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$346+ 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 7/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CTU
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles 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 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$654
(oojo)

One-way from

$346
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,275

Good round-trip deal

$681 or less

Good one-way deal

$415 or less
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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 July 3, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/1210:00 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop22h 15mAir China
Tue 8/261:30 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop20h 30mAir China
Deal found 7/2$654
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 8/611:50 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop22h 50mChina Southern
Fri 9/57:00 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop39h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 7/2$666
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 9/312:30 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop32h 45mChina Eastern
Tue 9/96:55 amCTU - LAX
1 stop18h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/2$781
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 9/511:50 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/223:00 pmCTU - LAX
3 stops31h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$843

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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 July 3, 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

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Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Tue 8/12

10:00 pm-11:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

Chengdu

Tue 8/26

1:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$654

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Wed 8/6

11:50 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Chengdu

Fri 9/5

7:00 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop39h 40m

$666

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Wed 9/3

12:30 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop32h 45m

Chengdu

Tue 9/9

6:55 am-10:05 am

1 stop18h 10m

$781

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Fri 9/5

11:50 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Chengdu

Mon 9/22

3:00 pm-7:28 am

3 stops31h 28m

$843

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Tue 7/22

10:00 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$346

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Wed 8/6

11:50 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$350

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Sun 7/13

12:30 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop32h 45m

$425

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Fri 9/5

10:00 am-10:45 am

3 stops33h 45m

$527

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Deals found on 7/2

Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu

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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 June 27, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu, you should look to book at least 80 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu (average of $885). Flying from Los Angeles to Chengdu in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,798). 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 July 3, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Chengdu in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern, Air China, 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.
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

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
7.6
Good
100 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

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 China
7.2
Good
92 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

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
7.1
Good
152 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

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 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.

  • 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 $654. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and China Eastern, with the lowest prices starting at $666 and $781, respectively. Air China is 43% 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 Air China ($346), China Southern ($350), and China Eastern ($425).

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu (average of $885). Flying from Los Angeles to Chengdu in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,798). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$747Average$955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$751Average$1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$763Average$800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
China EasternCheapest$768Average$950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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