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$334+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CTU
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/281:20 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop17h 05mAir China
Tue 1/131:30 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop20h 30mAir China
Deal found 12/17$980
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2810:00 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop31h 20mChina Southern
Wed 1/1412:30 pmCTU - LAX
2 stops22h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 12/17$992
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/281:20 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop17h 05mAir China
Thu 1/153:00 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop20h 00mAir China
Deal found 12/17$997
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2910:25 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop21h 40mAir China
Wed 1/149:00 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop38h 00mAir China
Deal found 12/17$1,005
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/308:55 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop21h 40mAir China
Sat 1/1710:00 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop28h 00mAir China
Deal found 12/17$1,056
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/2610:00 pmLAX - CTU
2 stops29h 55mChina Southern
Sat 1/1710:30 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop36h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 12/17$1,155
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2810:00 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/161:45 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,235
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2610:00 pmLAX - CTU
2 stops33h 10mChina Southern
Thu 1/89:30 pmCTU - LAX
2 stops37h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 12/16$1,273
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2710:00 pmLAX - CTU
2 stops45h 10mChina Southern
Wed 1/79:30 amCTU - LAX
2 stops25h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 12/16$1,291
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/2710:00 pmLAX - CTU
2 stops26h 10mChina Southern
Sat 1/1710:30 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop36h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 12/17$1,313
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/2510:25 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop22h 30mAir China
Sun 1/189:00 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop38h 00mAir China
Deal found 12/17$1,339

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Chengdu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chengdu (CTU). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$645
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$334
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,516

Good round-trip deal

$589 or less

Good one-way deal

$337 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu that are best for you.

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Los Angeles

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Chengdu

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Tue 1/13

11:30 am-12:55 am

1 stop21h 25m

Chengdu

Sun 1/25

2:35 pm-9:05 am

1 stop34h 30m

$645

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Sun 4/12

11:50 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Chengdu

Fri 4/24

5:00 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$734

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Sat 3/14

12:30 pm-11:40 am

1 stop32h 10m

Chengdu

Fri 3/27

1:50 pm-10:05 am

1 stop35h 15m

$739

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Thu 1/29

10:25 pm-11:25 am

1 stop21h 00m

Chengdu

Thu 2/5

5:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$741

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Sat 3/14

11:00 pm-11:55 am

1 stop21h 55m

Chengdu

Fri 3/27

12:30 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$830

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Mon 2/16

10:00 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop23h 55m

Chengdu

Sat 3/14

12:30 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$844

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Sat 3/14

11:00 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Chengdu

Sat 3/28

12:30 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$844

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Sun 4/12

2:20 pm-12:55 am

1 stop19h 35m

Chengdu

Thu 4/23

5:00 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$865

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Sun 3/29

2:20 pm-9:50 am

3 stops28h 30m

Chengdu

Sun 4/19

9:00 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop38h 10m

$934

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Mon 2/16

8:15 am-10:25 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Chengdu

Wed 3/4

2:35 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$996

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Compare providers for flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Los Angeles to Chengdu in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Chengdu flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Chengdu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Chengdu flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Chengdu flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Los Angeles-Chengdu flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chengdu from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu, you should look to book at least 68 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu (average of $358). Flying from Los Angeles to Chengdu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,168). 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 LAX to CTU?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 December 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Chengdu in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 December 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Sichuan Airlines, China Southern, and China Eastern from Los Angeles to Chengdu by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Sichuan Airlines
7.7
Good
28 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
Sichuan Airlines
7.7
Good
28 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.7
Good
28 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
China Southern
7.5
Good
122 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.7
Good
28 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.7
Good
28 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
Air China
7.1
Good
129 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.7
Good
28 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Chengdu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu?

    For as low as $741, China Eastern can have you in Chengdu from Los Angeles in 21h. The distance between Los Angeles and Chengdu is about 7188 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Chengdu round-trip?

    Flying on Air China is currently your cheapest option to Chengdu, with prices starting at $680. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Eastern and China Southern, with the lowest prices starting at $683 and $702, respectively. Air China is 31% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu are Sichuan Airlines ($355), Air China ($372), and China Southern ($386).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Chengdu?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu (average of $358). Flying from Los Angeles to Chengdu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,168). 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 Los Angeles to Chengdu

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$680Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$683Average$804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$702Average$827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$764Average$1,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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