Flying from Chengdu to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by considering where you'll catch your flight from Chengdu to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are Chengdu's main airports.
Around 13 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Chengdu to Los Angeles International Airport flight.
Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles. The city runs on the UTC-7 timezone and is 15 hours behind Chengdu.
The most popular route is from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Take your pick of 3 direct services every week. Sichuan Airlines operates a 9:45pm departure between TFU and LAX.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Chengdu to LAX. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In high season, expect extended wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
You can find a direct flight from Chengdu to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) leaving from Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
When leaving from TFU, you can catch a direct flight from Chengdu to Los Angeles International Airport with Sichuan Airlines.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between TFU and LAX is Sichuan Airlines.
Sichuan Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 90.0% of its services landing on schedule.
TFU is about 72 kilometres from central Chengdu. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
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Tianfu International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 86.59% of flights that take off from TFU arrive at their destination on time.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Chengdu to Los Angeles International Airport. Check out these connections between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and LAX:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
Depending on road traffic, you can drive to CTU from the centre of Chengdu in around 30 minutes. The airport is approximately 21 kilometres away.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Chengdu to LAX flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport:
Most flights that depart Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport make it to their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 89.89%.
CTU is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.
About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Have a late flight from Chengdu to Los Angeles International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near LAX and get cosy, quick:
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Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Chengdu to Los Angeles International Airport flight.
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Los Angeles. How long it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It typically takes 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
At the moment, ₹ 38,890 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chengdu to Los Angeles International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 76,450. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Chengdu to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is when most people book flights from Chengdu to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Visit Los Angeles in May if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book a Chengdu to LAX flight ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Los Angeles to range from 16ºC to 32ºC.
February has temperatures of between 6ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Chengdu to Los Angeles International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Los Angeles
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There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Bowl are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Los Angeles itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in the United States, consider Bakersfield, roughly 161 kilometres north of Los Angeles. Kern County Museum, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir are key reasons to visit.