Travelling from Seattle to Chengdu: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Seattle to Chengdu. Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Seattle Lake Union SPB Airport (LKE) are the main airports in Seattle.
Touch down in Chengdu at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) or Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Chengdu's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Chengdu 16 hours ahead of Seattle.
For a stress-free start to your trip, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your Seattle to Chengdu flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Chengdu
To find cheap Seattle to Chengdu flights, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Flying from Seattle
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
We make it easy to book a Seattle to Chengdu flight with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The journey from central Seattle to SEA takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kms (12 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Seattle to Chengdu? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Seattle / Tacoma International Airport:
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SEA arrive on schedule 80% of the time.
Arriving in Chengdu
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu takes about 50 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) away.
It usually takes 1 hour to get there on public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Chengdu. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TFU instead:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
After your flight from Seattle to Chengdu has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Chengdu is approximately 11 kms (7 miles) from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
You can expect the journey to take approximately 45 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Seattle to Chengdu, rest your head at a hotel close to CTU. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
The address for Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is Airport Expressway Entrance.
Best time to go to Chengdu
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Seattle to Chengdu. December is the most popular month to visit Chengdu. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in March.
Lock in a Seattle to Chengdu ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chengdu to range from 21ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap flights from Seattle to Chengdu around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Chengdu
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Chengdu right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Chengdu:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Sichuan Tower of China, Jinli Street and Sichuan Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Chengdu.
Explore more of China
Chengdu has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be discovered. About 193 kms (120 miles) east of Chengdu, a trip to Nanchong will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area - Wanjuanlou Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.
Tianshui is another favourite destination in China and is around 467 kms (290 miles) north of Chengdu. No journey is complete without a visit to Qimulin Mountain, Yuquanguan Scenic Area and Tianshui Shenjin Mountain Provincial Forest Park.
