Cheap flight from Chengdu to Los Angeles from $480

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Chengdu to Los Angeles?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chengdu to Los Angeles with the following airlines, including: Sichuan Airlines Air Premia Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Chengdu (CTU) to Los Angeles (LAX) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 12 hours 30 minutes to fly from Chengdu (CTU) to Los Angeles (LAX).

• When is the best time to book flights from Chengdu to Los Angeles?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chengdu to Los Angeles is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Chengdu to Los Angeles?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 3 flight per week flying from Chengdu to Los Angeles. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Sichuan Airlines: -/M/-/-/T/-/S -- 3U3837 (23:13)

• When are flight tickets from Chengdu (CTU) to Los Angeles (LAX) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Chengdu to Los Angeles is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Chengdu to Los Angeles on?

  After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chengdu to Los Angeles on November 25, 2025 with Air China, with prices starting at $305.

• Which airports can I fly to for Los Angeles from Chengdu?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Los Angeles, with Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport (TFU-LAX) is by far the most common option on this route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Ontario International Airport (ONT) Van Nuys Airport (VNY).

• Is there any time difference between Chengdu and Los Angeles?

  The time difference between Los Angeles and Chengdu is 16h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Chengdu to Los Angeles?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.