Cheap Flights from New York to Chengdu

Cheap Flights from New York to Chengdu

Cheap Flights from New York to Chengdu
Looking for cheap flights from New York to Chengdu? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from New York to Chengdu vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 37,500–71,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from New York to Chengdu for specific travel dates.
2026-11-27
JFK - TFU
Economy | 2 Stops
From 37,500 Pts + $33.1
AA
2026-11-12
EWR - TFU
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 71,500 Pts + $13.1
UA
2026-11-23
EWR - TFU
Premium Economy | 2 Stops
From 71,500 Pts + $13.1
UA
2026-11-24
EWR - TFU
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 71,500 Pts + $13.1
UA
2026-11-25
EWR - TFU
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 71,500 Pts + $13.1
UA
2026-11-26
EWR - TFU
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 71,500 Pts + $13.1
UA
New York to Chengdu flight facts
Distance
7,529 mi
12,116 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 15h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+13h
Chengdu is 13 hours ahead of New York.
Airports in New York
EWR · Newark Liberty Intl
JFK · John F Kennedy Intl
LGA · La Guardia
Airports in Chengdu
TFU · Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights New York - Chongqing · Chongqing is 138 mi from Chengdu
Premium cabin flights from New York to Chengdu
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
EWR - TFU
Business | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 102,500 Pts + $105.7
AC
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
EWR - TFU
Business | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 102,500 Pts + $113.6
AC
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
EWR - TFU
Business | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 102,500 Pts + $113.6
AC
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
EWR - TFU
Business | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 102,500 Pts + $113.6
AC
Premium cabin
2026-11-27
EWR - TFU
Business | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 102,500 Pts + $113.6
AC
Premium cabin
2026-11-28
EWR - TFU
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 71,500 Pts + $13.1
UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from New York to Chengdu depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from New York to Chengdu.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from New York to Chengdu.
New York and Chengdu are about 7,529 miles (12,116 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 7,529-mile straight-line distance takes about 15h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Chengdu is 13 hours ahead of New York.
Departures from New York: Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), La Guardia (LGA). Arrivals in Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Chengdu, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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