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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles International to Chengdu? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chengdu.R 7,168 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Sep.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 14 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,168, select.
Chengdu.R 7,501 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Aug.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,501, select.
Chengdu.R 7,876 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Jul.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 6 Jul, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,876, select.
Chengdu.R 8,408 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,408, select.
Chengdu.R 8,778 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Nov.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 28 Nov, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,778, select.
Chengdu.R 9,791 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Jun.One-way flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 27 Jun, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,791, select.
Chengdu.R 10,099 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Sep.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 14 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,099, select.
Chengdu.R 10,316 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Aug.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 29 Aug, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,316, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Chengdu

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles International to Chengdu flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jun
from R 9,791
Jul
from R 7,876
Aug
from R 7,501
Sep
from R 7,168
Oct
from R 8,408
Nov
from R 8,778
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Jan
from R 13,473
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Mar
from R 10,639
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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Los Angeles International to Chengdu? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Los Angeles to Chengdu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 7,168
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time15 hrs, 25 mins
Most popular airlineSichuan Airlines
Average flights per week8

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International to Chengdu: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Chengdu: Chengdu Shuangliu International and Chengdu Tianfu International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles International to Chengdu is R 12,827. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
15 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles International to Chengdu.
Sichuan Airlines flies direct from Los Angeles International to Chengdu.
As of June 2025, there are 4 flights per week flying from Los Angeles International to Chengdu.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Chengdu is usually June 2025.
If you're flying from Los Angeles International Airport, the cheapest airport near Chengdu is Chengdu Tianfu International – which is 54.7 km away from the centre of Chengdu. We've found flights into this airport from R 12,827.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Chengdu on Tuesday, 2 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 15 hours and 25 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chengdu but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chengdu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 26°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chengdu, when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 0°C. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, Air China and Sichuan Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Chengdu.

Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chengdu: what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Chengdu and you'll be travelling for an average of 13 hours 25 minutes.

  • The timezone in Chengdu is UTC+8. The city is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles, where Los Angeles International Airport is located.

  • The busiest route is from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU). There are two weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LAX to TFU is the 23:15 Sichuan Airlines service. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 23:15 with Sichuan Airlines.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your LAX to Chengdu flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.

  • Begin your journey at LAX and travel straight to Tianfu International Airport (TFU). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Los Angeles International Airport to Chengdu tickets.

  • Sichuan Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chengdu.

  • We make it easy to book flight tickets from LAX to Chengdu with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

  • Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Chengdu? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near LAX:

  • Los Angeles International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that take off from LAX arrive at their destination without delay.

  • You'll find LAX at One World Way.

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chengdu

  • R 7,168 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Chengdu flight. A return flight ticket starts at R 12,827. These prices can change based on demand and availability.

  • To pick up cheap flights from LAX to Chengdu, book your trip six months before your departure date.

  • October is the best month for picking up an incredible deal on Los Angeles International Airport to Chengdu tickets. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • There's no need to check back constantly to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from LAX to Chengdu.

  • Save money on your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Chengdu with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Chengdu

Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

  • Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is around 72 kilometres from the centre of Chengdu. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Consider booking a hotel near TFU if you have a late flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Chengdu. Check in to one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

  • After your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Chengdu has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Chengdu is roughly 21 kilometres from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

  • Following your LAX to Chengdu flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel near CTU. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:

  • The address for Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is Airport Expressway Entrance.

Best time to go to Chengdu

  • Visit Chengdu in peak season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chengdu during low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.

  • The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Los Angeles International Airport to Chengdu flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LAX to Chengdu in January when temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).

More about Chengdu

Explore more of China

  • Nanchong is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen Chengdu. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include 六合丝博园, 印象嘉陵江文创小镇 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.

  • Tianshui is another must-experience destination in China and is around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. No trip is complete without experiencing 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.

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