Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU): what you need to know
Chengdu's timezone is UTC+8, making Chengdu 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your LAX to CTU flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between LAX and CTU:
Beijing Capital International Airport
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How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport flight is ج.م. 18,558. A return fare right now is ج.م. 30,804. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LAX to CTU. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LAX to CTU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX reach their destination on time.
Los Angeles International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near LAX:
Arriving at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
If you're coming in on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near CTU:
Getting from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to central Chengdu
CTU is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to the centre of Chengdu has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
When to fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
April is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Chengdu in February.
Lock in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport for August if you want to explore Chengdu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 33ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to CTU in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of China
Chengdu has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres east of Chengdu, a trip to Nanchong will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like 小西街, 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.
Around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu, Tianshui is another essential stop in China. Start your sightseeing at 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.