Travelling from Los Angeles to Tianfu International Airport (TFU): What you need to know
Start your holiday planning by working out where you'll board your flight from Los Angeles to Tianfu International Airport (TFU). Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the main airports in Los Angeles.
The average duration of a direct Los Angeles to Tianfu International Airport flight is 15 hours 20 minutes.
Tianfu International Airport is located in Chengdu. The city operates on the UTC+8 timezone and is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is the most popular route, with 2 direct services each week. You can get from LAX to TFU on Sichuan Airlines's 11:15pm departure.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Los Angeles to TFU.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You can take a direct flight from Los Angeles to Tianfu International Airport (TFU) out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
You can travel on a direct flight from Los Angeles to Tianfu International Airport with Sichuan Airlines. This top airline offers services from LAX.
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with Sichuan Airlines between LAX and TFU.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Los Angeles to TFU with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LAX and TFU include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Los Angeles to Tianfu International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from LAX land at their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
You can arrive at VNY from central Los Angeles in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Los Angeles to TFU flight? Kick back in a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
About Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
If you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Tianfu International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near TFU:
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Tianfu International Airport is R 6,692. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 13,008. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Book five months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to TFU.
The best month for landing cheap Los Angeles to Tianfu International Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles to Tianfu International Airport (TFU). Plan your visit to Chengdu in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Los Angeles to TFU plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Tianfu International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Chengdu
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Chengdu right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Tianfu International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. 熊猫滚滚, 熊猫园 and Tianfu Panda Tower are highlights which should feature on any good Chengdu itinerary.
Explore more of China
You've done Chengdu, now it's time to explore other corners of China. Travel around 161 kilometres east to Nanchong to check off its top attractions. From Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area to Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 105 kilometres south of Chengdu, Zigong is another essential stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Zigong Dinosaur Museum, Chinese Lantern Museum and 恐龙世界.