Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU): what you need to know
Around 18 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Tianfu International Airport.
The timezone in Chengdu is UTC+8, which is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Each week, there are three Los Angeles International Airport to Tianfu International Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, go for the 21:15 Sichuan Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 23:15 with Sichuan Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to catch your LAX to TFU flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Sichuan Airlines has direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tianfu International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Chengdu — and maybe even more of China if you have time.
Sichuan Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Tianfu International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LAX and TFU:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
P23,164 is currently the best price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Tianfu International Airport flight. Return flights start from P38,953. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from LAX to TFU by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tianfu International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX's address is One World Way.
81.05% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from LAX.
To get to Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it takes about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LAX? If you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Tianfu International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Los Angeles International Airport to Tianfu International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TFU instead:
Getting from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport to central Chengdu has a drive time of about 1 hour 15 minutes. It's approximately 72 kilometres away.
When to fly to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Tianfu International Airport is January, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Chengdu based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tianfu International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LAX to TFU in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of China
You've seen Chengdu, now it's time to explore other corners of China. Travel around 193 kilometres east to Nanchong to tick off its top sights. From 小西街 to 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in China, consider Tianshui, roughly 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城 are among the biggest draws.