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$537+ 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 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CTU
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Fri 2/28
Fri 3/7
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 February 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,091
(Ovago)

One-way from

$537
(FlightHub)

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December

Cheapest in

September
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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 February 23, 2025.

This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Fri 3/78:25 amIAD - CTU
2 stops37h 05mAir China
Sun 3/168:00 pmCTU - IAD
2 stops47h 31mAir China
Deal found 2/21$1,109
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Sun 9/148:37 amBWI - CTU
2 stops37h 53mAir China
Sat 9/201:45 pmCTU - BWI
2 stops53h 01mAir China
Deal found 2/21$1,530
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 4/611:05 pmIAD - CTU
2 stops30h 10mLufthansa
Wed 4/238:00 amCTU - IAD
2 stops47h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 2/21$1,573
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/810:00 amIAD - CTU
3 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/2611:00 amCTU - IAD
3 stops34h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$1,676
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/711:38 amDCA - CTU
2 stops36h 37mChina Eastern
Mon 4/141:30 pmCTU - DCA
2 stops40h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/22$2,015
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 4/78:00 pmDCA - CTU
3 stops37h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/147:20 amCTU - DCA
2 stops26h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/22$2,135
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Sun 4/66:30 amIAD - CTU
2 stops27h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/2111:00 amCTU - IAD
2 stops26h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$2,235
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/226:05 pmBWI - CTU
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/28:00 amCTU - BWI
2 stops33h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$2,811
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Sun 4/65:45 pmBWI - CTU
2 stops40h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/202:55 pmCTU - BWI
2 stops37h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$3,138

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu within your budget

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 February 23, 2025.

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Washington, D.C.Chengdu

IAD - CTU

IADCTU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/7

8:25 am-10:30 am

2 stops37h 05m

Chengdu

Sun 3/16

8:00 pm-7:31 am

2 stops47h 31m

$1,109

BaltimoreChengdu

BWI - CTU

BWICTU

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/7

10:42 am-9:55 am

3 stops35h 13m

Chengdu

Mon 4/14

5:00 pm-4:46 pm

3 stops35h 46m

$1,150

Washington, D.C.Chengdu

IAD - CTU

IADCTU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/6

11:05 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops30h 10m

Chengdu

Wed 4/23

8:00 am-7:25 pm

2 stops47h 25m

$1,573

Washington, D.C.Chengdu

IAD - CTU

IADCTU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/8

10:00 am-10:30 am

3 stops35h 30m

Chengdu

Sat 4/26

11:00 am-9:41 am

3 stops34h 41m

$1,676

BaltimoreChengdu

BWI - CTU

BWICTU

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 8/10

6:05 am-10:35 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Chengdu

Sat 8/23

6:00 pm-6:46 am

2 stops48h 46m

$1,760

Washington, D.C.Chengdu

DCA - CTU

DCACTU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/7

11:38 am-12:15 pm

2 stops36h 37m

Chengdu

Mon 4/14

1:30 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops40h 40m

$2,015

BaltimoreChengdu

BWI - CTU

BWICTU

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 4/10

6:36 am-8:45 pm

2 stops26h 09m

Chengdu

Fri 4/25

2:55 pm-5:18 am

2 stops26h 23m

$2,055

Washington, D.C.Chengdu

DCA - CTU

DCACTU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/7

8:00 pm-9:30 pm

3 stops37h 30m

Chengdu

Mon 4/14

7:20 am-9:30 pm

2 stops26h 10m

$2,135

Washington, D.C.Chengdu

IAD - CTU

IADCTU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/6

6:30 am-9:30 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Chengdu

Mon 4/21

11:00 am-1:09 am

2 stops26h 09m

$2,235

Washington, D.C.Chengdu

IAD - CTU

IADCTU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/18

12:40 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops41h 25m

$537

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice 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 Washington, D.C.-Chengdu flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Chengdu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C. to Chengdu

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 February 23, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 February 23, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,746 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,746 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,746 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

China Eastern
7.0
Good
126 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,746 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,984 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,746 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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 ($1,091), Lufthansa ($1,573), and China Eastern ($2,015) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu. These flights start at 40% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 February 23, 2025.
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,332Average$1,701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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