Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Guangzhou (Huadu) (CTU–CAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CTU–CAN is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Air China and Shenzhen Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 759 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 49 | 32N, 32Q, 738, 7M8 | 2h31-2h40 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| CA Air China | 42 | 320, 321, 32Q | 1h56-2h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: SC | 42 | 320, 321, 32Q | 2h10-2h45 | – | Star Alliance | SC |
| EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación Also: 3U | 7 | 320 | 2h35 | – | – | 3U |
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U | 7 | 320 | 2h25 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| TV Tibet Airlines | 7 | 320 | 2h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Guangzhou (Huadu) from Chengdu (Shuangliu)
| Metric | CTU→CAN | TFU→CAN | MIG→CAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CTU | – | 34 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 9 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 245 | 106 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 35m | 2h 20m | 2h 40m |
Travel Essentials
CTU: CST · CAN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu), it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu).
Metro Line 3 North Extension connects T1 and T2 to the city centre (30–40 min, ¥8–10). Trains run until around midnight. Airport shuttle buses serve Guangzhou East, Tianhe Coach Terminal, and other zones (¥26–36, 40–70 min).Taxis from the arrivals area use a meter; Guangzhou city centre costs ¥80–130 with highway tolls added. DiDi ride-hail is widely available and typically costs less. High-speed rail connections to Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and other Pearl River Delta cities are available from Guangzhou South station (metro transfer required).
Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers are long, hot, and extremely humid (28–35°C from May–September) with heavy rain and typhoon risk. Tropical storms regularly cause cancellations in July and August. Winters are mild and dry (8–18°C) with some fog in January–February that can delay departures.
Spring (March–April) is warm but wet with persistent drizzle. Autumn (October–November) is the most comfortable period with lower humidity and clear skies. Air quality varies. Pollution combined with humidity creates haze that occasionally reduces visibility.
CTU–CAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Chengdu to Guangzhou: Southwest China to the Pearl River Delta
CTU–CAN connects Chengdu, Sichuan's capital and the economic center of southwest China, to Guangzhou, the manufacturing and trade gateway of the Pearl River Delta. Sichuan Airlines, Air China, and China Southern collectively operate dozens of daily nonstop departures across the two Chengdu airports (CTU and TFU). Block time runs about 2 hours 30 minutes. The corridor is among China's highest-volume domestic routes by frequency. Demand comes from business travel between the two economic zones, Sichuan migrant workers in the Pearl River Delta, and supply chain logistics executives moving between inland manufacturing and coastal export infrastructure.
Two Chengdu Airports and Connection Patterns
Passengers departing Chengdu need to confirm whether their flight uses the older Shuangliu International (CTU) or the newer Tianfu International (TFU). The two airports serve different carriers on overlapping routes and are not interchangeable. They sit on opposite sides of the city. Guangzhou Baiyun International is one of the busiest airports in China, with China Southern's hub making CAN a major hub for Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, and domestic connections. Metro Line 3 gives CAN direct downtown access. Chengdu's metro system serves both airports. Line 10 for Shuangliu and Line 18 for Tianfu. With rides to the city center taking 30–40 minutes.