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$381+ 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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CTU
Feb 19 — Feb 261
Thu 2/19
Thu 2/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Chengdu

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 20, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sat 4/1812:35 am
SFO
-
CTU
1 stop29h 05m
China Southern
Mon 5/41:00 pm
CTU
-
SFO
2 stops22h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 1/19$685
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 4/1412:30 pm
LAX
-
CTU
1 stop32h 45m
China Eastern
Wed 4/296:55 am
CTU
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/19$777
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/2211:30 am
LAX
-
CTU
1 stop21h 25m
China Eastern
Mon 1/262:35 pm
CTU
-
LAX
1 stop34h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/20$779
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/216:34 pm
LAX
-
CTU
2 stops25h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/197:00 pm
CTU
-
LAX
1 stop39h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$784
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sun 11/111:30 am
LAX
-
CTU
1 stop33h 05m
China Eastern
Wed 11/115:30 pm
CTU
-
LAX
1 stop31h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/19$785
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 4/1311:50 pm
LAX
-
CTU
2 stops29h 10m
China Southern
Sat 5/27:00 pm
CTU
-
LAX
1 stop39h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 1/19$787
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sun 3/222:20 pm
LAX
-
CTU
1 stop19h 30m
Air China
Tue 4/282:30 pm
CTU
-
LAX
1 stop19h 30m
Air China
Deal found 1/19$796
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.
Wed 3/1112:30 pm
LAX
-
CTU
1 stop21h 25m
China Eastern
Thu 3/268:45 pm
CTU
-
LAX
1 stop28h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/20$799
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2512:30 pm
LAX
-
CTU
1 stop35h 45m
China Eastern
Mon 8/316:55 am
CTU
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/20$802
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Thu 9/312:35 am
SFO
-
CTU
2 stops26h 00m
China Southern
Sat 9/195:00 pm
CTU
-
SFO
1 stop18h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 1/19$807
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2512:30 pm
LAX
-
CTU
1 stop32h 45m
China Eastern
Sat 9/56:55 am
CTU
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/20$817
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Thu 4/212:00 pm
SFO
-
CTU
1 stop33h 15m
China Eastern
Sun 4/121:30 pm
CTU
-
SFO
1 stop34h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/19$819

Find 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 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$685
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$381
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$818

Good round-trip deal

$522 or less

Good one-way deal

$404 or less
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One-way flight from California to Chengdu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($65 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Chengdu that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Chengdu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Tue 2/17

8:55 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops26h 15m

Chengdu

Tue 2/24

11:50 am-6:00 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$838

San JoseChengdu

SJC - CTU

SJCCTU

San Jose

Mon 3/2

6:45 am-12:55 am

2 stops26h 10m

Chengdu

Sat 5/23

6:55 am-2:53 pm

2 stops22h 58m

$952

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Sun 3/15

11:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Chengdu

Sun 3/29

12:00 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$953

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Wed 3/11

10:50 am-12:55 am

2 stops23h 05m

Chengdu

Wed 3/25

9:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop27h 50m

$978

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

12:00 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop32h 30m

Chengdu

Sat 5/23

6:55 am-5:50 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$981

San JoseChengdu

SJC - CTU

SJCCTU

San Jose

Thu 3/5

6:45 am-12:35 pm

2 stops37h 50m

Chengdu

Thu 3/12

5:30 pm-2:39 pm

2 stops36h 09m

$1,004

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 3/23

1:00 pm-12:55 am

1 stop20h 55m

Chengdu

Mon 3/30

1:30 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops42h 58m

$1,006

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Wed 4/1

1:00 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop32h 25m

Chengdu

Sat 4/11

8:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop17h 30m

$1,022

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Wed 3/11

11:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Chengdu

Fri 3/27

8:30 am-7:30 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$1,033

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Wed 3/18

11:00 pm-11:15 am

1 stop21h 15m

Chengdu

Wed 3/25

12:30 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$1,037

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Best time to book a flight from California to Chengdu

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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 26h 10m. California and Chengdu are separated by a distance of 6881 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 Jose - 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 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$663Average$1,003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air ChinaCheapest$674Average$921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$702Average$909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$703Average$1,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$964Average$1,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,146Average$1,665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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