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Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Chengdu flights:

• Sichuan Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Sichuan Airlines operates flights between Los Angeles and Chengdu.

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $685 round-trip via Shenzhen (SZX), compared to $1,185 for nonstop.

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

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 62% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 4% of one-stop connections

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Los Angeles to Chengdu route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,027 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,230, a difference of $203. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 50 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Chengdu are Chengdu City Centre, Chunxi Road and Furong Ancient City. These are among the most viewed places in Chengdu on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 11:15 pm and lands at 3:00 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:15 pm and lands at 3:00 pm.

The flight takes about 15h 45m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 28% above the route average of $1,097. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu takes 15h 45m, 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.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Chengdu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $436, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Sichuan Airlines is the only airline operating Los Angeles to Chengdu flights. 76% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 27m, compared with 20h 39m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 20h 53m via Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN).

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.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu range from $917 to $1,480, with an average of $1,097 over the past 12 months. Anything below $917 counts as a good deal.