Find cheap airlines flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu

You can choose from 9 airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Chengdu, including Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Cathay Pacific. Sichuan Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Air China logo Air China
China Airlines logo China Airlines
WestJet logo WestJet
Asiana Airlines logo Asiana Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Los Angeles to Chengdu according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu: One way flights from $686, round trip flights from $1,435. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Los Angeles to Chengdu are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Los Angeles to Chengdu

The distance between Los Angeles and Chengdu is approximately 11,577.55 km. It takes around 15 hours 45 minutes on average to fly from Los Angeles to Chengdu. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price$474
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$1,074
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance11,577.55 km
Average flight time15 hours 45 minutes
Popular airlineSichuan Airlines
Flight statistics for the Los Angeles–Chengdu route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu?

The average price of one-way flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu is January, with an average price of $478; while the month with the highest flight price is usually December, with an average price of up to $882.

$882
$680
$478
$276
    Cheapest
  • $852
    Jun
  • $639
    Jul
  • $519
    Aug
  • $499
    Sep
  • $700
    Oct
  • $486
    Nov
  • $882
    Dec
  • $478
    Jan
  • $632
    Feb
  • $680
    Mar
  • $573
    Apr
  • $874
    May

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu?

Average price of round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu are found during January, with an average price of $896. Conversely, the highest prices are found during December, with an average price of up to $1,601.

$1,601
$1,249
$896
$544
    Cheapest
  • $1,576
    Jun
  • $1,426
    Jul
  • $1,044
    Aug
  • $925
    Sep
  • $1,061
    Oct
  • $1,074
    Nov
  • $1,601
    Dec
  • $896
    Jan
  • $1,029
    Feb
  • $1,166
    Mar
  • $967
    Apr
  • $1,238
    May

When is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Chengdu during Juneteenth National Independence Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Los Angeles to Chengdu during Juneteenth National Independence Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Juneteenth National Independence Day is scheduled for Jun 19. The cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu are available on Jun 18, with fares starting at $748.

$1,241
$995
$748
$502
    Cheapest
  • $1,082
    15
    Jun
  • $753
    16
  • $1,241
    17
  • $748
    18
  • $763
    19
  • $763
    20
  • $1,198
    21

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.
  • 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.
  • It takes around 15 hours 45 minutes to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chengdu (CTU).
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • 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.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to Chengdu is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • The time difference between Chengdu and Los Angeles is 16h.
  • 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.

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