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$470+ Cheap flights from Riverside, CA to Chengdu (CTU)

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LAX — CTU
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Riverside to Chengdu are usually found in January or October, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Riverside to Chengdu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riverside (R1V) 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 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$779
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$470
(CheapOair)

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

$938
From Riverside to Chengdu
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Cheapest flights from Riverside to Chengdu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riverside to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/289:00 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1810:55 amCTU - LAX
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$779
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1210:00 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop21h 55mChina Southern
Mon 2/243:30 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop18h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 1/20$791
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 3/2412:30 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop22h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 5/201:30 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop35h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/20$820
This iWofly 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 iWofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2510:00 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop21h 25mAir China
Tue 4/152:30 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop19h 30mAir China
Deal found 1/20$890

Find flights from Riverside to Chengdu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Riverside 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 21, 2025.

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Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Sun 3/16

11:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop24h 10m

Chengdu

Tue 3/25

10:35 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop35h 35m

$779

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Mon 3/24

12:30 pm-1:30 am

1 stop22h 00m

Chengdu

Tue 5/20

1:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop35h 35m

$820

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Wed 2/19

9:35 am-10:40 am

2 stops33h 05m

Chengdu

Wed 2/26

8:50 pm-7:35 am

2 stops26h 45m

$830

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Tue 3/25

10:00 pm-10:25 am

1 stop21h 25m

Chengdu

Tue 4/15

2:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$890

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Mon 3/3

10:00 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop33h 20m

$470

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Mon 1/27

9:35 am-1:15 am

3 stops47h 40m

$488

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Tue 2/11

9:00 pm-10:25 am

1 stop21h 25m

$495

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Thu 2/6

11:30 am-12:35 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$503

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Thu 6/5

6:00 am-10:25 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$1,306

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Thu 3/13

2:20 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops55h 15m

$2,624

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Best time to book a flight from Riverside to Chengdu

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Travel insights for flights from Riverside to Chengdu

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Riverside to Chengdu. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Riverside to Chengdu, you should look to book at least 22 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 Riverside to Chengdu?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Chengdu (average of $885). Flying from Riverside 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 R1V to CTU?

Find hourly flight availability from Riverside 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 21, 2025.

When flying from Riverside 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 January 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with China Eastern and Air China from Riverside to Chengdu have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

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?

ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

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?

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

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?

China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

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?

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

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 Riverside 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 Riverside?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Chengdu is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chengdu from Riverside. Booking flights from Riverside to Chengdu (CTU) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Riverside from 4 different airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with China Southern, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $470. Air China flights start at $495 while deals on China Eastern start at $511 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Riverside 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 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$763Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
China EasternCheapest$782Average$1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air ChinaCheapest$814Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$1,003Average$1,513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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