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$378+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CTU
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Los Angeles to Chengdu are usually found in February or January, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Chengdu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 February 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$734
(oojo)

One-way from

$378
(IEagle)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$886

Good round-trip deal

$623 or less

Good one-way deal

$355 or less
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 2/259:00 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop20h 40mAir China
Tue 3/182:00 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop20h 00mAir China
Deal found 2/21$734
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Tue 4/812:30 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop32h 45mChina Eastern
Mon 7/141:30 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop35h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/21$745
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/2410:00 pmLAX - CTU
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/175:00 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$917
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Tue 4/87:55 pmLAX - CTU
2 stops35h 45mChina Southern
Tue 4/227:30 pmCTU - LAX
2 stops39h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 2/21$1,146
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/46:00 amLAX - CTU
2 stops27h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/1411:00 amCTU - LAX
2 stops24h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,255

Find flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 February 22, 2025.

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Los Angeles

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Chengdu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Tue 2/25

9:00 pm-9:40 am

1 stop20h 40m

Chengdu

Tue 3/18

2:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$734

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Tue 4/8

12:30 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop32h 45m

Chengdu

Mon 7/14

1:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop35h 35m

$745

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Mon 2/24

10:00 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops23h 50m

Chengdu

Mon 3/17

5:00 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$917

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Tue 4/8

7:55 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops35h 45m

Chengdu

Tue 4/22

7:30 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops39h 10m

$1,146

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Tue 3/4

6:00 am-1:00 am

2 stops27h 00m

Chengdu

Fri 3/14

11:00 am-8:25 pm

2 stops24h 25m

$1,255

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Tue 2/25

3:35 pm-11:15 am

2 stops51h 40m

Chengdu

Thu 3/20

5:35 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops35h 15m

$2,104

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Thu 5/22

12:20 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops43h 15m

Chengdu

Thu 7/17

10:00 am-3:02 pm

2 stops44h 02m

$2,191

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Mon 2/24

10:00 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$378

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Sat 4/26

11:50 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$404

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Mon 2/24

10:00 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops32h 20m

$431

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Los Angeles to Chengdu in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ScholarTripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Chengdu flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Chengdu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Chengdu flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Chengdu flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Los Angeles-Chengdu flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu, you should look to book at least 85 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu (average of $885). Flying from Los Angeles 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 LAX to CTU?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 February 22, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Chengdu in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 February 22, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu, such as Japan Airlines, Emirates and China Southern. 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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,759 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Chengdu round-trip?

    Flying on Air China is currently your cheapest option to Chengdu, with prices starting at $734. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Eastern and China Southern, with the lowest prices starting at $745 and $1,146, respectively. Air China is 38% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu are Air China ($378), China Southern ($392), and China Eastern ($467).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Chengdu?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu (average of $885). Flying from Los Angeles 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 4 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Chengdu

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$763Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
China EasternCheapest$771Average$1,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$776Average$1,363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$803Average$1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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