Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu from $474

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu (LAX-CTU)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Air China offers one-way fares as low as $474 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LAX to CTU on Tue, Jul 21), while China Eastern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $1,074 departing on Thu, Jul 2 and returning on Tue, Jul 7.

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

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu with the following airlines, including: Sichuan Airlines Cathay Pacific 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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Chengdu (CTU) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 15 hours 45 minutes to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chengdu (CTU).

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

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu 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 Los Angeles to Chengdu?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 1 flight per week flying from Los Angeles to Chengdu. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Sichuan Airlines: -/M/-/-/T/-/S -- 3U3838 (23:23)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu?

  To find best deals on flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Jul 21, with one-way flights priced at just $474.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Sichuan Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chengdu travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

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

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

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

  After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Chengdu on June 8, 2026 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at $1,158.

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

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

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

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

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

  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.