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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,363. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chengdu.$1,289 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,289, select.
Chengdu.$1,299 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,299, select.
Chengdu.$1,318 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,318, select.
Chengdu.$1,338 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,338, select.
Chengdu.$1,338 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Mar, returning Sun, 28 Mar.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Sun, 28 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,338, select.
Chengdu.$1,343 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,343, select.
Chengdu.$1,343 per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 Aug, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,343, select.
Chengdu.$1,350 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Apr, returning Tue, 18 May.Return flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 27 Apr, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 18 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,350, select.
Chengdu.$1,363 per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 Aug, returning Sat, 29 Aug.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,363, select.
Chengdu.$1,364 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Fri, 9 Oct.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,364, select.
Chengdu.$1,410 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,410, select.
Chengdu.$1,413 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Mar, returning Fri, 2 Apr.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,413, select.
Chengdu.$1,414 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,414, select.
Chengdu.$1,423 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan, returning Sun, 17 Jan.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,423, select.
Chengdu.$1,429 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Tue, 15 Dec.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,429, select.
Chengdu.$1,451 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,451, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chengdu

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles to Chengdu flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from $1,902
Aug
from $1,363
Sep
from $1,299
Oct
from $1,364
Nov
from $1,338
Dec
from $1,410
Jan
from $1,423
Feb
from $1,506
Mar
from $1,338
Apr
from $1,452
May
from $2,092
Jun
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Direct flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu

Alternative Los Angeles to Chengdu routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Los Angeles to Chengdu? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Chengdu Shuangliu International

14km from central Chengdu
Closest
from $1,338
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Chengdu Tianfu International

55km from central Chengdu
Cheapest
from $1,289
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Los Angeles to Chengdu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,289
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time16 hrs, 9 mins
Most popular airlineSichuan Airlines
Average flights per week4

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles 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 to Chengdu is $1,289. 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.
16 hours and 9 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Chengdu.
Sichuan Airlines flies direct from Los Angeles to Chengdu.
As of July 2026, there are 4 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to Chengdu.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chengdu is usually September.
If you're flying from Los Angeles, the cheapest airport near Chengdu is Chengdu Tianfu International – which is 54.6 km away from the centre of Chengdu. We've found flights into this airport from $1,289.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Chengdu on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 16 hours and 9 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 July, the average temperature is usually around 27°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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Chengdu is Xiamen Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is Sichuan Airlines.

Flying from Los Angeles to Chengdu: what you need to know

  • There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Los Angeles. Explore your options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when organising your flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu.

  • When choosing where to land in Chengdu, Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are the chief entry points.

  • Around 15 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Los Angeles to Chengdu flight.

  • Chengdu is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles and follows the UTC+8 timezone.

  • With two weekly flights between the two airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is the busiest route. Hop on the first flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu with Sichuan Airlines at 23:15. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the last departure from LAX to TFU is with Sichuan Airlines at 23:15.

  • For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your Los Angeles to Chengdu flight.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu

  • Lock in cheap Los Angeles to Chengdu flights by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.

  • The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Los Angeles to Chengdu is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' Los Angeles to Chengdu flights.

Flying from Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • Set out from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu. From LAX, you can travel directly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

  • Sichuan Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct Los Angeles to Chengdu plane tickets from LAX.

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Los Angeles to Chengdu flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Los Angeles International Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:

    • Guangzhou Airport (CAN)

    • Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

    • Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)

  • LAX is around 19 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.

  • Searching for a handy hotel close to Los Angeles International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

  • Los Angeles International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination on time.

  • The address for LAX is One World Way.

Arriving in Chengdu

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

  • The distance from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu is approximately 48 kilometres. It takes about 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.

  • If you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near TFU:

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

  • Central Chengdu is about 11 kilometres from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). As soon as your flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 35 minutes.

  • Travelling by public transport will take around 45 minutes.

  • Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to CTU. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu:

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

Best time to go to Chengdu

  • December is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu. To skip the crowds, head to Chengdu in March.

  • Book a Los Angeles to Chengdu ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chengdu to range from 21ºC to 33ºC.

  • Search for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 13ºC on average.

More about Chengdu

Explore more of China

  • Nanchong is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen Chengdu. Around 193 kilometres to the east, top sights here include Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area - Wanjuanlou Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.

  • Around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu, Tianshui is another favourite stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with Qimulin Mountain, Yuquanguan Scenic Area and Tianshui Shenjin Mountain Provincial Forest Park.

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