The average price of a 7-day trip to Kangding is $1,334 for a solo traveler, $2,396 for a couple, and $4,492 for a family of 4. Kangding hotels range from $46 to $208 per night with an average of $80, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $750 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Shuangliu Airport (CTU) are between $734 and $1,138 per person for economy flights and $2,303 to $3,571 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $28 to $58 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.

See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.

 

 

The Cheapest Times to Visit Kangding, CN

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CTU and stay in a Kangding hotel:

  • February 12th to March 4th
  • March 26th to April 29th
  • August 6th to December 9th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Kangding is usually early September.

 

Average Kangding Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Kangding for a week is $1,035-$1,835($148-$262 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $58 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $491 to $967 for economy

Lodging: $58 to $77 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $59 to $72 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Kangding for a week is $2,208-$3,550($315-$507 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $116 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $982 to $1,934 for economy

Lodging: $58 to $77 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $59 to $72 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Kangding for a week is $3,282-$6,416($469-$917 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $232 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,964 to $3,868 for economy

Lodging: $116 to $154 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $89 to $101 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Kangding

How cheap can you make a vacation to Kangding? The cheapest trip to Kangding is about $119 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $104 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $37.

Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.

Budget Solo Traveler

The lowest cost for one person to visit Kangding for a week is $832-$2,016($119-$288 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $491 to $967 for economy

Lodging: $37 to $46 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $104 to $134 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Kangding for a week is $1,442-$3,228($206-$461 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $982 to $1,934 for economy

Lodging: $37 to $46 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $104 to $134 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Kangding for a week is $2,884-$6,132($412-$876 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,964 to $3,868 for economy

Lodging: $74 to $92 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $156 to $214 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very possible to travel to Kangding cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Kangding Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Kangding.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Kangding for a week is $2,141-$11,959($306-$1,708 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $116 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,173 to $2,147 for first class

Lodging: $103 to $208 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $750 to $1,500 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Kangding for a week is $3,664-$14,918($523-$2,131 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $232 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,346 to $4,294 for first class

Lodging: $103 to $208 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $750 to $1,500 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Kangding for a week is $7,328-$26,236($1,047-$3,748 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $464 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,692 to $8,588 for first class

Lodging: $206 to $416 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $1,125 to $2,400 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Kangding Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Kangding is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Kangding due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.

Kangding Lodging Cost by Star Status

The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.

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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Kangding hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.

Vacation Rental Prices

The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.

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Percent of rentals

There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Kangding.

 

Flight Costs to Kangding

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,138 average in late December to a low of $734 in early September. Median flight price is $757. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Kangding our data includes 323 originating airports, and 151 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Kangding from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $6,252 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kuala Lumpur International (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) at an average of just $247.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Kangding, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $404, so you can easily save about 55% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.

 

Daily Expenses Budget

Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Kangding can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $518 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.

 

 

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