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
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
Every nonstop date from Chengdu to Almaty
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$377 19 Jan 2027 – 18 Feb 2027found 16 hours agoSee prices for these dates
$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
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov – 17 Nov | $520 | Air China | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Nov – 17 Nov | $459 | Air China | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 18 Dec | $373 | China Southern Airlines | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Dec – 13 Dec | $466 | China Southern Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Jan 2027 – 25 Feb 2027 | $448 | China Southern Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Jan 2027 – 16 Feb 2027 | $422 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Jan 2027 – 15 Feb 2027 | $387 | China Southern Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Jan 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 | $491 | China Southern Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Jan 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 | $377 | China Southern Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 16 hours ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Feb 2027 – 26 Feb 2027 | $604 | Air China | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 May 2027 – 1 Jun 2027 | $592 | Cathay Pacific | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 May 2027 – 1 Jun 2027 | $590 | Cathay Pacific | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $373.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: China Southern Airlines, Air China, Cathay Pacific, Spring Airlines.
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
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
Every nonstop date from Chengdu to Almaty
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$212 18 Novfound yesterdayOpen this trip
$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.
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
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov | $212 | China Southern Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 22 Nov | $156 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Nov | $150 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines.
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.
Today's prices for 19 Jan 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 18 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days 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 | $323 | Cheapest seen | 45 |
| 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $160 | $150 | Cheapest seen | 13 |
| 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
