Statistics on Manchester-Chengdu flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Chengdu (from: Manchester)
The average price to go to Chengdu from Manchester airport is $ 1040 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 813 (in may) and $ 1292 (in august), which is a saving of $ 228 or a surplus of $ 252 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $542 to $596 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chengdu before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Manchester-Chengdu plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 13410 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chengdu from Manchester and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 813, saving $ 228 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1040). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1292).
Flight Manchester-Chengdu: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 699 | $ 1117 | fair price |
| February | $ 701 | $ 1011 | fair price |
| March | $ 616 | $ 829 | good price |
| April | $ 694 | $ 962 | fair price |
| May | $ 562 | $ 813 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 578 | $ 888 | good price |
| July | $ 723 | $ 1111 | fair price |
| August | $ 914 | $ 1292 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 701 | $ 1003 | fair price |
| October | $ 697 | $ 1065 | fair price |
| November | $ 624 | $ 1177 | high price |
| December | $ 763 | $ 1205 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Manchester to Chengdu
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Manchester to Chengdu range from $433 to $1571. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $434 to $488), 1% at the maximum price (from $1517 to $1571). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $542 to $596 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Chengdu flight
There are 13 companies that serve Manchester from Chengdu airport: Qatar Airways, KLM, China Southern, Lufthansa, Hainan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, Ryanair, Xiamen Airlines, British Airways, EasyJet, China Eastern and Air France.
Data analysis:
Of the 13410 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (20% of the time) on the Manchester->Chengdu route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Manchester-Chengdu flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $186. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $133.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chengdu to Manchester departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $154. Conversely, departing from Chengdu on a sunday may cost you an additional $94.
Top prices Manchester-Chengdu
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester → Chengdu | 18-05 to 25-05-2024 | $ 651 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Manchester → Chengdu | 03-06 to 09-06-2024 | $ 611 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Manchester → Chengdu | 04-06 to 17-06-2024 | $ 608 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Manchester → Chengdu | 11-06 to 18-06-2024 | $ 602 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Manchester → Chengdu | 13-06 to 27-06-2024 | $ 628 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Manchester → Chengdu | 14-06 to 20-06-2024 | $ 602 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Manchester → Chengdu | 01-10 to 12-10-2024 | $ 528 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Manchester → Chengdu | 03-10 to 16-10-2024 | $ 567 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Manchester → Chengdu | 11-10 to 23-10-2024 | $ 627 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Manchester → Chengdu | 14-10 to 28-10-2024 | $ 616 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
When to book your flight Manchester - Chengdu to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 8 to 9 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Manchester-Chengdu flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Chengdu, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 927 $, which is a saving of 113 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 8 to 9 months in advance, you will pay the full price (752 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Manchester to Chengdu flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 891 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 972), 1 to 2 months ($ 1077) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 869 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 950), 3 to 4 months ($ 881) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 728 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 811), 1 to 2 months ($ 781), 4 to 5 months ($ 753) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 806 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 956), 2 to 3 months ($ 897), 3 to 4 months ($ 851), 6 to 7 months ($ 879) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 700 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 798) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 650 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 885), 2 to 3 months ($ 860), 4 to 5 months ($ 696) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 781 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 971) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1107 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1142), 4 to 5 months ($ 1250) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 810 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 827), 4 to 5 months ($ 999), 5 to 6 months ($ 878), 6 to 7 months ($ 908) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 834 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 951), 2 to 3 months ($ 899), 4 to 5 months ($ 849), 5 to 6 months ($ 897) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 784 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 974), 1 to 2 months ($ 804), 4 to 5 months ($ 1140) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1023 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1127) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Chengdu are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $47. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $63 more.
Manchester to Chengdu: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 711 $651 to $771 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 712 $602 to $1133 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 946 $676 to $1118 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1237 $1141 to $1281 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 700 $664 to $735 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 637 $528 to $774 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 2858 $672 to $3482 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1867 $1821 to $1897 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 820 $820 to $820 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october and april are cheaper to travel to Chengdu. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!