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$358+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to Chengdu (CTU)

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LAX — CTU
Dec 23 — Dec 301
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The best prices from Irvine to Chengdu are usually found in October or September, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Chengdu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Irvine (IR9) 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 December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$881
(IEagle)

One-way from

$358
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,661
From Irvine to Chengdu
One-way flight from Irvine to Chengdu
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from Irvine to Chengdu
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This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/291:20 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop19h 30mAir China
Tue 1/142:00 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop20h 00mAir China
Deal found 12/17$1,492
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3111:30 amLAX - CTU
1 stop33h 05mChina Eastern
Sun 1/122:35 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop34h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/16$1,663
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/291:20 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/149:10 pmCTU - LAX
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,697
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2210:00 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop21h 15mChina Southern
Tue 1/71:35 pmCTU - LAX
2 stops43h 36mChina Southern
Deal found 12/17$5,936

Find flights from Irvine to Chengdu within your budget

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Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Tue 1/7

9:00 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Chengdu

Tue 2/25

10:55 am-6:00 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$881

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Wed 1/29

6:00 am-11:35 pm

2 stops25h 35m

Chengdu

Tue 2/25

1:30 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$885

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Mon 3/3

11:30 am-12:35 pm

1 stop33h 05m

Chengdu

Sat 3/8

8:50 pm-9:05 am

1 stop28h 15m

$888

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Sun 1/5

10:00 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Chengdu

Thu 1/30

10:35 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop35h 35m

$973

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Sun 1/5

8:05 am-10:25 pm

2 stops22h 20m

Chengdu

Thu 1/30

12:45 pm-6:06 pm

2 stops21h 21m

$1,532

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Wed 1/29

5:30 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops32h 45m

Chengdu

Wed 2/26

5:30 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops37h 45m

$1,588

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Tue 1/28

9:00 pm-10:25 am

1 stop21h 25m

$358

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Mon 1/27

9:35 am-6:15 pm

3 stops40h 40m

$438

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Wed 1/29

11:30 am-1:30 am

1 stop22h 00m

$460

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Fri 1/31

10:00 pm-11:15 am

1 stop21h 15m

$563

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Travel insights for flights from Irvine to Chengdu

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Irvine to Chengdu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to Chengdu. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from Irvine to Chengdu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 26 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Chengdu (average of $885). Flying from Irvine to Chengdu in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,814). 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 IR9 to CTU?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine 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 December 18, 2024.

When flying from Irvine to Chengdu, 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 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 December 18, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Irvine to Chengdu, see what other customers have to say about Air China and China Eastern. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

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
839 reviews
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

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
1,443 reviews
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

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
9,055 reviews
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

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?

7.3
Good
96 reviews
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

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?

7.0
Good
8,382 reviews
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

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 Irvine 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 Irvine?

    For a flight from Irvine to Chengdu, you will be flying into Chengdu. Chengdu (CTU) is just 9.4 mi from the center of the city. Chengdu is the only Chengdu airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Irvine per day. 4 airlines have flights to Chengdu from Irvine on a regular basis.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Air China. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $358. Users have also found prices from $460 and $563 on China Eastern and China Southern, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Irvine 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 Irvine to Chengdu?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Chengdu (average of $885). Flying from Irvine to Chengdu in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,814). 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 Irvine to Chengdu

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$763Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Air ChinaCheapest$824Average$1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$918Average$1,178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$1,229Average$1,632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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