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$430+ Cheap flights from Chengdu (CTU) to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CTU — LAX
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chengdu (CTU) to California (USCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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$659
(OneTravel)

One-way from

$430
(oojo)

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$631 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chengdu to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chengdu to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/47:35 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop38h 35mChina Southern
Mon 3/3111:50 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop22h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 1/20$659
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2012:35 pmCTU - SFO
2 stops23h 05mChina Southern
Thu 4/1012:35 amSFO - CTU
2 stops24h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 1/19$700
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/235:30 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop31h 35mChina Eastern
Sat 6/2812:30 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop32h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/20$728
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/128:00 amCTU - SFO
1 stop17h 50mAir China
Sat 3/151:05 pmSFO - CTU
1 stop29h 50mAir China
Deal found 1/20$766
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/241:45 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop21h 15mAir China
Tue 5/1310:00 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop26h 45mAir China
Deal found 1/20$817
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/232:35 pmCTU - SFO
1 stop34h 25mChina Eastern
Mon 5/1212:00 pmSFO - CTU
1 stop20h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/20$1,070
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/2410:00 amCTU - SFO
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/138:20 amSFO - CTU
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,141
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/2411:00 amCTU - LAX
1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/306:55 pmLAX - CTU
3 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,504
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/218:00 amCTU - SFO
1 stop22h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/1310:35 amSFO - CTU
1 stop18h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,594
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/278:00 amCTU - ONT
2 stops26h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/146:00 amONT - CTU
2 stops23h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,687
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1910:00 amCTU - SFO
2 stops25h 56mAir Canada
Thu 4/108:20 amSFO - CTU
2 stops22h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 1/19$1,896
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/2410:00 amCTU - LAX
2 stops23h 29mAir Canada
Tue 5/136:00 amLAX - CTU
2 stops24h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$2,020

Find flights from Chengdu to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chengdu to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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ChengduLos Angeles

CTU - LAX

CTULAX

Chengdu

Tue 3/4

7:35 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop38h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/31

11:50 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$659

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Thu 3/20

12:35 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops23h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 4/10

12:35 am-3:40 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$700

ChengduLos Angeles

CTU - LAX

CTULAX

Chengdu

Sun 3/23

5:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop31h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 6/28

12:30 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop32h 45m

$728

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Wed 3/12

8:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop17h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 3/15

1:05 pm-9:55 am

1 stop29h 50m

$766

ChengduLos Angeles

CTU - LAX

CTULAX

Chengdu

Mon 2/24

1:45 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/13

10:00 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$817

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Sun 2/23

2:35 pm-9:00 am

1 stop34h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

12:00 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$1,070

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Mon 2/24

10:00 am-5:30 pm

2 stops23h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

8:20 am-9:30 pm

2 stops22h 10m

$1,141

ChengduLos Angeles

CTU - LAX

CTULAX

Chengdu

Mon 3/24

11:00 am-8:00 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/30

6:55 pm-8:40 pm

3 stops34h 45m

$1,504

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Fri 2/21

8:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop22h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

10:35 am-8:30 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$1,594

ChengduOntario

CTU - ONT

CTUONT

Chengdu

Thu 2/27

8:00 am-6:31 pm

2 stops26h 31m

Ontario

Wed 5/14

6:00 am-8:30 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$1,687

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Best time to book a flight from Chengdu to California

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Travel insights for flights from Chengdu to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chengdu to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chengdu to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chengdu to California (average of $246). Flying from Chengdu to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CTU to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chengdu to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

When flying from Chengdu to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern, China Eastern and Air China from Chengdu to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,490 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chengdu to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Chengdu to California?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Chengdu (CTU) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to California from Chengdu.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chengdu to California one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $430 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air China from $440 and China Eastern from $470 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chengdu to California?

    The most popular route from Chengdu to California is Chengdu - Los Angeles. You may also consider Chengdu - Ontario or Chengdu - San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chengdu to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chengdu to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chengdu to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chengdu to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chengdu to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chengdu to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chengdu to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chengdu to California (average of $246). Flying from Chengdu to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Chengdu to California

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chengdu to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$830Average$1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air ChinaCheapest$864Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$1,253Average$1,420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,345Average$1,444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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