Travelling from Los Angeles to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG): What you need to know
There are two main airports where your trip can begin in Los Angeles. Check out your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when organising your flight from Los Angeles to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG).
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is located in Chongqing. The city operates on the UTC+8 timezone and is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Los Angeles to CKG.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Los Angeles to CKG that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LAX and CKG include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that take off from LAX land on time.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
You can reach VNY from central Los Angeles in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to CKG flight:
About Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
Reserve a hotel near CKG if you're catching a late flight from Los Angeles to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
CKG is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is $590. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,226. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to CKG. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Los Angeles to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Finding a cheap flight ticket from Los Angeles to CKG couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when prices go down.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Los Angeles to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Los Angeles to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG). June is the busiest month to visit Chongqing. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in February.
Before locking in your Los Angeles to CKG flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Chongqing, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Chongqing
Start your Chongqing trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Three Gorges of Yangtze River in Chongqing and Night View of Mountain City are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Chongqing itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Night Tour Of Jialing River And Yangtze River.
Explore more of China
Chongqing has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of China you should also see. Around 257 kilometres west of Chongqing, a trip to Chengdu will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like 熊猫滚滚, 熊猫园 and Tianfu Panda Tower.
If there's time to check out another side of China, consider Nanchong, about 129 kilometres north-west of Chongqing. Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area are among the biggest draws.