Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Chengdu?

Flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Chengdu (CTU).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu?

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu pass through?

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu most commonly connect through: • Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) - 45% of one-stop connections • Shenzhen (SZX) - 24% of one-stop connections • Beijing Capital (PEK) - 14% of one-stop connections • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 14% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 47% on flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $815 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,510, a difference of $695. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Chengdu?

Some of the most popular sights in Chengdu are Furong Ancient City, Tianfu Square and Anren Ancient Town. These are among the most viewed places in Chengdu on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu?

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu takes 00m, covering 7,188 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Chengdu?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Chengdu looking right now?

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Chengdu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $437, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Chengdu?

Flying via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 37m, compared with 20h 32m via Shenzhen (SZX) and 21h 03m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Chengdu?

Chengdu is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles (China Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Chengdu flight?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu range from $841 to $1,510, with an average of $1,072 over the past 12 months. Anything below $841 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu typically range from $841 to $1,510. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $715, on China Southern.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Chengdu?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Chengdu. It’s 24% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 40% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chengdu?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chengdu at $771 round-trip. •June ($1,645) and December ($1,510) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 113% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Chengdu?

China Southern ($715) and Air China ($724) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Chengdu according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Chengdu?

Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) is the most popular layover for the Los Angeles to Chengdu route. 45% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via CAN.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Chengdu?

Flights via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $938. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Los Angeles to Chengdu which airport offers the shortest layover?

Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) had the shortest average connection time for Los Angeles to Chengdu layovers at 10h 33m over the past 3 months.

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Mon, Mar 15 - Mon, Mar 22

11:00 pm - 2:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-CTU Chengdu

24h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

12:30 pm - 7:30 pmCTU Chengdu-LAX Los Angeles

22h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$715China Southern

Thu, Nov 26 - Fri, Dec 11

10:25 pm - 1:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-CTU Chengdu

22h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital

9:55 am - 7:00 pmCTU Chengdu-LAX Los Angeles

25h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital

$724Air China

Tue, Mar 16 - Tue, May 11

12:30 pm - 11:30 amLAX Los Angeles-CTU Chengdu

32h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

5:00 pm - 10:05 amCTU Chengdu-LAX Los Angeles

32h 05m1 stop Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

$729China Eastern

Tue, Mar 16 - Mon, May 10

12:30 pm - 12:55 amLAX Los Angeles-CTU Chengdu

21h 25m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

2:00 pm - 10:05 amCTU Chengdu-LAX Los Angeles

35h 05m1 stop Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

$729China Eastern

Fri, Apr 2 - Fri, Apr 9

11:50 pm - 3:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-CTU Chengdu

24h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

12:00 pm - 8:00 pmCTU Chengdu-LAX Los Angeles

23h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$745China Southern

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19

10:25 pm - 11:25 amLAX Los Angeles-CTU Chengdu

21h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital

4:00 pm - 7:00 pmCTU Chengdu-LAX Los Angeles

19h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital

$773Air China

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 1

9:20 pm - 1:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-CTU Chengdu

24h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

2:40 pm - 9:20 amCTU Chengdu-LAX Los Angeles

34h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$819Cathay Pacific

Thu, Nov 26 - Fri, Dec 11

10:25 pm - 11:50 amLAX Los Angeles-CTU Chengdu

21h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital

11:40 am - 10:31 pmCTU Chengdu-LAX Los Angeles

26h 51m2 stops Beijing Capital Vancouver Intl

$819Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 1

10:45 pm - 10:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-CTU Chengdu

31h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

2:40 pm - 9:20 amCTU Chengdu-LAX Los Angeles

34h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$820Cathay Pacific

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 1

8:55 pm - 9:50 amLAX Los Angeles-CTU Chengdu

20h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

11:50 am - 6:35 pmCTU Chengdu-LAX Los Angeles

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How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu departing in march.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Chengdu?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Chengdu. It’s 24% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 40% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chengdu? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •September is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chengdu at $771 round-trip.
•June ($1,645) and December ($1,510) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 113% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu takes 00m, covering 7,188 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Chengdu?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Chengdu flight?
Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu range from $841 to $1,510, with an average of $1,072 over the past 12 months. Anything below $841 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Chengdu looking right now?
One-way fares from Los Angeles to Chengdu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $437, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Chengdu?
Flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Chengdu (CTU).
Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu pass through?
One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu most commonly connect through:

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Shenzhen (SZX) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 14% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 47% on flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $815 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,510, a difference of $695.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Chengdu?
Flying via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 37m, compared with 20h 32m via Shenzhen (SZX) and 21h 03m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Chengdu?
Chengdu is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles (China Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Chengdu?
Some of the most popular sights in Chengdu are Furong Ancient City, Tianfu Square and Anren Ancient Town. These are among the most viewed places in Chengdu on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $815, about $695 less than Tuesday fares (46% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Los Angeles to Chengdu trip for September. Fares historically average $771 round-trip in that month - typically $874 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chengdu Airport.

• Ruijia Large Hotel Chengdu Airport
• Holiday Inn Express Chengdu Airport Zone By IHG

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