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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Tokyo to Chengdu? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £297. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Chengdu

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Tokyo to Chengdu flights are currently cheapest in October.

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

Tokyo to Chengdu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£168
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time5 hrs, 37 mins
Most popular airlineChina Southern
Average flights per week7

Finding cheap flights from Tokyo 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 Tokyo to Chengdu is £287. 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.
5 hours and 37 minutes is the average flight time from Tokyo to Chengdu.
China Southern and Sichuan Airlines fly direct from Tokyo to Chengdu.
As of August 2026, there are 7 flights per week flying from Tokyo to Chengdu.
The cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Chengdu is usually January.
If you're flying from Tokyo, the cheapest airport near Chengdu is Chengdu Tianfu International – which is 33.9 miles away from the centre of Chengdu. We've found flights into this airport from £287.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Tokyo to Chengdu on Thursday, 7 January 2027.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 37 minutes.
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 August, the average temperature is usually around 26°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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Chengdu is Xiamen Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is Sichuan Airlines.

Flying from Tokyo to Chengdu: what you need to know

  • Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Tokyo to Chengdu. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) are the main airports in Tokyo.

  • Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are Chengdu's primary gateways.

  • The average length of a direct Tokyo to Chengdu flight is 5 hours 55 minutes.

  • The timezone in Chengdu is UTC+8, which is one hour behind Tokyo.

  • Give yourself enough time to get on your Tokyo to Chengdu flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling over a peak time such as April? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Chengdu

  • Booking ahead of time is often the key to securing a cheap Tokyo to Chengdu flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your plane ticket from Tokyo to Chengdu.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight from Tokyo to Chengdu is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a better deal is available.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your Tokyo to Chengdu flight results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

Flying from Tokyo

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing Tokyo to Chengdu flights departing from Tokyo Haneda Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:

    • Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

    • Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)

    • Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)

  • HND is about 16 kms (10 miles) from central Tokyo. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 30 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Tokyo to Chengdu? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Tokyo Haneda Airport:

  • 77% of flights that depart Tokyo Haneda Airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • HND's address is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.

Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)

  • You can book a direct flight from Tokyo to Chengdu out of Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT). Nonstop connections from NRT will get you to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

  • From NRT, you can lock in a direct Tokyo to Chengdu plane ticket with Sichuan Airlines.

  • Break up your Tokyo to Chengdu flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between Tokyo Narita Airport and Chengdu include:

    • Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

    • Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)

    • Incheon International Airport (ICN)

  • On public transport, you can travel from central Tokyo to NRT in around 1 hour. The airport is roughly 64 kms (40 miles) away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Tokyo to Chengdu? Relax in a hotel near Tokyo Narita Airport before your trip officially begins. Consider one of these stays:

  • Tokyo Narita Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on time.

  • The address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.

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.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Tokyo to Chengdu, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near TFU:

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

  • Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) is about 11 kms (7 miles) from central Chengdu. Once you've disembarked your flight from Tokyo to Chengdu, it takes approximately 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.

  • Public transport will get you there in around 45 minutes.

  • Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near CTU. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Tokyo to Chengdu:

  • You can find Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport at Airport Expressway Entrance.

Best time to go to Chengdu

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Tokyo to Chengdu. December is the busiest month to travel to Chengdu. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.

  • The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 33ºC. Book your Tokyo to Chengdu ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap flights from Tokyo to Chengdu around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Chengdu

Explore more of China

  • Nanchong is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Chengdu. Around 193 kms (120 miles) to the east, its top attractions include Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area - Wanjuanlou Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.

  • If you want to check out another side of China, head for Tianshui, roughly 467 kms (290 miles) north of Chengdu. Qimulin Mountain, Yuquanguan Scenic Area and Tianshui Shenjin Mountain Provincial Forest Park are highlights.

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