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Cheap flights from Chengdu to Almaty from $212 CTU, TFU → ALA

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Almaty Airport (ALA)

The cheapest return found recently is $377 with China Southern Airlines, 19 Jan 2027 – 18 Feb 2027, found 16 hours ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $212 with China Southern Airlines, 18 Nov, found yesterday.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$212, China Southern Airlines, found yesterday
Cheapest return found recently
$377, 19 Jan 2027 to 18 Feb 2027
Usual return price
$413 to $538
Cheapest month to fly
December 2026, return fares from $373 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Air China
Shortest nonstop flight found
4 h 45 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $413 to $538.

Cheapest return found recently

$377

19 Jan 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 · China Southern Airlines

Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Almaty Airport (ALA)

Leaves 7:55 p.m. · Return leaves 7:40 p.m. · 42 h 15 min of travel, both ways together

out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) · overnight connection · 21 h connection

found 16 hours ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$438

19 Jan 2027 – 19 Feb 2027 · Air China

Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Almaty Airport (ALA)

Leaves 8:00 p.m. · Return leaves 3:30 a.m. · 9 h 10 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 16 hours ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $377 19 Jan 2027 – 18 Feb 2027found 16 hours agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $373 11 Dec – 18 Decfound 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 $323 to $373.

At $377, 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 12 departure dates from 14 Nov to 27 May 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 30-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 19 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

177 fares on 12 departure dates

14 Nov – 17 Nov: $520, found 2 days ago16 Nov – 17 Nov: $459, found 2 days ago11 Dec – 18 Dec: $373, found 3 days ago12 Dec – 13 Dec: $466, found 3 days ago11 Jan 2027 – 25 Feb 2027: $448, found 3 days ago14 Jan 2027 – 16 Feb 2027: $422, found 2 days ago15 Jan 2027 – 15 Feb 2027: $387, found today16 Jan 2027 – 21 Feb 2027: $491, found yesterday19 Jan 2027 – 18 Feb 2027: $377, found 16 hours ago26 Feb 2027 – 26 Feb 2027: $604, found 2 days ago26 May 2027 – 1 Jun 2027: $592, found 5 days ago27 May 2027 – 1 Jun 2027: $590, found 5 days agoNovDecJanFebMay
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
14 Nov – 17 Nov$520Air ChinaChengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Nov – 17 Nov$459Air ChinaChengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
11 Dec – 18 Dec$373China Southern AirlinesChengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
12 Dec – 13 Dec$466China Southern AirlinesChengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
11 Jan 2027 – 25 Feb 2027$448China Southern AirlinesChengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
14 Jan 2027 – 16 Feb 2027$422Spring AirlinesChengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
15 Jan 2027 – 15 Feb 2027$387China Southern AirlinesChengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound todaySee prices for these dates
16 Jan 2027 – 21 Feb 2027$491China Southern AirlinesChengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
19 Jan 2027 – 18 Feb 2027$377China Southern AirlinesChengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 16 hours agoSee prices for these dates
26 Feb 2027 – 26 Feb 2027$604Air ChinaChengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
26 May 2027 – 1 Jun 2027$592Cathay PacificChengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
27 May 2027 – 1 Jun 2027$590Cathay PacificChengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $373.

November 2026From $4592 departure dates16 Nov – 17 Nov · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $373Cheapest seen2 departure dates11 Dec – 18 Dec · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $3775 departure dates19 Jan 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 · found 16 hours agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $6041 departure date26 Feb 2027 – 26 Feb 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
May 2027From $5902 departure dates27 May 2027 – 1 Jun 2027 · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $153 to $184.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$212

18 Nov · China Southern Airlines

Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Almaty Airport (ALA)

Leaves 7:55 p.m. · 14 h 55 min trip

1 stop · via Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) · overnight connection · 9 h connection

found yesterday

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$260

18 Nov · Air China

Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Almaty Airport (ALA)

Leaves 8:00 p.m. · 4 h 45 min trip

nonstop

found yesterday

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $212 18 Novfound yesterdayOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $150 26 Novfound 4 days agoOpen this trip

What have prices looked like?

Over 42 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $142 to $328.

$212, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $142 to $328.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 18 Nov to 26 Nov, 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 one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 18 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

27 fares on 3 departure dates

18 Nov: $212, found yesterday22 Nov: $156, found 5 days ago26 Nov: $150, found 4 days agoNov
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
18 Nov$212China Southern AirlinesChengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Almaty Airport (ALA)1 stopfound yesterdayOpen this trip
22 Nov$156Spring AirlinesChengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Almaty Airport (ALA)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
26 Nov$150Spring AirlinesChengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Almaty Airport (ALA)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Chengdu to Almaty

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.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Chengdu to Almaty?

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 18% lower than 0 to 6 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.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$410$332+21%32
7–13 days$362$332+7%36
14–29 days$344$326+2%43
30–59 days$338$323Cheapest seen45
60–89 days$341$324+1%46
90–179 days$443$324+31%35
180+ days$683$590+102%24

One-way

The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (42 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.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
14–29 days$160$150Cheapest seen13
90–179 days$309$170+93%16
180+ days$327$308+104%31

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 19 Jan 2027 – 18 Feb 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 Chengdu to Almaty?

The cheapest return found recently is $377 with China Southern Airlines, 19 Jan 2027 to 18 Feb 2027, found 16 hours ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $373 with China Southern Airlines, 11 Dec to 18 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $413 to $538.

How much is a one-way flight from Chengdu to Almaty?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $212 with China Southern Airlines, 18 Nov, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $150 with Spring Airlines, 26 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $153 to $184.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chengdu to Almaty?

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $373, 11 Dec to 18 Dec, found 3 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chengdu to Almaty?

In 50 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 18% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 42 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Chengdu to Almaty?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $438 with Air China, 19 Jan 2027 to 19 Feb 2027, found 16 hours ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $260 with Air China, 18 Nov, found yesterday.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Almaty?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Air China on 18 Nov, takes 4 h 45 min from Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) to Almaty Airport (ALA). The cheapest one-way found recently, with China Southern Airlines on 18 Nov, takes 14 h 55 min with 1 stop, including a 9 h connection.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Almaty?

Between 14 Nov and 27 May 2027, China Southern Airlines has the cheapest return on 6 of the 12 departure dates we hold, Air China on 3 and Cathay Pacific on 2. Between 18 Nov and 26 Nov, Spring Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and China Southern Airlines 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