$409+ Cheap flights from California to Chengdu (CTU)
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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CTU
Apr 22 — Apr 291
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Chengdu flight deals. Data was last updated April 17, 2025.
Most accurate provider | AranGrant 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | AranGrant 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $869 (FlightHub) |
One-way from | $409 (FlightHub) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $970 |
Good round-trip deal | $720 or less |
Good one-way deal | $414 or less |
Find flight deals from California to Chengdu
Cheapest flights from California to ChengduExplore the most affordable flight options available from California to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 4/2711:50 pmLAX - CTU
2 stops29h 10mChina Southern
Sun 5/2512:00 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop22h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 4/16![China Southern logo]()
$859
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2912:30 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop32h 45mChina Eastern
Tue 5/206:55 amCTU - LAX
1 stop18h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/17![China Eastern logo]()
$869
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2811:25 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/196:55 amCTU - LAX
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$890
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2912:35 amSFO - CTU
1 stop31h 05mChina Southern
Wed 5/217:00 pmCTU - SFO
2 stops40h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 4/17![China Southern logo]()
$914
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/31:00 pmSFO - CTU
1 stop20h 55mAir China
Tue 5/209:00 pmCTU - SFO
1 stop28h 30mAir China
Deal found 4/17![Air China logo]()
$922
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 11/49:00 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop26h 10mAir China
Tue 11/112:00 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop20h 00mAir China
Deal found 4/16![Air China logo]()
$927
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/53:30 pmSFO - CTU
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/248:20 pmCTU - SFO
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$933
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/112:00 pmSFO - CTU
1 stop20h 55mChina Eastern
Mon 5/196:55 amCTU - SFO
2 stops23h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/17![China Eastern logo]()
$950
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/311:20 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop30h 50mCathay Pacific
Fri 11/74:00 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop20h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/16![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,038
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Wed 9/107:45 amLAS - CTU
2 stops24h 50mAir China
Tue 9/3010:00 pmCTU - LAS
2 stops31h 36mAir China
Deal found 4/17![Air China logo]()
$1,361
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Mon 4/286:00 amLAX - CTU
2 stops24h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/1912:40 pmCTU - LAX
2 stops21h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16![United Airlines logo]()
$1,364
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 10/307:00 amLAX - CTU
2 stops24h 25mAir Canada
Thu 11/610:00 amCTU - LAX
2 stops29h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 4/16![Air Canada logo]()
$1,379
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Chengdu 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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Chengdu that are best for you.
Fly from
California
Fly to
Chengdu
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Los AngelesChengdu
LAX - CTU
LAXCTU
Los Angeles
Sun 4/27
11:50 pm-8:00 pm
2 stops29h 10m
Chengdu
Sun 5/25
12:00 pm-7:40 pm
1 stop22h 40m
$859
Los AngelesChengdu
LAX - CTU
LAXCTU
Los Angeles
Tue 4/29
12:30 pm-12:15 pm
1 stop32h 45m
Chengdu
Tue 5/20
6:55 am-10:05 am
1 stop18h 10m
$869
Los AngelesChengdu
LAX - CTU
LAXCTU
Los Angeles
Mon 4/28
11:25 pm-9:55 am
1 stop19h 30m
Chengdu
Mon 5/19
6:55 am-10:05 am
1 stop18h 10m
$890
San FranciscoChengdu
SFO - CTU
SFOCTU
San Francisco
Tue 4/29
12:35 am-10:40 pm
1 stop31h 05m
Chengdu
Wed 5/21
7:00 pm-8:30 pm
2 stops40h 30m
$914
San FranciscoChengdu
SFO - CTU
SFOCTU
San Francisco
Sat 5/3
1:00 pm-12:55 am
1 stop20h 55m
Chengdu
Tue 5/20
9:00 pm-10:30 am
1 stop28h 30m
$922
San FranciscoChengdu
SFO - CTU
SFOCTU
San Francisco
Sat 7/5
3:30 pm-3:15 pm
2 stops32h 45m
Chengdu
Sun 8/24
8:20 pm-1:00 pm
2 stops31h 40m
$933
Los AngelesChengdu
LAX - CTU
LAXCTU
Los Angeles
Mon 4/28
11:25 pm-10:35 pm
1 stop32h 10m
Chengdu
Mon 5/19
10:00 pm-7:00 pm
2 stops36h 00m
$949
San FranciscoChengdu
SFO - CTU
SFOCTU
San Francisco
Thu 5/1
12:00 pm-11:55 pm
1 stop20h 55m
Chengdu
Mon 5/19
6:55 am-3:15 pm
2 stops23h 20m
$950
Las VegasChengdu
LAS - CTU
LASCTU
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Wed 9/10
7:45 am-11:35 pm
2 stops24h 50m
Chengdu
Tue 9/30
10:00 pm-2:36 pm
2 stops31h 36m
$1,361
Los AngelesChengdu
LAX - CTU
LAXCTU
Los Angeles
Mon 4/28
6:00 am-9:30 pm
2 stops24h 30m
Chengdu
Mon 5/19
12:40 pm-7:30 pm
2 stops21h 50m
$1,364
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Best time to book a flight from California to Chengdu
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Chengdu
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Chengdu?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chengdu (average of $885). Flying from California to Chengdu in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,868). 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 CA to CTU?
Find hourly flight availability from California to Chengdu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Chengdu as you normally would.
Rainfall in Chengdu by month
Plan your trip to Chengdu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chengdu ranges from 0.0 - 9.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 9.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chengdu when rainfall is around 0.0 in.
Temperature in Chengdu by month
Plan your trip to Chengdu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chengdu, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).
Reviews of airlines servicing Chengdu
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chengdu. 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 Chengdu. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines, China Southern and United Airlines from California to Chengdu by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.7
Overall
8.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentL,Nov 2024
SNA - SEA
Boarding
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.7
Overall
8.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentL,Nov 2024
SNA - SEA
Boarding
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.7
Overall
8.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentL,Nov 2024
SNA - SEA
Boarding
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.7
Overall
8.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentL,Nov 2024
SNA - SEA
Boarding
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.7
Overall
8.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentL,Nov 2024
SNA - SEA
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Top 5 airlines flying from California to Chengdu
Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from California to Chengdu. 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 April 17, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$754 | Average$1,374 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$763 | Average$960 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$768 | Average$1,085 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$776 | Average$1,487 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$1,145 | Average$1,745 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |