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$841+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CTU
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 April 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,867
(Ovago)

One-way from

$841
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,638
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Mon 9/85:40 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops30h 15mAir China
Mon 9/228:40 pmCTU - IAD
2 stops34h 50mAir China
Deal found 4/23$1,318
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Mon 6/26:00 pmBWI - CTU
2 stops31h 55mAir China
Mon 6/94:00 pmCTU - BWI
2 stops28h 07mAir China
Deal found 4/23$1,867
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/88:10 amIAD - CTU
2 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/159:00 amCTU - IAD
2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$2,068
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/256:50 pmDCA - CTU
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/912:35 pmCTU - DCA
2 stops33h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$2,422
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sun 6/225:40 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops32h 20mLufthansa
Sun 8/102:55 pmCTU - IAD
2 stops40h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 4/23$2,518
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Mon 9/88:55 amBWI - CTU
2 stops49h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/222:55 pmCTU - BWI
2 stops38h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$3,344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Tue 7/296:32 amIAD - CTU
2 stops28h 03mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/1512:40 pmCTU - IAD
2 stops31h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$4,218
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/257:00 amDCA - CTU
2 stops26h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/132:55 pmCTU - DCA
2 stops42h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$4,593
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/266:30 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops56h 45mAir France
Tue 8/126:55 amCTU - IAD
2 stops48h 20mAir France
Deal found 4/23$5,006

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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Chengdu

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Washington, D.C.Chengdu

IAD - CTU

IADCTU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/8

5:40 pm-11:55 am

2 stops30h 15m

Chengdu

Mon 9/22

8:40 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops34h 50m

$1,318

BaltimoreChengdu

BWI - CTU

BWICTU

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 6/2

6:00 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops31h 55m

Chengdu

Mon 6/9

4:00 pm-8:07 am

2 stops28h 07m

$1,867

Washington, D.C.Chengdu

IAD - CTU

IADCTU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/8

8:10 am-10:40 am

2 stops38h 30m

Chengdu

Tue 7/15

9:00 am-11:45 am

2 stops38h 45m

$2,068

Washington, D.C.Chengdu

IAD - CTU

IADCTU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/22

5:40 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops32h 20m

Chengdu

Sun 8/10

2:55 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$2,518

BaltimoreChengdu

BWI - CTU

BWICTU

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 9/8

8:55 am-10:35 pm

2 stops49h 40m

Chengdu

Mon 9/22

2:55 pm-5:07 pm

2 stops38h 12m

$3,344

Washington, D.C.Chengdu

IAD - CTU

IADCTU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/29

6:32 am-10:35 pm

2 stops28h 03m

Chengdu

Fri 8/15

12:40 pm-8:32 am

2 stops31h 52m

$4,218

Washington, D.C.Chengdu

DCA - CTU

DCACTU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 6/25

7:00 am-9:30 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Chengdu

Wed 8/13

2:55 pm-9:27 pm

2 stops42h 32m

$4,593

Washington, D.C.Chengdu

IAD - CTU

IADCTU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/26

6:30 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops56h 45m

Chengdu

Tue 8/12

6:55 am-7:15 pm

2 stops48h 20m

$5,006

Washington, D.C.Chengdu

IAD - CTU

IADCTU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/11

7:15 am-12:15 am

3 stops53h 00m

$841

Washington, D.C.Chengdu

DCA - CTU

DCACTU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/15

6:38 pm-5:35 pm

3 stops58h 57m

$891

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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 Washington, D.C. to Chengdu in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Washington, D.C.-Chengdu flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Chengdu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Chengdu flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Chengdu flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Washington, D.C.-Chengdu flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu

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 April 24, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu, such as Air France, United Airlines and Lufthansa. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,442 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,442 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,442 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,442 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.
Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
7,027 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,442 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air China ($1,867), Lufthansa ($2,518), and United Airlines ($4,593) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu?

    Most travelers choose Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Chengdu, Baltimore/Washington - Chengdu or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Chengdu when deciding on the best route from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Chengdu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Chengdu?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu (average of $885). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Chengdu

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$1,224Average$1,564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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