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472 € Cheap Flights from London Gatwick to Chengdu

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Gatwick to Chengdu? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chengdu.472 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Sep, returning Sun, 12 Oct.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 26 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Sun, 12 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 472 €, select.
Chengdu.498 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Oct, returning Thu, 9 Oct.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Thu, 9 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 498 €, select.
Chengdu.508 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Aug, returning Wed, 3 Sep.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 508 €, select.
Chengdu.515 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Sep, returning Mon, 15 Sep.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Mon, 15 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 515 €, select.
Chengdu.546 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Nov, returning Fri, 5 Dec.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Fri, 5 Dec, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 546 €, select.
Chengdu.553 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Jan, returning Tue, 3 Mar.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 24 Jan, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 553 €, select.
Chengdu.556 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Aug, returning Thu, 28 Aug.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 21 Aug, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 556 €, select.
Chengdu.559 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Sep, returning Sat, 15 Nov.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 559 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Chengdu

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to Chengdu flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from 1.067 €
Aug
from 556 €
Sep
from 515 €
Oct
from 498 €
Nov
from 580 €
Dec
from 581 €
Jan
from 581 €
Feb
from 634 €
Mar
from 581 €
Apr
from 716 €
May
from 594 €
Jun
from 595 €

Alternative London Gatwick to Chengdu routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from London Gatwick to Chengdu? You could fly into the following airports instead.

London to Chengdu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found472 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick to Chengdu: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Chengdu: Chengdu Shuangliu International and Chengdu Tianfu International.
The best price we found for a return flight from London Gatwick to Chengdu is 472 €. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from London Gatwick to Chengdu. But we found flights with one or more stops from 472 €.
As of July 2025, there are no flights flying from London Gatwick to Chengdu.
The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Chengdu is usually September.
If you're flying from London Gatwick Airport, the cheapest airport near Chengdu is Chengdu Shuangliu International – which is 14.3 km away from the centre of Chengdu. We've found flights into this airport from 472 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Chengdu on Friday, 26 September 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between London Gatwick Airport and Chengdu. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Chengdu 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 Chengdu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In July, the average temperature is usually around 27°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chengdu, when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 0°C. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, China Southern offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chengdu.

Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Chengdu: what you need to know

  • Chengdu is eight hours ahead of London, where London Gatwick Airport is located. Chengdu follows the UTC+8 timezone.

  • Leave enough time to make your LGW to Chengdu flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. A good rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.

  • We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from LGW to Chengdu with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. The most sought-after stopovers include:

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

  • The journey from central London to LGW takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 1 hour 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chengdu? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near LGW:

  • When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.26% of flights complete their journey on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Chengdu

  • 296 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Chengdu flight. A round-trip ticket right now is 472 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.

  • To find cheap flights from LGW to Chengdu, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.

  • If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your London Gatwick Airport to Chengdu ticket.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight from LGW to Chengdu is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chengdu.

Airports in Chengdu

Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

  • Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to the centre of Chengdu takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 72 kilometres away.

  • If you have a late flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chengdu, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near TFU:

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

  • The centre of Chengdu is around 21 kilometres from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). After your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chengdu has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 30 minutes.

  • You'll find some great places to rest your head close to CTU. Kick back and get cosy after your LGW to Chengdu flight at one of these well-located options:

  • Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.

Best time to go to Chengdu

  • Visit Chengdu in peak season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chengdu in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.

  • The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your London Gatwick Airport to Chengdu plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from LGW to Chengdu around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Chengdu

Explore more of China

  • You've done Chengdu, now it's time to explore more of China. Journey about 193 kilometres east to Nanchong to check off its leading attractions. From 六合丝博园 to 印象嘉陵江文创小镇 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • If you're eager to discover another side of China, consider Tianshui, about 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城 are among the biggest draws.

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