Statistics on Los Angeles -Chengdu flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Chengdu (from: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to Chengdu from Los Angeles airport is $ 1150 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 896 (in march) and $ 1611 (in september), which is a saving of $ 254 or a surplus of $ 462 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $596 to $650 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chengdu before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Chengdu plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 14582 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chengdu from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 896, saving $ 254 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1150). Conversely, september will be the most expensive ($ 1611).
Flight Los Angeles -Chengdu: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 703 | $ 1063 | good price |
| February | $ 591 | $ 925 | good price |
| March | $ 584 | $ 896 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 576 | $ 974 | good price |
| May | $ 722 | $ 1111 | good price |
| June | $ 924 | $ 1427 | high price |
| July | $ 865 | $ 1377 | fair price |
| August | $ 774 | $ 1231 | fair price |
| September | $ 699 | $ 1611 the most expensive | very high price |
| October | $ 736 | $ 1035 | good price |
| November | $ 557 | $ 901 | good price |
| December | $ 810 | $ 1236 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Chengdu
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Chengdu range from $325 to $1842. 6% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $325 to $380), 1% at the maximum price (from $1788 to $1842). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $596 to $650 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Chengdu flight
There are 20 companies that serve Los Angeles from Chengdu airport: Cathay Pacific, Xiamen Airlines, Air China, Japan Airlines, Viva Macau, Sichuan Airlines, Hainan Airlines, United, China Southern, China Eastern, Hong Kong Airlines, ANA, Delta, Asiana Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, Singapore Airlines and WestJet.
Data analysis:
Of the 14582 flights analyzed in previous years, Cathay Pacific was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (16% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Chengdu route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -Chengdu flights departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday as your departure date, you can save an average of $63. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $56.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chengdu to Los Angeles departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $106. Conversely, departing from Chengdu on a tuesday may cost you an additional $238.
Top prices Los Angeles -Chengdu
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Chengdu | 24-05 to 30-05-2024 | $ 1367 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| Los Angeles → Chengdu | 13-06 to 19-06-2024 | $ 1442 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| Los Angeles → Chengdu | 01-07 to 31-07-2024 | $ 1616 | layover flight with French bee |
| Los Angeles → Hong Kong | 04-09 to 25-09-2024 | $ 854 | layover flight with China Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Chengdu | 04-10 to 25-10-2024 | $ 1231 | direct flight with Sichuan Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Beijing | 05-11 to 12-11-2024 | $ 980 | layover flight with Philippine Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Guangzhou (Canton) | 03-03 to 16-03-2025 | $ 917 | layover flight with Philippine Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Macao | 21-03 to 29-03-2025 | $ 911 | layover flight with Philippine Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Chengdu | 01-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 1287 | layover flight with Asiana Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Hong Kong | 16-04 to 29-04-2025 | $ 945 | layover flight with China Airlines |
When to book your flight Los Angeles - Chengdu to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Chengdu flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Chengdu, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 811 $, which is a saving of 339 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (237 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Chengdu flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 653 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 741), 4 to 5 months ($ 727) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 585 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 920), 4 to 5 months ($ 635), 5 to 6 months ($ 623) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 550 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 791), 4 to 5 months ($ 823), 5 to 6 months ($ 661), 7 to 8 months ($ 581) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 558 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 969), 3 to 4 months ($ 844), 4 to 5 months ($ 880), 5 to 6 months ($ 705) |
| May | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 686 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1067), 5 to 6 months ($ 1011) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1297 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1350), 3 to 4 months ($ 1336), 4 to 5 months ($ 1389) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1142 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1286), 3 to 4 months ($ 1237), 5 to 6 months ($ 1348) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 942 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 944), 4 to 5 months ($ 1210) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 769 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 859), 3 to 4 months ($ 774), 6 to 7 months ($ 1021) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 780 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 940), 4 to 5 months ($ 843) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 599 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 743), 4 to 5 months ($ 646), 5 to 6 months ($ 688) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 908 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1076), 3 to 4 months ($ 955), 5 to 6 months ($ 931) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Chengdu are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $36. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $42 more.
Los Angeles to Chengdu: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 1367 $1367 to $1367 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1442 $1442 to $1442 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1644 $1616 to $1670 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1231 $1231 to $1231 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1288 $1287 to $1289 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, no month is currently cheaper. We therefore advise you to wait for prices to drop before booking your flight to Chengdu.