Travelling from Chengdu to Los Angeles: what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Chengdu. Check out your options departing from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) or Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) when organizing your flight from Chengdu to Los Angeles.
When planning your arrival in Los Angeles, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the major hubs.
12 hours 59 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Chengdu to Los Angeles. Operating on the UTC-7 timezone, Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Chengdu.
Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are 4 weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from Chengdu to Los Angeles is with Sichuan Airlines at 22:30. Go for the first TFU to LAX departure with Sichuan Airlines at 21:55 if you're more of an early bird.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chengdu to Los Angeles, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Heading off during a peak time like a public holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
To visit United States for tourism purposes, you will require an embassy visa if you have a passport from China. However, visa rules can change and you may need additional documents depending on the purpose and length of your trip. Always check the most up-to-date guidelines before you book your cheap flight from Chengdu to Los Angeles.
Flying from Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Jet off from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) on a nonstop flight from Chengdu to Los Angeles. From TFU, you can fly directly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Sichuan Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Chengdu to Los Angeles leaving from TFU.
TFU is approximately 72 kilometres from central Chengdu. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour and 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
After a relaxed start to your vacation? Stay near Tianfu International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chengdu to Los Angeles or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Break up your flight from Chengdu to Los Angeles with a stop at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). A main stopover between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and Los Angeles, it's a great opportunity to unwind before your onward flight.
CTU is roughly 21 kilometres from central Chengdu. It takes 31 minutes or so to get to the airport when driving from the city centre.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Chengdu to Los Angeles? Check in to a hotel near Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport before your vacation officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
Arriving in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is around 32 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 54 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chengdu to Los Angeles, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Once your flight from Chengdu to Los Angeles has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 34 minutes by car. Central Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take about 1 hour and 41 minutes.
There are some comfortable stays to park your luggage (and yourself) near VNY. Settle in after your flight from Chengdu to Los Angeles at one of these well-located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Los Angeles
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chengdu to Los Angeles is C$577. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,050. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Book 10 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flights from Chengdu to Los Angeles.
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Best time to go to Los Angeles
July is the busiest month for flights from Chengdu to Los Angeles. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Los Angeles in May.
Before booking a flight from Chengdu to Los Angeles, consider the type of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap flights from Chengdu to Los Angeles sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Los Angeles right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Chengdu to Los Angeles:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are essential stops on your Los Angeles itinerary.
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