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$382+ Cheap flights from the United States to Chengdu (CTU)

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LAX — CTU
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from USA to Chengdu

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Chengdu flight deals. Data was last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$677
(IEagle)

One-way from

$382
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,188

Good round-trip deal

$659 or less

Good one-way deal

$411 or less
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Cheapest flights from USA to Chengdu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2310:00 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/91:45 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$677
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2212:35 amSFO - CTU
2 stops31h 05mChina Southern
Mon 10/133:00 pmCTU - SFO
2 stops20h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 9/16$683
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/3010:00 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop21h 25mAir China
Tue 10/712:30 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop21h 30mAir China
Deal found 9/16$685
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/3012:30 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop21h 25mChina Eastern
Thu 11/62:35 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop34h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/15$687
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/2110:00 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop22h 15mAir China
Tue 10/2811:50 amCTU - LAX
1 stop22h 10mAir China
Deal found 9/15$688
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2712:30 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop21h 25mChina Eastern
Sun 11/28:50 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop28h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/16$695
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3012:30 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop21h 25mChina Eastern
Tue 11/1112:55 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/16$697
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1711:30 amLAX - CTU
1 stop21h 25mChina Eastern
Mon 12/15:30 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop31h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/15$706
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/3010:00 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop21h 25mAir China
Mon 10/135:00 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop18h 10mAir China
Deal found 9/16$712
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2412:30 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop20h 25mChina Eastern
Sun 11/235:30 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop31h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/17$713
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/2110:00 pmLAX - CTU
1 stop22h 15mAir China
Wed 10/298:00 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop39h 00mAir China
Deal found 9/15$715
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/1611:30 amLAX - CTU
1 stop33h 05mChina Eastern
Tue 2/172:35 pmCTU - LAX
1 stop34h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/17$718

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Chengdu that are best for you.

Fly from

USA

Fly to

Chengdu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Tue 10/28

12:30 pm-12:55 am

1 stop21h 25m

Chengdu

Sun 11/2

1:50 pm-10:05 am

1 stop35h 15m

$695

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Wed 11/19

12:00 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Chengdu

Wed 11/26

8:00 am-9:30 am

1 stop17h 30m

$719

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Wed 10/1

12:30 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop32h 45m

Chengdu

Wed 10/15

6:55 am-10:05 am

1 stop18h 10m

$746

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Mon 11/17

10:00 pm-11:15 am

1 stop21h 15m

Chengdu

Tue 12/2

10:35 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop35h 55m

$772

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Sun 11/16

10:00 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop31h 20m

Chengdu

Tue 12/2

10:35 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop35h 55m

$772

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Wed 10/29

12:30 pm-12:55 am

1 stop21h 25m

Chengdu

Mon 11/3

8:50 pm-9:05 am

1 stop28h 15m

$795

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Sat 11/15

11:30 am-12:55 am

1 stop21h 25m

Chengdu

Mon 12/1

5:30 pm-9:05 am

1 stop31h 35m

$798

NewarkChengdu

EWR - CTU

EWRCTU

Newark

Mon 11/3

2:45 pm-10:30 am

2 stops30h 45m

Chengdu

Tue 11/18

1:30 pm-5:00 am

2 stops28h 30m

$807

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 10/20

12:35 am-3:40 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Chengdu

Mon 11/10

1:35 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$807

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Fri 10/3

11:50 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop24h 50m

Chengdu

Sat 10/11

5:00 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$809

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China Southern

China Southern's first class offers cocoon-style seats that turn into fully flat beds with extra privacy.


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China Eastern

China Eastern's staggered mini-suites offer privacy with individual doors on Boeing 787 and Airbus A350.


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Best time to book a flight from USA to Chengdu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Chengdu

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Chengdu (average of $885). Flying from USA 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 US to CTU?

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 September 17, 2025.

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

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 September 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern, United Airlines, and Air China from the United States 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
7.5
Good
110 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
Air China
7.3
Good
101 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
166 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from USA 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 United States?

    For a flight from United States to Chengdu, you will be flying into Chengdu. Chengdu (CTU) is just 9.4 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from USA to Chengdu?

    Airlines like China Eastern, Air China, and China Southern fly from USA to Chengdu in about 19h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 50m. USA and Chengdu are separated by a distance of 6851 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Chengdu?

    Most travelers choose Boston Logan Intl - Chengdu, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chengdu or Los Angeles - Chengdu when deciding on the best route from USA to Chengdu.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Chengdu (average of $885). Flying from USA 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 USA to Chengdu

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$688Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$705Average$1,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$751Average$995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$763Average$1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,145Average$1,665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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