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Only Tianjin Airlines operates flights between Sydney and Chongqing.

Flights from Sydney to Chongqing usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Chongqing Jiangbei Intl (CKG).

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

• Tianjin Airlines: a cabin 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.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to Chongqing:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $874 return via Singapore Changi (SIN), compared with $970 for direct.

The Airbus A330-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Tianjin Airlines and Hainan Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

One-stop flights from Sydney to Chongqing most commonly connect through:

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 49% of one-stop connections
• Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 8% of one-stop connections

Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Sydney to Chongqing route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $794 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,128, a difference of $334. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Sydney to Chongqing route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 15 minutes.

Jiefangbei Square is one of the most viewed places in Chongqing on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sydney to Chongqing:

• Earliest: departs at 15:50 and lands at 02:50
• Latest: departs at 18:20 and lands at 05:20.

The flight takes about 11h 00m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% below the route average of $996. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Sydney to Chongqing takes 11h 00m, covering 13,644 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 Sydney to Chongqing are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $462.

Tianjin Airlines is the only airline operating Sydney to Chongqing flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon 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 Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 42m, compared to 15h 53m via Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) and 16h 49m via Beijing Capital (PEK).

Chongqing is 2 hours behind Sydney (China Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from Sydney to Chongqing range from $761 to $1,220, with an average of $996 over the past 12 months. Anything below $761 counts as a good deal.