Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Shenzhen (CTU–SZX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3U8797
3U Sichuan
320
6:15 AM
CST T1
8:40 AM
CST
2h 25m
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3U8701
3U Sichuan
320
7:15 AM
CST TT1
9:35 AM
CST
2h 20m
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EU2217
EU Chengdu
320
7:55 AM
CST TT2
10:15 AM
CST
2h 20m
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CA4337
CA Air China
321
8:30 AM
CST TT2
10:55 AM
CST
2h 25m
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CA4325
CA Air China
321
9:30 AM
CST T2
11:55 AM
CST
2h 25m
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CA4339
CA Air China
32Q
9:55 AM
CST TT2
12:30 PM
CST
2h 35m
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CZ5862
CZ China Southern
32Q
10:50 AM
CST T1
1:10 PM
CST
2h 20m
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ZH9402
ZH Shenzhen
321
10:55 AM
CST T2
12:55 PM
CST
2h
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CA3684
CA Air China
321
10:55 AM
CST T2
12:55 PM
CST
2h
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CA3686
CA Air China
321
11:50 AM
CST T2
2:10 PM
CST
2h 20m
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ZH9404
ZH Shenzhen
330
11:50 AM
CST TT2
2:10 PM
CST
2h 20m
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3U8703
3U Sichuan
321
12:29 PM
CST T1
2:30 PM
CST
2h 1m
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CA3706
CA Air China
738
1:25 PM
CST TT2
3:50 PM
CST
2h 25m
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ZH9406
ZH Shenzhen
738
1:25 PM
CST T2
3:55 PM
CST
2h 30m
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CZ5894
CZ China Southern
32Q
1:45 PM
CST T1
3:55 PM
CST
2h 10m
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CA4313
CA Air China
330
2:00 PM
CST TT2
4:35 PM
CST
2h 35m
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3U8705
3U Sichuan
320
2:22 PM
CST T1
4:22 PM
CST
2h
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TV9901
TV Tibet
330
2:30 PM
CST TT2
4:40 PM
CST
2h 10m
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MU6815
MU China Eastern
320
4:15 PM
CST TT2
6:20 PM
CST
2h 5m
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CA4311
CA Air China
32Q
4:16 PM
CST TT2
6:19 PM
CST
2h 3m
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CA4323
CA Air China
32Q
4:30 PM
CST TT2
7:05 PM
CST
2h 35m
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3U8707
3U Sichuan
321
4:45 PM
CST T1
7:10 PM
CST
2h 25m
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EU2219
EU Chengdu
320
5:30 PM
CST TT2
7:50 PM
CST
2h 20m
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CA4335
CA Air China
32Q
5:51 PM
CST TT2
8:02 PM
CST
2h 11m
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3U8709
3U Sichuan
321
7:20 PM
CST TT1
9:40 PM
CST
2h 20m
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CA3564
CA Air China
330
7:30 PM
CST TT2
10:00 PM
CST
2h 30m
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ZH9408
ZH Shenzhen
330
7:30 PM
CST TT2
9:55 PM
CST
2h 25m
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CA3704
CA Air China
330
8:55 PM
CST TT2
11:15 PM
CST
2h 20m
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ZH9410
ZH Shenzhen
320
8:55 PM
CST TT2
11:15 PM
CST
2h 20m
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CZ5861
CZ China Southern
32Q
7:00 AM
CST
9:45 AM
CST
2h 45m
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CA3683
CA Air China
321
7:10 AM
CST
9:40 AM
CST
2h 30m
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ZH9401
ZH Shenzhen
321
7:10 AM
CST TT3
9:40 AM
CST
2h 30m
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CA3685
CA Air China
330
8:00 AM
CST
10:35 AM
CST
2h 35m
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ZH9403
ZH Shenzhen
320
8:00 AM
CST TT3
10:35 AM
CST
2h 35m
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3U8710
3U Sichuan
321
8:05 AM
CST TT3
10:35 AM
CST
2h 30m
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CZ5893
CZ China Southern
32N
9:30 AM
CST
12:10 PM
CST
2h 40m
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CA3705
CA Air China
320
9:45 AM
CST TT3
12:20 PM
CST
2h 35m
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ZH9405
ZH Shenzhen
738
9:45 AM
CST
12:20 PM
CST
2h 35m
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3U8798
3U Sichuan
320
9:55 AM
CST
1:00 PM
CST
3h 5m
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3U8702
3U Sichuan
320
10:50 AM
CST TT3
1:25 PM
CST
2h 35m
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EU2218
EU Chengdu
320
11:20 AM
CST
1:55 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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CA4338
CA Air China
321
12:30 PM
CST
3:10 PM
CST
2h 40m
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CA4326
CA Air China
32Q
1:30 PM
CST
4:20 PM
CST
2h 50m
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CA4340
CA Air China
32Q
1:45 PM
CST
4:30 PM
CST
2h 45m
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ZH9407
ZH Shenzhen
738
3:30 PM
CST
6:10 PM
CST
2h 40m
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CA3563
CA Air China
330
3:30 PM
CST TT3
6:10 PM
CST
2h 40m
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3U8704
3U Sichuan
321
4:29 PM
CST TT3
6:37 PM
CST
2h 8m
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3U8706
3U Sichuan
321
4:55 PM
CST TT3
7:25 PM
CST
2h 30m
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CA3703
CA Air China
330
5:05 PM
CST TT3
7:40 PM
CST
2h 35m
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ZH9409
ZH Shenzhen
320
5:05 PM
CST TT3
7:40 PM
CST
2h 35m
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CA4314
CA Air China
330
6:00 PM
CST TT3
8:40 PM
CST
2h 40m
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TV9902
TV Tibet
330
6:48 PM
CST TT3
9:11 PM
CST
2h 23m
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MU6816
MU China Eastern
320
7:25 PM
CST TT3
10:20 PM
CST
2h 55m
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CA4312
CA Air China
32Q
7:30 PM
CST TT3
10:20 PM
CST
2h 50m
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3U8708
3U Sichuan
321
8:25 PM
CST TT3
10:55 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CA4324
CA Air China
32Q
8:30 PM
CST TT3
11:15 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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CA4336
CA Air China
333
9:00 PM
CST TT3
11:45 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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EU2220
EU Chengdu
320
9:10 PM
CST TT3
11:35 PM
CST
2h 25m
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Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Shenzhen
7 carriers, 198 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines 198 Flights/wk 818 mi 2h nonstop 50 1-stop hubs

