Travelling from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Tianfu International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 13 hours.
Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Chengdu and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Every week, there are four Tianfu International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board early, pick the 21:55 Sichuan Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 22:30 with Sichuan Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to catch your TFU to LAX flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to Los Angeles (and then discovering more of United States!) is easy with Sichuan Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Tianfu International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
Sichuan Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Sichuan Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for TFU to LAX flights, with 90.0% of services arriving as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Currently, ₹ 27,183 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Tianfu International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 47,630. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from TFU to LAX, reserve your journey seven months before your departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tianfu International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Tianfu International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from TFU land on schedule 86.59% of the time.
Central Chengdu to Tianfu International Airport is around 72 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Need a convenient hotel near TFU? If you're catching an early flight from Tianfu International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you're arriving on a late Tianfu International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near LAX:
Follow your own route with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and see more of Los Angeles and beyond.
Booking your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
The street address for LAX is One World Way.
From Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there by public transport takes around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Tianfu International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Los Angeles. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Tianfu International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Los Angeles during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 32ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from TFU to LAX sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've done Los Angeles, now it's time to discover more of United States. Travel about 177 kilometres south-east to San Diego to tick off its top attractions. From San Diego Zoo to USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
San Jose is another well-known destination in United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without visiting Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.