Chongqing to Shanghai (Minhang) (CKG–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CKG–SHA is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 880 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U | 49 | 320, 333, 789, 919 | 2h15-2h40 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 14 | 321 | 2h20-2h30 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China Also: SC, ZH | 14 | 738 | 2h25-2h30 | – | Star Alliance | SC, ZH |
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 7 | 738 | 2h20 | – | – | 3U |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 3 | 738 | 2h40 | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, ZH | 2 | – | – | – | – | 3U, ZH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shanghai (Minhang) from Chongqing
| Metric | CKG→SHA | LZO→SHA | TFU→SHA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CKG | – | 85 mi | 139 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 2 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 136 | 14 | 81 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 2h 40m | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
CKG: CST · SHA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chongqing, it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
Chongqing Metro Line 10 runs directly to T3A (the main international and domestic terminal) in 35–45 minutes from Jiaochangkou (city centre), costing ¥6–8. Line 3 also connects to the airport with a transfer. T3B links internally to T3A; check if your terminal is within the same building before choosing a route.Airport shuttle buses serve multiple city zones including Chaotianmen, Guanyinqiao, and Shapingba (¥20–30, 40–70 min). Taxis from the Jiefangbei area cost ¥60–90 and take 40–60 minutes depending on expressway conditions. DiDi is widely available.
Metro Line 2 to People's Square costs ¥6 and takes 30 minutes; runs until midnight. The same line continues east to Pudong Airport (PVG), making cross-airport connections possible without a surface taxi. Line 10 serves additional city destinations.Taxis from SHA to downtown cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min metered). DiDi: ¥35–60. The integrated Hongqiao Railway Station (same terminal complex) connects directly to high-speed rail; this is SHA's major advantage over PVG for domestic connections and onward rail travel. Rental car desks are in the terminal.
Humid subtropical climate with hot, rainy summers and cold, damp winters. Typhoon season (July–September) is the primary disruption risk. Shanghai is regularly affected by typhoon remnants and occasionally by direct landfalls, causing ground stops of several hours. July and August are the hottest months at 32–38°C with high humidity.
Winter (December–February) brings temperatures of 2–10°C with persistent overcast, drizzle, and occasional freezing rain. Dense fog is a regular winter occurrence at SHA and can delay departures for hours. Spring (March–May) sees plum rain (meiyu season) with persistent light rain for weeks at a time. Autumn (October–November) is the most operationally stable period.
CKG–SHA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CKG to SHA
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Air China, Xiamen Air, Shanghai Airlines and Juneyao Air. With 136 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CKG to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CKG to SHA is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 880 miles (1,416 km). There are approximately 136 weekly flights outbound and 129 return, totaling 265 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Wuhan Tianhe, Changsha Huanghua and Nanchang Changbei. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Luzhou (Yunlong) (LZO) and Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU).