Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Shanghai (Pudong) (CTU–PVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CA4503
CA Air China
32Q
7:30 AM
CST TT2
10:15 AM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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3U8961
3U Sichuan
321
8:00 AM
CST TT1
10:40 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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3U8963
3U Sichuan
320
9:00 AM
CST TT1
11:45 AM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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CA4517
CA Air China
32Q
9:40 AM
CST T2
12:06 PM
CST
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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CA8594
CA Air China
321
12:05 PM
CST T2
2:55 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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CA8592
CA Air China
359
2:07 PM
CST T2
4:26 PM
CST
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
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CA4509
CA Air China
321
2:35 PM
CST T2
5:20 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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EY5765
EY Etihad
332
2:35 PM
CST TT2
5:40 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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MU5414
MU China Eastern
77W
2:35 PM
CST TT2
5:30 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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EU6667
EU Chengdu
320
3:40 PM
CST TT2
6:20 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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3U8965
3U Sichuan
320
4:00 PM
CST T1
6:40 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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EY5774
EY Etihad
321
5:30 PM
CST TT2
8:10 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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CA4535
CA Air China
32Q
5:30 PM
CST TT2
8:15 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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MU5418
MU China Eastern
320
5:30 PM
CST TT2
8:10 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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EU6677
EU Chengdu
320
5:35 PM
CST TT2
8:00 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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CA8552
CA Air China
321
8:30 PM
CST TT2
10:55 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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MU5408
MU China Eastern
321
9:19 PM
CST TT2
11:52 PM
CST
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
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CA1045
CA Air China
77F
12:05 AM
CST
3:10 AM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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CA8443
CA Air China
77F
12:10 AM
CST
3:10 AM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
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CA8591
CA Air China
320
8:10 AM
CST TT2
11:09 AM
CST
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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CA8593
CA Air China
359
9:05 AM
CST T2
12:11 PM
CST
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AF4402
AF Air France
359
9:05 AM
CST TS1
12:35 PM
CST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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EY5775
EY Etihad
359
9:15 AM
CST T1
12:35 PM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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3U5253
3U Sichuan
359
9:15 AM
CST T1
12:35 PM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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MU5405
MU China Eastern
77W
9:15 AM
CST TS1
12:35 PM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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CA4504
CA Air China
32Q
11:30 AM
CST T2
3:05 PM
CST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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3U8962
3U Sichuan
320
11:55 AM
CST TT2
3:25 PM
CST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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3U8964
3U Sichuan
320
1:20 PM
CST T2
5:05 PM
CST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
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CA4518
CA Air China
32Q
1:30 PM
CST T2
5:00 PM
CST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CA8551
CA Air China
321
3:30 PM
CST TT2
7:00 PM
CST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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MU5407
MU China Eastern
321
4:20 PM
CST T1
7:30 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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CA4510
CA Air China
321
6:35 PM
CST TT2
9:55 PM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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EU6668
EU Chengdu
320
7:25 PM
CST TT2
10:50 PM
CST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8966
3U Sichuan
320
8:00 PM
CST TT2
11:25 PM
CST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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EU6678
EU Chengdu
320
9:05 PM
CST TT2
12:40 AM+1
CST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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MU5419
MU China Eastern
321
9:25 PM
CST T1
12:55 AM+1
CST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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EY5776
EY Etihad
321
9:25 PM
CST T1
12:55 AM+1
CST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CA4536
CA Air China
321
9:30 PM
CST TT2
12:55 AM+1
CST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Shanghai (Pudong)
5 carriers, 119 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 119 Flights/wk 1,059 mi 2h 19m nonstop 58 1-stop hubs

CTU–PVG is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Sichuan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,059 miles in approximately 2h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CTU–PVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 49 321, 32Q, 359 2h19-2h50 Star Alliance
3U Sichuan Airlines 21 320, 321 2h40-2h45
MU China Eastern Airlines 21 320, 321, 77W 2h33-2h55 SkyTeam
EU Chengdu Airlines 14 320 2h25-2h40
EY Etihad Airways 14 321, 332 2h40-3h05
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, EU, MU
321 Airbus A321 – 3U, CA, EY, MU
32Q Airbus A321neo – CA
332 Airbus A330-200 – EY
359 Airbus A350-900 – CA
77W Boeing 777-300ER – MU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + EU + EY (49 flights/wk, 41%)
Star Alliance: CA (49 flights/wk, 41%)
SkyTeam: MU (21 flights/wk, 18%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CTU to PVG direction.
Mon
17
flights
Tue
17
flights
Wed
17
flights
Thu
17
flights
Fri
17
flights
Sat
17
flights
Sun
17
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
17
Nonstop flights
119
Outbound / wk
137
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTU to PVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,180
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Shanghai (Pudong) from Chengdu (Shuangliu)

Nearby airports with service to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Metric CTU→PVG TFU→PVG MIG→PVG
Distance from CTU 34 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 9 2
Weekly flights 119 84 14
Flight time 2h 19m 2h 25m 2h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of CTU with service to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Shanghai (Pudong) is 0 hours the same as Chengdu (Shuangliu).
CTU: CST · PVG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu), it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong).
Distance & Flight Time
1,059 mi / 1,704 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 19m to 3h 5m.
Getting from PVG

Maglev to Longyang Road (8 min, ¥50) is a fast exit; transfer to Metro Line 2 onward. Metro Line 2 runs directly from PVG T1/T2 to People's Square and Hongqiao Airport (1.5–2 hrs, ¥7). Taxis have a meter; expect ¥130–200 to Puxi (west side) depending on destination and traffic tunnels used.Airport buses serve multiple city zones (¥22–36, 60–90 min). DiDi ride-hail is available and typically cheaper than street taxis for longer distances.

Shanghai (Pudong) Climate

Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and oppressively humid (28–37°C) with typhoon risk. Storms can cause flight cancellations with little warning. Winters (December–February) are cold and damp (1–8°C) with occasional frost. Dense fog disrupts departures regularly in January–February.

Spring is rainy and mild. Autumn (October–November) is the most settled period. Clear skies and 12–22°C make it the best window for travel. Pack layers for shoulder seasons. An umbrella is useful year-round.

CTU–PVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Shanghai (Pudong) route.
Route details
Distance1,059 mi / 1,704 km
Flight time2h 19m to 3h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights119 out / 137 return
1-stop connections58 hubs
Origin: CTU
IATA / ICAOCTU / ZUUU
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr20.0M
Elevation1,625 ft / 495 m
Destination: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CTU to PVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport take approximately 2h 19m to 3h 5m. The route covers 1,059 miles.
There are approximately 119 nonstop flights per week from CTU to PVG. The return direction has about 137 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SHA, YNT, LJG, TCZ, ZUH, NGB, HET, SJW, LYI, HKG, CGQ, CSX, DLU, LHW, TAO, YIH, HRB, XMN, HDG, ZHA, NNG, JJN, HGH, BHY, FOC, HAK, NKG, ANC, PEK, CAN, KHN, CGO, KMG, SYX, TSN, WUH, SZX, PKX, SHE, TYN, TNA, SIN, XNN, JHG, XIC, SWA, KHG, INC, HFE, ALA, DZH, FUG, WNZ, URC, FRA, ZRH, AMS and ADD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PVG to CTU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TFU, MIG and YBP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CTU to PVG

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Chengdu Airlines, Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines. With 119 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CTU to PVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CTU to PVG ranges from 2 hours 19 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,059 miles (1,704 km). There are approximately 119 weekly flights outbound and 137 return, totaling 256 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SHA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU), Mianyang (Fucheng) (MIG) and Yibin (Cuiping) (YBP).