Cheap flights from Almaty to Chengdu from $378 ALA → CTU, TFU
Almaty Airport (ALA) → Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), Chengdu Tianfu (TFU)
The cheapest return found recently is $378 with China Southern Airlines, 19 Dec – 24 Jan 2027, found 7 hours ago.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $378, 19 Dec to 24 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $381 to $526
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $376 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Air China
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 26 departure dates is usually $381 to $526.
Cheapest return found recently
$378
19 Dec – 24 Jan 2027 · China Southern Airlines
Almaty Airport (ALA) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU)
Leaves 8:20 a.m. · Return leaves 9:50 a.m. · 24 h 30 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) · overnight connection · 9 h connection
found 7 hours ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$571
19 Dec – 23 Jan 2027 · Air China
Almaty Airport (ALA) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU)
Leaves 10:05 p.m. · Return leaves 11:45 p.m. · 9 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 7 hours ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$378 19 Dec – 24 Jan 2027found 7 hours agoSee prices for these dates
$376 31 Jan 2027 – 6 Feb 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $311 to $376.
At $378, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 26 departure dates from 17 Nov to 19 Oct 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 36-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 19 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
125 fares on 26 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov – 1 Dec | $391 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Nov – 29 Nov | $384 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Nov – 4 Dec | $380 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Dec – 19 Dec | $378 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $380 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 24 Jan 2027 | $378 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 hours ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Dec – 23 Dec | $378 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 26 Jan 2027 | $390 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 | $378 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027 | $388 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027 | $386 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Jan 2027 – 6 Feb 2027 | $376 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027 | $507 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Feb 2027 – 8 Mar 2027 | $501 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Mar 2027 – 27 Mar 2027 | $424 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Mar 2027 – 21 Mar 2027 | $406 | FlyArystan | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Mar 2027 – 28 Mar 2027 | $416 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Mar 2027 – 3 Apr 2027 | $414 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Mar 2027 – 13 Apr 2027 | $415 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Apr 2027 – 19 Apr 2027 | $532 | Air China | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 May 2027 – 15 May 2027 | $601 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 May 2027 – 25 May 2027 | $575 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Jul 2027 – 17 Aug 2027 | $636 | Cathay Pacific | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Sept 2027 – 18 Sept 2027 | $660 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Oct 2027 – 23 Oct 2027 | $631 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Oct 2027 – 24 Oct 2027 | $661 | China Southern Airlines | Almaty Airport (ALA) → Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $376.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: China Southern Airlines, FlyArystan, Air China, Cathay Pacific.
Premium cabin fares from Almaty to Chengdu
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 19 Dec – 24 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Almaty to Chengdu?
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The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $349 | $339 | +3% | 29 |
| 7–13 days | $351 | $324 | +4% | 43 |
| 14–29 days | $338 | $311 | Cheapest seen | 48 |
| 30–59 days | $342 | $332 | +1% | 50 |
| 60–89 days | $342 | $332 | +1% | 49 |
| 90–179 days | $376 | $337 | +11% | 50 |
| 180+ days | $582 | $536 | +72% | 49 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 19 Dec – 24 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Almaty to Chengdu?
The cheapest return found recently is $378 with China Southern Airlines, 19 Dec to 24 Jan 2027, found 7 hours ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $376 with China Southern Airlines, 31 Jan 2027 to 6 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 26 departure dates is usually $381 to $526.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Almaty to Chengdu?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $376, 31 Jan 2027 to 6 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Almaty to Chengdu?
In 50 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Almaty to Chengdu?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $571 with Air China, 19 Dec to 23 Jan 2027, found 7 hours ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Almaty to Chengdu?
Between 17 Nov and 19 Oct 2027, China Southern Airlines has the cheapest return on 23 of the 26 departure dates we hold, FlyArystan on 1 and Air China on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work