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$354+ Cheap flights from Chengdu (CTU) to California

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 12/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CTU — LAX
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Chengdu to California
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Sat 12/138:10 amCTU - SFO
1 stop16h 50mChina Eastern
Mon 12/2912:00 pmSFO - CTU
1 stop20h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/11$966
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/139:00 amCTU - SFO
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/2912:00 pmSFO - CTU
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,100
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Fri 12/2611:45 amCTU - SAN
2 stops27h 52mAir China
Tue 12/3011:12 amSAN - CTU
2 stops30h 28mAir China
Deal found 12/10$1,797

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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chengdu to California flight deals. Data was last updated December 12, 2025.

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Justfly.com
3 stars

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Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$714
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$354
(Air China)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$754
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chengdu to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Chengdu

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChengduLos Angeles

CTU - LAX

CTULAX

Chengdu

Mon 3/16

9:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop27h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/23

12:30 pm-12:55 am

1 stop21h 25m

$714

ChengduLos Angeles

CTU - LAX

CTULAX

Chengdu

Sat 1/24

5:30 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/31

10:00 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$739

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Sat 1/24

1:30 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

11:35 pm-11:55 am

1 stop20h 20m

$772

ChengduLos Angeles

CTU - LAX

CTULAX

Chengdu

Thu 1/22

10:30 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop36h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/26

10:00 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$801

ChengduLos Angeles

CTU - LAX

CTULAX

Chengdu

Sat 1/24

12:05 pm-4:29 pm

2 stops20h 24m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/31

6:30 am-11:35 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$836

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Wed 2/25

5:30 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops42h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 4/1

6:50 pm-10:45 am

2 stops24h 55m

$878

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Wed 2/25

9:00 am-9:30 am

1 stop16h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 4/1

1:00 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$905

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Sun 1/25

5:30 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops42h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

11:17 am-2:10 pm

2 stops34h 53m

$906

ChengduLos Angeles

CTU - LAX

CTULAX

Chengdu

Mon 3/16

12:30 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops22h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/23

11:00 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$914

ChengduSan Francisco

CTU - SFO

CTUSFO

Chengdu

Sat 1/24

12:05 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops19h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

11:35 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$980

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Best time to book a flight from Chengdu to California

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chengdu to California (average of $528). Flying from Chengdu to California in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,029). 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 CTU to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chengdu to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 78% on flights from Chengdu to California by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern from Chengdu to California to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
122 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Southern
7.5
Good
122 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
122 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Chengdu (CTU) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to California from Chengdu.

  • How long is the flight from Chengdu to California?

    Airlines like China Eastern, China Southern, and Air China fly from Chengdu to California in about 16h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6851 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $338 on Air China. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Southern from $352 and China Eastern from $378 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from Chengdu to California is Chengdu - San Francisco. You may also consider Chengdu - Los Angeles or Chengdu - San Jose.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chengdu to California (average of $528). Flying from Chengdu to California in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,029). 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 airline flying from Chengdu to California

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Chengdu to California. 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$656Average$766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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