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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Chengdu:

• Earliest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 1:40 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 1:40 pm.

The flight takes about 16h 10m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu takes 16h 10m, covering 7,188 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu range from $887 to $1,466, with an average of $1,134 over the past 12 months. Anything below $887 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the $1,134 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $715 round-trip via Shenzhen (SZX), compared to $1,217 for nonstop.

Sichuan Airlines is the only airline operating Los Angeles to Chengdu flights. 81% of its flights are on time.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Sichuan Airlines and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Chengdu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $442, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Chengdu route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 50m.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Shenzhen (SZX) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $980 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,269, a difference of $289.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Sichuan Airlines operates flights between Los Angeles and Chengdu.

Flying via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 41m, compared with 20h 21m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 20h 42m via Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN).

Chengdu is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles (China Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Sichuan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.