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Flights Manila (MNL) to Chengdu (CTU) — PHP Fares & Schedules | 2026

Flights from Manila (MNL) to Chengdu (CTU): Sichuan Airlines. Fares in PHP, schedule, booking tips and FAQ.

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Flight path map from Manila / Pasay (MNL) to Chengdu (CTU), great-circle distance 2,497 kmMNLManila / PasayCTUChengdu2,497 km · ~3h 26m
Manila / Pasay(MNL) → Chengdu(CTU) · 2,497 km great-circle distance · approx 3h 26m non-stop flight time (cruise speed 850 km/h)

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Flights Manila (MNL) → Chengdu (CTU)

Manila to Chengdu connects the Philippine capital directly with the main city of southwestern China, with around 3 flights a week. The route carries business travellers, tourists and passengers connecting onward across western China. Block time is about four hours.

Airlines on this route

Sichuan Airlines operates Manila to Chengdu, flying the route as a full-service service with a checked baggage allowance and a meal included. Chengdu is the carrier’s base, which adds onward connections across western China.

PHP fares

Fares are quoted in PHP and move with demand. Prices climb around Chinese New Year, the Chinese summer holidays and the December period — for those dates, booking two to three months ahead is sensible. For quieter weeks, four to six weeks of lead time usually secures a reasonable economy fare.

About Chengdu

Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province and the main city of southwestern China, known for its food culture, its relaxed pace and its position as a gateway to the region. For travellers from Manila it is a business and tourist destination and a gateway onward across western China.

FAQ

Which airlines fly from Manila to Chengdu? Sichuan Airlines flies Manila to Chengdu, with around 3 departures a week.

How long is the flight from Manila to Chengdu? Nonstop block time is about 4.0 hours.

When are Manila to Chengdu fares cheapest? Fares on MNL-CTU are quoted in PHP and move with demand. They climb around the December holidays and Holy Week. Booking four to eight weeks ahead usually secures a reasonable economy fare.

Are there nonstop flights from Manila to Chengdu? Yes — Manila to Chengdu is flown nonstop. Booking early still helps, as seats on the cheapest fare classes sell first.

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Updated May 2026

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