 amJFK - CTU
2 stops28h 50mChina Southern
Thu 6/512:00 pmCTU - JFK
1 stop22h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 3/27$1,962
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/65:30 pmJFK - CTU
2 stops35h 45mLufthansa
Mon 6/27:00 amCTU - JFK
2 stops44h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 3/27$2,354

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Chengdu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Chengdu that are best for you.

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New York

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkChengdu

JFK - CTU

JFKCTU

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/23

2:05 am-11:25 am

1 stop21h 20m

Chengdu

Thu 5/22

12:40 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$1,136

New YorkChengdu

JFK - CTU

JFKCTU

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/4

6:20 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Chengdu

Mon 6/16

5:00 pm-10:00 pm

3 stops41h 00m

$1,278

New YorkChengdu

JFK - CTU

JFKCTU

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/24

9:10 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops51h 05m

Chengdu

Thu 5/22

1:30 pm-5:42 am

2 stops52h 12m

$1,281

NewarkChengdu

EWR - CTU

EWRCTU

Newark

Sun 5/4

1:42 pm-10:45 am

3 stops33h 03m

Chengdu

Mon 6/16

5:00 pm-12:47 pm

3 stops31h 47m

$1,325

New YorkChengdu

LGA - CTU

LGACTU

New York LaGuardia

Sun 5/4

11:56 am-10:45 am

3 stops34h 49m

Chengdu

Mon 6/16

5:00 pm-3:53 pm

3 stops34h 53m

$1,338

New WindsorChengdu

SWF - CTU

SWFCTU

New Windsor Stewart

Sat 4/26

7:15 pm-3:15 pm

3 stops32h 00m

Chengdu

Sat 5/3

7:00 pm-6:05 pm

3 stops35h 05m

$1,645

NewarkChengdu

EWR - CTU

EWRCTU

Newark

Wed 5/7

6:00 am-10:40 pm

3 stops28h 40m

Chengdu

Tue 5/27

7:20 am-1:02 am

2 stops29h 42m

$1,702

New YorkChengdu

LGA - CTU

LGACTU

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/7

6:25 am-10:40 pm

3 stops28h 15m

Chengdu

Tue 5/27

2:55 pm-9:11 am

3 stops30h 16m

$1,702

New YorkChengdu

JFK - CTU

JFKCTU

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/2

1:10 am-6:00 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Chengdu

Thu 6/5

12:00 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$1,962

NewarkChengdu

EWR - CTU

EWRCTU

Newark

Sun 4/13

8:00 am-10:35 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Chengdu

Thu 4/24

10:00 am-6:46 am

2 stops32h 46m

$2,237

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Compare providers for flights from New York to Chengdu

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York to Chengdu in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Chengdu flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York-Chengdu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Chengdu flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Chengdu flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York-Chengdu flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New York to Chengdu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chengdu from New York with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Chengdu

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Chengdu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Chengdu. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Chengdu, you should look to book at least 70 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Chengdu?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Chengdu (average of $885). Flying from New York to Chengdu in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,868). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to CTU?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Chengdu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York to Chengdu at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Chengdu by month

Plan your trip to Chengdu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chengdu ranges from 0.0 - 9.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 9.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chengdu when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Chengdu by month

Plan your trip to Chengdu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chengdu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chengdu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chengdu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chengdu. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, China Southern and Air France from New York to Chengdu have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
China Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,424 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
China Eastern
7.1
Good
137 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Chengdu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chengdu from New York?

    Chengdu (CTU), located 9.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New York to Chengdu. 1 airline have flights to Chengdu from New York on a regular basis. Booking flights from New York to Chengdu should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from New York per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Chengdu round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,136, Air China will fly you from New York to Chengdu and back. In addition to Air China, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Eastern and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,281 and $1,702, respectively. Air China is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Chengdu one-way?

    $645 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air China. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Eastern and United Airlines, with prices starting from $836 and $970, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Chengdu?

    Most travelers choose New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chengdu, Newark - Chengdu or New York LaGuardia - Chengdu when deciding on the best route from New York to Chengdu.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Chengdu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Chengdu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Chengdu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Chengdu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Chengdu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Chengdu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Chengdu?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Chengdu (average of $885). Flying from New York to Chengdu in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,868). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from New York to Chengdu

Discover the top airline that operate flights from New York to Chengdu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$1,006Average$1,927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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