Shanghai (Pudong) to Chongqing (PVG–CKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PVG–CKG is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Spring Airlines and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 908 miles in approximately 2h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 114 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: LX, NZ, SC, ZH | 26 | 321, 738, 73G, 77F | 2h33-3h05 | – | Star Alliance | LX, NZ, SC, ZH |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 14 | 320, 321 | 3h-3h10 | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, MU, ZH | 14 | 32N | 2h55 | – | – | 3U, MU, ZH |
| PN West Air | 14 | 320, 321 | 2h50-3h10 | – | – | – |
| FM Shanghai Airlines Also: MU | 7 | 738 | 2h55 | – | – | MU |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 73H | 3h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chongqing from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→CKG | SHA→CKG | NTG→CKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 28 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 8 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 235 | 115 | 35 |
| Flight time | 2h 33m | 2h 40m | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · CKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Chongqing.
The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.
Metro Line 10 from the airport to Jiaochangkou (city centre) takes 35–45 minutes (¥6–8) and runs until around 11pm. Transfers to Lines 1, 2, 3, 6 provide extensive city coverage. Airport buses serve major commercial zones (¥20–30). Taxis use a metered system; the Jiefangbei CBD area costs ¥60–90.DiDi ride-hail is the standard option for most travelers and generally cheaper than street taxis. Chongqing's mountainous terrain means surface travel times vary significantly by destination; the elevated metro is more predictable than road travel during peak hours.
Humid subtropical climate. Chongqing is one of China's "Three Furnaces" for summer heat. Summers are hot and humid (30–38°C, June–September) with frequent rainstorms and thunderstorms that cause delays. The city sits at a river confluence and fog is endemic. Winter and early spring mornings often produce dense fog (2–12°C) that delays or diverts departures.
Overcast skies are the norm for most of the year; Chongqing averages among the fewest sunshine days of any major Chinese city. Autumn (October–November) offers the clearest weather. Pollution combined with fog can produce severe visibility reductions in winter. Pack layers for the dramatic temperature drops that occur with elevation changes in the surrounding mountains.
PVG–CKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to CKG
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines, Air China, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Air, Hainan Airlines and West Air. With 235 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to CKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to CKG ranges from 2 hours 33 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 908 miles (1,460 km). There are approximately 235 weekly flights outbound and 232 return, totaling 467 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
114 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via HGH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA), Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG) and Wuxi (WUX).