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$338+ 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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CTU
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
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 August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$642
(oojo)

One-way from

$338
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$919

Good round-trip deal

$634 or less

Good one-way deal

$411 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 August 20, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/910:00 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop22h 15mAir China
Mon 10/139:00 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop37h 00mAir China
Deal found 8/18$642
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Tue 9/910:00 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop21h 30mAir China
Tue 10/141:30 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop20h 30mAir China
Deal found 8/18$650
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2812:30 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop20h 25mChina Eastern
Sun 10/195:00 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop32h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/19$657
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/412:30 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop32h 45mChina Eastern
Thu 10/96:55 amCTU - LAX
1 stop18h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/19$670
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Mon 9/811:25 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop20h 05mAir China
Tue 10/142:30 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop19h 30mAir China
Deal found 8/18$680
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Tue 11/189:00 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop34h 45mAir China
Tue 12/22:00 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop20h 00mAir China
Deal found 8/18$684
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/1112:30 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop35h 45mChina Eastern
Sat 10/41:30 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop35h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/19$695
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/811:25 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop21h 00mAir China
Thu 10/94:00 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop19h 10mAir China
Deal found 8/19$703
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Mon 9/811:25 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop19h 30mAir China
Sun 10/127:00 amCTU - LAX
1 stop19h 00mAir China
Deal found 8/18$711
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/312:30 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop32h 45mChina Eastern
Sun 10/196:55 amCTU - LAX
1 stop18h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/18$713
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2112:00 pmSFO - CTU
1 stop33h 15mChina Eastern
Thu 8/286:55 amCTU - SFO
1 stop17h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/19$715
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/910:00 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop32h 05mAir China
Sun 10/59:00 amCTU - LAX
1 stop17h 00mAir China
Deal found 8/19$716

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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 August 20, 2025.
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 9/9

10:00 pm-11:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

Chengdu

Mon 10/13

9:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop37h 00m

$642

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Tue 10/14

10:00 pm-11:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

Chengdu

Tue 11/18

2:00 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$650

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Tue 9/16

10:00 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop24h 45m

Chengdu

Tue 9/23

1:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$650

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Tue 9/9

10:00 pm-10:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

Chengdu

Tue 10/14

1:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$650

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Sun 9/28

12:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Chengdu

Sun 10/19

5:00 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 05m

$657

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Thu 9/4

12:30 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop32h 45m

Chengdu

Thu 10/9

6:55 am-10:05 am

1 stop18h 10m

$670

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Thu 9/4

12:30 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop32h 45m

Chengdu

Mon 10/6

6:55 am-10:05 am

1 stop18h 10m

$670

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Tue 11/4

9:00 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop27h 20m

Chengdu

Wed 11/12

8:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop39h 00m

$680

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Sun 9/14

2:20 pm-9:55 am

1 stop28h 35m

Chengdu

Tue 9/23

2:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$680

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Mon 9/15

11:25 pm-10:30 am

1 stop20h 05m

Chengdu

Mon 9/22

9:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop37h 00m

$680

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chengdu (average of $885). Flying from California to Chengdu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,650). 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 CA to CTU?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 August 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Chengdu as you normally would.

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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 20h 25m. California and Chengdu are separated by a distance of 7188 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chengdu (average of $885). Flying from California to Chengdu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,650). 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 5 airlines flying from California to Chengdu

Discover the top 5 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 August 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$695Average$1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$705Average$976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$751Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$763Average$800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,145Average$1,545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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