Shanghai (Pudong) to Chengdu (Jianyang) (PVG–TFU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PVG–TFU is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, China Southern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,032 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: LX, MS, OS, SC, ZH | 14 | 321, 32N | 3h10-3h15 | – | Star Alliance | LX, MS, OS, SC, ZH |
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U, BA | 7 | 321 | 3h05 | – | SkyTeam | 3U, BA |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 7 | 738 | 3h25 | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, AY, ZH | 7 | 32N | 3h15 | – | – | 3U, AY, ZH |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 73H | 3h10 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U, EY, VN | 7 | 32N | 3h15 | – | SkyTeam | 3U, EY, VN |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chengdu (Jianyang) from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→TFU | SHA→TFU | NTG→TFU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 28 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 8 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 140 | 91 | 74 |
| Flight time | 3h 15m | 3h 5m | 2h 35m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · TFU: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang).
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.
Follow signs to the Metro Line 18 station inside the terminal. The express service reaches Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10), where you can transfer to Lines 1, 7, or 18 local stops for the rest of the city. To reach Tianfu Square, transfer at Century City and take Line 1 north (total about CNY 30, 55-65 minutes).
Airport buses depart from the ground transport center outside arrivals. Line 1 to Chunxi Road takes 60-80 minutes (CNY 15 daytime, CNY 25 after 23:30). Taxis queue at the designated rank and use meters; budget CNY 180-260 to central Chengdu. DiDi pickup is on the east side of arrivals and runs cheaper than taxis at CNY 90-130 to city center destinations.
Chengdu sits in the Sichuan Basin with a humid subtropical climate. Summers (June-September) hit 22-29 degrees C with heavy monsoon rain. Half the annual 1000mm of rainfall lands in these four months, arriving as afternoon thunderstorms. Winters (December-February) average 3-8 degrees C and stay overcast. Frost is rare but the persistent cloud cover and dampness make it feel colder than the numbers suggest.
Chengdu is one of the cloudiest cities in China with roughly 200 overcast days per year and only 1000 hours of annual sunshine. Spring warms unevenly with cold snaps into April. Autumn (late September-November) is the most comfortable stretch with clear-ish skies and mild temperatures. Pack layers and rain gear regardless of season; an umbrella earns its place year-round here.
PVG–TFU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to TFU
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Air, Hainan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 140 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to TFU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to TFU is about 3 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,032 miles (1,661 km). There are approximately 140 weekly flights outbound and 172 return, totaling 312 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Hongqiao, Wuhan Tianhe and Yueyang Sanhe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA), Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG) and Wuxi (WUX).