CTU–SZX is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Sichuan Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 818 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CTU–SZX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 84 321, 32Q, 330, 738 2h-2h35 Star Alliance
3U Sichuan Airlines 37 320, 321 2h-2h25
ZH Shenzhen Airlines 35 320, 321, 330, 738 2h-2h30 Star Alliance
CZ China Southern Airlines 14 32Q 2h10-2h20 SkyTeam
EU Chengdu Airlines 14 320 2h20
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 320 2h05 SkyTeam
TV Tibet Airlines 7 330 2h10
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, EU, MU, ZH
321 Airbus A321 – 3U, CA, ZH
32Q Airbus A321neo – CA, CZ
330 Airbus A330 – CA, TV, ZH
738 Boeing 737-800 – CA, ZH
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA + ZH (119 flights/wk, 60%)
Unaffiliated: 3U + EU + TV (58 flights/wk, 29%)
SkyTeam: CZ + MU (21 flights/wk, 11%)
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 SZX direction.
Mon
29
flights
Tue
28
flights
Wed
28
flights
Thu
28
flights
Fri
28
flights
Sat
29
flights
Sun
28
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
29
Nonstop flights
198
Outbound / wk
194
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTU to SZX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,723
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 Shenzhen from Chengdu (Shuangliu)

Nearby airports with service to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.
Metric CTU→SZX TFU→SZX MIG→SZX
Distance from CTU 34 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 4 3
Weekly flights 198 56 19
Flight time 2h 2h 20m 2h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of CTU with service to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu), it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen.
Distance & Flight Time
818 mi / 1,316 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m to 2h 35m.
Getting from SZX

Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) connects to Futian station (30 min, ¥20) and Luohu (45 min, ¥28); from Futian you can cross to Hong Kong via the Futian/Lok Ma Chau checkpoint. Trains run 6am to midnight.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥60–100. Ferries to Hong Kong run from the adjacent Fuyong Ferry Terminal (45 min, HK$300–350); a convenient alternative to land crossings. Car rentals are limited; private car hire with driver is common for business travel.

