Flying from Simao Airport (SYM) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Simao Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport.
Simao and Chengdu share the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Each week, there are eight Simao Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flights.
Your SYM to TFU flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Sichuan Airlines is your ticket to exploring Chengdu (and perhaps some other exciting corners of China!). Check out the direct flights from Simao Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Sichuan Airlines on this route.
Sichuan Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for SYM to TFU flights, with 90.91% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Simao Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SYM and TFU include:
Kunming Airport
Guiyang Airport
Dehong Mangshi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Simao Airport (SYM) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
$207 is the best price for a one-way Simao Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flight. Return flights start from $924. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SYM to TFU if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Simao Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SYM to TFU.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Simao Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport.
Handy information about Simao Airport (SYM)
SYM's address is 156 County Rd..
89% of flights leaving Simao Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of SYM.
Simao Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Simao. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SYM? If you're boarding an early flight from Simao Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
If you're landing on a late Simao Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near TFU:
When to fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
December is the most popular month for flights from Simao Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Chengdu in March.
Lock in your flight from Simao Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport for August if you want to visit Chengdu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SYM to TFU in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of China
You've seen Chengdu, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Journey about 193 kilometres east to Nanchong to tick off its top attractions. From Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area to Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Tianshui is another sought-after destination in China and is around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. No trip is complete without a visit to Qimulin Mountain, Yuquan Temple and Tianshui Shenjin Mountain Provincial Forest Park.
