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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Kuala Lumpur.AED 624 per passenger.Departing Mon, Mar 9, returning Tue, Mar 10.Round-trip flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departing from Chengdu Tianfu International on Mon, Mar 9, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, Mar 10, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 624, select.
Kuala Lumpur.AED 636 per passenger.Departing Thu, May 7, returning Mon, May 11.Round-trip flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departing from Chengdu Tianfu International on Thu, May 7, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, May 11, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 636, select.
Kuala Lumpur.AED 642 per passenger.Departing Wed, Mar 18, returning Wed, Apr 1.Round-trip flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departing from Chengdu Tianfu International on Wed, Mar 18, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, Apr 1, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 642, select.
Kuala Lumpur.AED 767 per passenger.Departing Fri, Feb 27, returning Fri, Mar 6.Round-trip flight with AirAsia X and Shandong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departing from Chengdu Tianfu International on Fri, Feb 27, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Shandong Airlines, departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, Mar 6, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 767, select.
Kuala Lumpur.AED 775 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jun 10, returning Wed, Jun 17.Round-trip flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departing from Chengdu Tianfu International on Wed, Jun 10, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, Jun 17, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 775, select.
Kuala Lumpur.AED 778 per passenger.Departing Thu, Apr 2, returning Fri, Apr 3.Round-trip flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departing from Chengdu Tianfu International on Thu, Apr 2, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, Apr 3, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 778, select.
Kuala Lumpur.AED 778 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 1, returning Mon, Jul 13.Round-trip flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departing from Chengdu Tianfu International on Wed, Jul 1, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, Jul 13, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 778, select.
Kuala Lumpur.AED 801 per passenger.Departing Sat, Nov 14, returning Sat, Nov 21.Round-trip flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departing from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sat, Nov 14, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departing from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, Nov 21, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 801, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur flights are currently cheapest in March.
Feb
from AED 1,136
Mar
from AED 624
Apr
from AED 778
May
from AED 636
Jun
from AED 775
Jul
from AED 778
Aug
from AED 1,059
Sep
from AED 1,109
Oct
from AED 1,056
Nov
from AED 801
Dec
from AED 1,277
Jan
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Direct flights from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur

Alternative Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah

18km from central Kuala Lumpur
Closest
from AED 1,355
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Kuala Lumpur International

46km from central Kuala Lumpur
Cheapest
from AED 624
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Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 624
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time4 hrs, 46 mins
Most popular airlineSichuan Airlines
Average flights per week41

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Finding cheap flights from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah and Kuala Lumpur International.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur is AED 624. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 46 minutes is the average flight time from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur.
Sichuan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Air China fly direct from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur.
There are 41 flights per week flying from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur, as of February 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur is usually March.
If you're flying from Chengdu, the cheapest airport near Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International – which is 45.8 km away from the center of Kuala Lumpur. We've found flights to this airport from AED 624.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 46 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kuala Lumpur but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kuala Lumpur is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In February, the average temperature is usually around 26°C. May is typically the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 23°C. The rainiest month is November.
The cheapest airline that flies to Kuala Lumpur is AirAsia X.

Flying from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur: what you need to know

  • Get your vacation planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur. Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are Chengdu's main airports.

  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) are Kuala Lumpur's chief entry points.

  • Around 4 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur flight.

  • Chengdu and Kuala Lumpur are both in the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.

  • With 27 weekly flights between the two airports, Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is the busiest route. Hop on the first flight from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur with Batik Air Malaysia at 03:15. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the last flight from TFU to KUL is with AirAsia X at 23:55.

  • To ensure you catch your Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur

  • Book two months before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur flights.

  • The best month for finding cheap plane tickets from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.

  • Getting a cheap flight from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has dropped.

  • Find a cheap Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur flight with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Flying from Chengdu

Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

  • You can get a direct flight from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur departing from Tianfu International Airport (TFU). Start your journey at TFU and arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).

  • Well-known airlines that offer direct Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur plane tickets departing from TFU include:

  • Central Chengdu to TFU is around 48 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Want an easy start to your vacation? Stay near Tianfu International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:

  • 86.59% of flights leaving Tianfu International Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when jetting out of TFU.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

  • Split up your Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur flight with a stop so you can freshen up or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and Kuala Lumpur are:

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

    • Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

    • Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

  • Depending on traffic, you can drive to CTU from the center of Chengdu in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometers away.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur? Check in to a hotel near Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport before your trip officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:

  • Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 90% of flights departing here make it to their final destination as planned.

  • The street address for CTU is Airport Expressway Entrance.

Arriving in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. The center is roughly 48 kilometers away.

  • Traveling to the center by public transport takes about 1 hour.

  • Consider staying in a hotel near KUL if you have a late flight from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:

  • Pick up a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car and discover Kuala Lumpur and beyond with your own set of wheels. ASIA CAR, Paradise and GoSoCar are popular providers you can book with here.

  • Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)

  • The center of Kuala Lumpur is approximately 16 kilometers from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB). As soon as your flight from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 25 minutes.

  • Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • After your flight from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur, unwind at a hotel close to SZB. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:

  • Sixt, WAHDAH and Agtran make collecting a Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport rental car simple. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.

  • Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride one week ahead of your arrival at SZB will help you stay within budget.

Best time to go to Kuala Lumpur

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • Book a Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur ticket departing in March if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Kuala Lumpur to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Search for cheap flights from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.

More about Kuala Lumpur

  • Start your Kuala Lumpur trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur, explore our selection of accommodation options including:

  • Petronas Twin Towers and Merdeka Square are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Kuala Lumpur must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Central Market Cultural Performances.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • You've visited Kuala Lumpur, now it's time to explore other parts of Malaysia. Travel about 338 kilometers north to Kota Bharu to tick off its must-visit sights. From Pantai Cahaya Bulan to Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Another essential stop in Malaysia, Kampung Baru Subang is roughly 18 kilometers west of Kuala Lumpur. Make time to visit highlights including Simflightkl.

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