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$324+ Cheap flights from California 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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CTU
Feb 11 — Feb 181
Wed 2/11
Wed 2/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Chengdu

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Chengdu flight deals. Data was last updated January 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$694
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$324
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$818

Good round-trip deal

$503 or less

Good one-way deal

$359 or less
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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 12, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/2611:35 pm
SFO
-
CTU
2 stops24h 45m
China Southern
Wed 3/1110:30 pm
CTU
-
SFO
2 stops37h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 1/12$694
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Thu 1/2911:35 pm
SFO
-
CTU
2 stops26h 40m
China Southern
Wed 3/115:30 pm
CTU
-
SFO
2 stops42h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 1/12$717
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/2612:00 pm
SFO
-
CTU
1 stop20h 55m
China Eastern
Wed 3/112:35 pm
CTU
-
SFO
1 stop34h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/12$720
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/287:30 am
SFO
-
CTU
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/119:15 pm
CTU
-
SFO
1 stop27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$746
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/2812:00 pm
SFO
-
CTU
1 stop20h 50m
Air China
Tue 3/108:30 pm
CTU
-
SFO
1 stop29h 00m
Air China
Deal found 1/12$768
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Mon 1/2612:00 pm
SFO
-
CTU
1 stop20h 55m
China Eastern
Fri 3/139:15 pm
CTU
-
SFO
1 stop27h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/12$772
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Wed 1/2812:00 pm
SFO
-
CTU
1 stop19h 35m
Air China
Fri 3/138:30 pm
CTU
-
SFO
1 stop29h 00m
Air China
Deal found 1/12$793
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/2611:35 pm
SFO
-
CTU
2 stops24h 45m
China Southern
Mon 3/91:30 pm
CTU
-
SFO
2 stops22h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 1/12$804
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/2412:00 pm
SFO
-
CTU
1 stop18h 25m
Air China
Tue 3/1011:45 am
CTU
-
SFO
1 stop37h 45m
Air China
Deal found 1/12$806
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Mon 1/2611:35 pm
SFO
-
CTU
2 stops24h 45m
China Southern
Thu 3/129:30 am
CTU
-
SFO
3 stops26h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 1/12$812
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Sat 5/1611:50 pm
LAX
-
CTU
1 stop22h 50m
China Southern
Sun 5/245:00 pm
CTU
-
LAX
1 stop17h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 1/12$839
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/108:55 pm
LAX
-
CTU
1 stop26h 15m
Air China
Tue 2/1711:50 am
CTU
-
LAX
1 stop22h 10m
Air China
Deal found 1/11$849

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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 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Chengdu that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Chengdu

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Return

Price

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

12:00 pm-12:55 am

1 stop20h 55m

Chengdu

Fri 3/13

9:15 pm-10:00 am

1 stop27h 45m

$772

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

11:35 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Chengdu

Mon 3/9

1:30 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops22h 10m

$804

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

12:00 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Chengdu

Fri 3/13

8:30 pm-10:30 am

1 stop29h 00m

$806

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

12:00 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Chengdu

Sat 3/7

9:00 am-9:30 am

1 stop16h 30m

$806

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Sat 3/28

12:30 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop32h 45m

Chengdu

Sat 4/11

6:55 am-10:05 am

1 stop18h 10m

$857

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Sun 3/29

12:30 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop35h 45m

Chengdu

Sat 4/11

6:55 am-10:05 am

1 stop18h 10m

$857

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

4:20 pm-11:25 am

2 stops27h 05m

Chengdu

Wed 3/11

9:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop16h 30m

$860

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Thu 5/14

12:30 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop32h 45m

Chengdu

Tue 5/26

6:55 am-10:05 am

1 stop18h 10m

$894

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Thu 5/14

12:30 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop35h 45m

Chengdu

Thu 5/28

6:55 am-10:05 am

1 stop18h 10m

$894

San JoseChengdu

SJC - CTU

SJCCTU

San Jose

Wed 1/28

7:00 am-12:35 pm

2 stops37h 35m

Chengdu

Tue 4/7

6:55 am-2:39 pm

2 stops22h 44m

$928

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Chengdu

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chengdu (average of $358). Flying from California to Chengdu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $988). 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.

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.

  • How long is the flight from California to Chengdu?

    Departing from California to Chengdu will take you 18h 25m. California and Chengdu are separated by a distance of 6851 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Sichuan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $355. Users have also found prices from $372 and $377 on Air China and China Eastern, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from California to Chengdu is Los Angeles - Chengdu. You may also consider San Francisco - Chengdu or San Diego - 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chengdu (average of $358). Flying from California to Chengdu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $988). 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 6 airlines flying from California to Chengdu

Discover the top 6 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 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$663Average$954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air ChinaCheapest$674Average$928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$702Average$909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$703Average$1,066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$964Average$1,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,146Average$1,665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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