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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Vancouver International Airport to Chengdu? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,096. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Chengdu.$1,084 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,084, select.

Chengdu.$1,084 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Wed, 25 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,084, select.

Chengdu.$1,084 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,084, select.

Chengdu.$1,096 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,096, select.

Chengdu.$1,166 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,166, select.

Chengdu.$1,175 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,175, select.

Chengdu.$1,209 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 15 Dec.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,209, select.

Chengdu.$1,213 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,213, select.

Chengdu.$1,360 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with Air Canada and Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,360, select.

Chengdu.$1,390 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Feb, returning Mon, 22 Feb.Return flight with Air Canada and Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,390, select.

Chengdu.$1,390 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Tue, 16 Feb.Return flight with Air Canada and Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,390, select.

Chengdu.$1,390 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar, returning Tue, 23 Mar.Return flight with Air Canada and Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,390, select.

Chengdu.$1,417 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Thu, 28 Jan.Return flight with Air Canada and Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,417, select.

Chengdu.$1,433 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,433, select.

Chengdu.$1,517 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan, returning Sun, 14 Feb.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,517, select.

Chengdu.$1,517 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,517, select.

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Alternative Vancouver International to Chengdu routes

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

Chengdu Shuangliu International

14km from central Chengdu

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Chengdu Tianfu International

55km from central Chengdu

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Vancouver to Chengdu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$1,084
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	13 hrs, 37 mins
Most popular airline	Sichuan Airlines
Average flights per week	3

Finding cheap flights from Vancouver International to Chengdu: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Chengdu?

There are 2 airports in Chengdu: Chengdu Shuangliu International and Chengdu Tianfu International.

How much are return flights from Vancouver International to Chengdu?

The best price we found for a return flight from Vancouver International to Chengdu is $1,084. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Vancouver International to Chengdu?

13 hours and 37 minutes is the average flight time from Vancouver International to Chengdu.

Which airlines fly direct from Vancouver International to Chengdu?

Sichuan Airlines and China Southern fly direct from Vancouver International to Chengdu.

How many flights are there a week from Vancouver International to Chengdu?

As of August 2026, there are 3 flights per week flying from Vancouver International to Chengdu.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Vancouver International to Chengdu?

The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver International to Chengdu is usually September.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Chengdu?

If you're flying from Vancouver International 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 $1,084.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Vancouver International Airport to Chengdu on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver International Airport to Chengdu on Sunday, 27 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Chengdu?

Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 37 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Vancouver International Airport to Chengdu?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Chengdu?

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.

What’s the weather like in Chengdu?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Vancouver International Airport to Chengdu with?

Currently, Air Canada and Sichuan Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Chengdu.

Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chengdu: what you need to know

Expect to be travelling for 12 hours 10 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Chengdu.
The timezone in Chengdu is UTC+8. The city is 15 hours ahead of Vancouver, where Vancouver International Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU). You can choose from two weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YVR to TFU is the 00:10 Sichuan Airlines option. If you'd rather fly out later on, the last departure is at 23:10 with Sichuan Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to catch your YVR to Chengdu flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Direct Vancouver International Airport to Chengdu tickets are available for booking. Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is where you'll disembark.
Keep your eyes peeled for promotions from Sichuan Airlines. This airline operates direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to Chengdu.
Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near YVR. Whether you have an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Chengdu or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are a convenient choice:
Of all flights departing from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% arrive on time at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chengdu

The best price we've found for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Chengdu flight is $646. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,084. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from YVR to Chengdu, book your journey nine months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for landing cheap Vancouver International Airport to Chengdu tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
Picking up a cheap flight from YVR to Chengdu is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as a better deal is available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Vancouver International 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 by car. The centre is roughly 72 kilometres away.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Vancouver International Airport to Chengdu. Book one of these accommodation options near TFU instead:

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

Central Chengdu is located around 21 kilometres from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). After your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Chengdu has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 30 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to CTU. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your YVR to Chengdu flight:
You can find Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport at Airport Expressway Entrance.

Best time to go to Chengdu

Before scheduling your flights from Vancouver International Airport to Chengdu, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Chengdu offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while the off-season brings cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.
Before booking a Vancouver International Airport to Chengdu flight ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Chengdu, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 13ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from YVR to Chengdu around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Chengdu

After booking your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Chengdu, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chengdu:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Wuhou Shrine, Jinli Ancient Street and Sichuan Opera Troupe are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Chengdu itinerary.

Explore more of China

You've done Chengdu, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Travel about 193 kilometres east to Nanchong to tick 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'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Tianshui is another favourite destination in China and is around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. No journey is complete without seeing 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.