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Only Sichuan Airlines operates flights between Vancouver Intl Airport and Chengdu.

Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chengdu usually depart from Vancouver Intl (YVR) and arrive at Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Sichuan Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chengdu:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 974 round-trip via Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN), compared to C$ 1,527 for direct.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Sichuan Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chengdu most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 55% of one-stop connections
• Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Shenzhen (SZX) – 7% of one-stop connections

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Vancouver Intl Airport to Chengdu route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 54%. Sunday is the cheapest day at C$ 868 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 1,849 – a C$ 981 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Vancouver Intl Airport to Chengdu route, 0% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 0 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Chengdu are Chunxi Road, Sichuan Museum of Science and Technology, and Chengdu City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Chengdu on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chengdu:

• Earliest: departs at 12:30 am and lands at 2:11 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:30 am and lands at 2:11 pm.

The flight takes about 13h 41m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 6% below the route average of C$ 1,404. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chengdu takes 13h 41m, covering 16,082 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chengdu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 631, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Sichuan Airlines is the only airline operating Vancouver Intl Airport to Chengdu flights. 100% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 18m, compared with 18h 32m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and 19h 28m via Shenzhen (SZX).

Chengdu is 15 hours ahead of Vancouver Intl Airport (China Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chengdu range from C$ 1,107 to C$ 1,839, with an average of C$ 1,404 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,107 counts as a good deal.