Shenzhen Climate

Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers (May–September) are hot and very humid (28–34°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall and frequent typhoons. Typhoon season peaks July through September and can close the airport for 12–24 hours. Thunderstorms cause delays throughout the wet season.

Winters are mild and mostly dry (10–20°C). Spring brings persistent fog and drizzle (February–April) that can disrupt morning departures. October and November are the most pleasant months.

CTU–SZX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Shenzhen route.
Route details
Distance818 mi / 1,316 km
Flight time2h to 2h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights198 out / 194 return
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: CTU
IATA / ICAOCTU / ZUUU
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr20.0M
Elevation1,625 ft / 495 m
Destination: SZX
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CTU to SZX flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport take approximately 2h to 2h 35m. The route covers 818 miles.
There are approximately 198 nonstop flights per week from CTU to SZX. The return direction has about 194 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LJG, DLU, HDG, YNT, LZY, XIC, LHW, NTG, YIH, KHN, FOC, NKG, TAO, CGQ, HRB, NNG, WUH, TNA, HYN, SJW, HFE, HAK, NGB, SYX, URC, YTY, PVG, WNZ, KMG, WUX, CGO, SIN, INC, HGH, SHA, ZHA, JHG, ANC, PEK, TYN, TSN, XNN, PKX, SHE, FUG, LYI, JNH, HET, KHG and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SZX 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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Block time is 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes for the 950-mile route. Actual air time is about 2 hours 10 minutes. Shenzhen Bao'an can have congestion from the Pearl River Delta's dense air traffic. Chengdu Tianfu's newer infrastructure keeps departures efficient.
Air China operates 3 to 5 daily nonstops. Shenzhen Airlines (a subsidiary of Air China) adds 4 to 6 daily frequencies. Sichuan Airlines flies 2 to 4 daily. China Southern and Hainan Airlines contribute additional departures. Total nonstop options often exceed 15 per day. Equipment is A320neo, 737-800, and A321 across carriers.
Most domestic flights now operate from Chengdu Tianfu International (TFU), which opened in 2021. Some airlines still use Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) for domestic routes. Check your booking carefully for the airport code. Tianfu is 50 km south of the city center, while Shuangliu is 16 km southwest. Metro Line 18 connects Tianfu to the city in about 40 minutes.
Shenzhen Metro Line 11 runs from Bao'an Airport to Futian CBD in about 45 minutes. The airport is on the west side of the city, 32 km from Futian. Rideshare costs 100 to 150 RMB and takes 30 to 60 minutes depending on traffic. For travelers crossing to Hong Kong, the Shenzhen Bay Port is 20 km south of the airport.
Chengdu to Shenzhen by high-speed rail takes about 7 to 8 hours with a transfer in Guangzhou or Changsha. No direct HSR service connects the two cities. Flying saves 5 hours and is more practical than the indirect rail routing. Rail only makes sense if you want to break the journey with a stop in Guiyang, Changsha, or Guangzhou.

Chengdu to Shenzhen: Western China to the Tech Capital

CTU-SZX connects Sichuan's capital to the Pearl River Delta's technology hub. Over 15 daily nonstops from Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and others make this one of China's highest-frequency routes between the western interior and the southern coast. Block time is about 2 hours 40 minutes for the 950-mile sector. Business traffic runs heavy between Chengdu's growing tech scene and Shenzhen's hardware and electronics ecosystem, home to Huawei, Tencent, BYD, and DJI.

Chengdu's newer Tianfu International Airport handles most domestic departures with efficient infrastructure. Shenzhen Bao'an connects via Metro Line 11 to the Futian business district in 45 minutes. The route has no practical high-speed rail competitor, since the indirect rail journey takes 7 to 8 hours with transfers. For travelers continuing to Hong Kong, Shenzhen's land border crossings are 30 to 60 minutes from the airport by road or metro.