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$392+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA 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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CTU
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Irvine to Chengdu are usually found in March or February, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Chengdu

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

Round-trip from

$1,032
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$392
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,773
From Irvine to Chengdu
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Cheapest flights from Irvine to Chengdu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 12, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/2412:30 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop32h 45mChina Eastern
vie. 9/56:55 amCTU - LAX
1 stop18h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/10$1,032
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/1911:25 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop20h 05mAir China
dom. 9/288:30 pmCTU - LAX
2 stops61h 30mAir China
Deal found 6/11$1,033
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/2511:50 pmLAX - CTU
2 stops29h 10mChina Southern
mié. 9/31:00 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 6/10$1,036
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
mar. 7/110:00 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
mar. 7/812:30 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,066
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/268:40 pmLAX - CTU
2 stops34h 55mAir Canada
dom. 10/1210:00 amCTU - LAX
2 stops26h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$1,380

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine 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 junio 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Chengdu that are best for you.

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Irvine

Fly to

Chengdu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

dom. 8/24

12:30 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop32h 45m

Chengdu

vie. 9/5

6:55 am-10:05 am

1 stop18h 10m

$1,032

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

vie. 9/19

11:25 pm-10:30 am

1 stop20h 05m

Chengdu

dom. 9/28

8:30 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops61h 30m

$1,033

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

lun. 8/25

11:50 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops29h 10m

Chengdu

mié. 9/3

1:00 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$1,036

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

mar. 7/1

10:00 pm-10:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

Chengdu

mar. 7/8

12:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$1,066

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

vie. 9/26

8:40 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops34h 55m

Chengdu

dom. 10/12

10:00 am-9:28 pm

2 stops26h 28m

$1,380

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

mar. 9/2

10:00 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$392

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

mié. 8/27

11:50 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$397

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

jue. 8/28

11:25 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$483

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

mié. 7/16

12:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$512

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

mar. 8/5

8:40 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops33h 50m

$970

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/11

Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Chengdu

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to Chengdu. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Irvine to Chengdu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Chengdu (average of $885). Flying from Irvine to Chengdu in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,814). 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 IR9 to CTU?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine 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 junio 12, 2025.

When flying from Irvine 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 junio 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Irvine to Chengdu, see what other customers have to say about China Southern, China Eastern and Air Canada. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Eastern
7.2
Good
150 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,531 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Irvine 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 Irvine?

    For a flight from Irvine to Chengdu, you will be flying into Chengdu. Chengdu (CTU) is just 9.4 mi from the center of the city. Chengdu is the only Chengdu airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Irvine per day. 4 airlines have flights to Chengdu from Irvine on a regular basis.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Air China. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $392. Users have also found prices from $397 and $512 on China Southern and China Eastern, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Chengdu (average of $885). Flying from Irvine to Chengdu in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,814). 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 Irvine to Chengdu

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$749Average$967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$763Average$931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
China EasternCheapest$768Average$999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$776Average$1,363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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