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$444+ Cheap flights from California to Chengdu (CTU)

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Cheap flight deals from California to Chengdu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Chengdu (CTU). 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 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$776
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$444
(Mytrip)
From California to Chengdu
One-way flight from California to Chengdu

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Cheapest flights from California to Chengdu
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 January 2, 2025.

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Mon 2/1712:00 pmSFO - CTU
1 stop39h 15mChina Eastern
Sun 3/22:35 pmCTU - SFO
1 stop34h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/1$776
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Mon 2/1711:35 pmSFO - CTU
2 stops24h 45mChina Southern
Sun 3/27:35 pmCTU - SFO
2 stops40h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 1/1$850
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Mon 2/1712:00 pmSFO - CTU
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/25:35 pmCTU - SFO
2 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$856
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Tue 2/2511:30 amLAX - CTU
1 stop22h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 3/168:50 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop28h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/1$874
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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 3/2510:00 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop20h 40mAir China
Tue 4/228:00 amCTU - LAX
2 stops26h 00mAir China
Deal found 1/2$902
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Fri 2/2810:00 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop21h 15mChina Southern
Fri 3/143:30 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop18h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 1/1$941
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Tue 2/189:50 amLAX - CTU
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/252:00 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$1,019
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Tue 2/184:25 pmSFO - CTU
2 stops27h 25mAir China
Tue 2/252:30 pmCTU - SFO
1 stop35h 20mAir China
Deal found 1/1$1,042
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Tue 4/810:16 amSAN - CTU
2 stops38h 29mAir China
Fri 5/25:30 pmCTU - SAN
2 stops21h 16mAir China
Deal found 1/1$1,071
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Wed 1/158:00 amLAS - CTU
2 stops23h 35mAir China
Fri 2/149:00 pmCTU - LAS
2 stops37h 22mAir China
Deal found 1/2$1,133
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Sat 2/17:00 amSFO - CTU
2 stops23h 25mAir Canada
Fri 2/710:00 amCTU - SFO
2 stops27h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 1/1$1,249
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Mon 3/35:10 pmLAX - CTU
2 stops37h 15mAir Canada
Mon 3/1711:45 amCTU - LAX
2 stops27h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 1/1$1,266

Find flights from California to Chengdu within your budget

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 January 2, 2025.

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San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 2/17

12:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop39h 15m

Chengdu

Sun 3/2

2:35 pm-9:00 am

1 stop34h 25m

$776

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 2/17

11:35 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Chengdu

Sun 3/2

7:35 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops40h 05m

$850

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 2/17

12:00 pm-1:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

Chengdu

Sun 3/2

5:35 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops42h 05m

$856

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Tue 2/25

11:30 am-1:30 am

1 stop22h 00m

Chengdu

Sun 3/16

8:50 pm-10:05 am

1 stop28h 15m

$874

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Tue 3/25

10:00 pm-9:40 am

1 stop20h 40m

Chengdu

Tue 4/22

8:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$902

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Fri 2/28

10:00 pm-11:15 am

1 stop21h 15m

Chengdu

Fri 3/14

3:30 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$941

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Tue 2/18

9:50 am-1:30 am

2 stops23h 40m

Chengdu

Tue 2/25

2:00 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$1,019

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

4:25 pm-11:50 am

2 stops27h 25m

Chengdu

Tue 2/25

2:30 pm-9:50 am

1 stop35h 20m

$1,042

San DiegoChengdu

SAN - CTU

SANCTU

San Diego

Tue 4/8

10:16 am-3:45 pm

2 stops38h 29m

Chengdu

Fri 5/2

5:30 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops21h 16m

$1,071

Las VegasChengdu

LAS - CTU

LASCTU

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/15

8:00 am-11:35 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Chengdu

Fri 2/14

9:00 pm-6:22 pm

2 stops37h 22m

$1,133

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Best time to book a flight from California to Chengdu

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Travel insights for flights from California to Chengdu

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

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 January 2, 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 January 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA, Air China and China Eastern 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.
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.4
Very good
844 reviews
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.3
Very good
1,441 reviews
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

7.4
Good
1,496 reviews
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

7.4
Good
84 reviews
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

7.4
Good
8,969 reviews
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Chengdu. 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 into for flights to Chengdu from California?

    Most people fly into Chengdu (CTU) if they book a flight to Chengdu from California. Chengdu is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Chengdu’s city center.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for China Southern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $444. Users have also found prices from $485 and $518 on Air China and China Eastern, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Chengdu 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 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from California to Chengdu

Discover the top 7 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 January 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$763Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Air ChinaCheapest$822Average$1,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$896Average$1,204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$903Average$1,532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China AirlinesCheapest$931Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,145Average$1,920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,371Average$1,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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