Shanghai (Minhang) to Chongqing (SHA–CKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SHA–CKG is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 880 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U | 49 | 320, 333, 789, 919 | 2h40-3h10 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 14 | 321 | 2h40-2h55 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China Also: SC | 14 | 738, 789 | 2h55 | – | Star Alliance | SC |
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 7 | 738 | 2h45 | – | – | 3U |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 3 | 738 | 2h40 | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U | 0 | – | – | – | – | 3U |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chongqing from Shanghai (Minhang)
| Metric | SHA→CKG | PVG→CKG | WUX→CKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SHA | – | 28 mi | 57 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 17 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 115 | 235 | 63 |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 2h 33m | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
SHA: CST · CKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 6:00 PM in Chongqing.
Metro Lines 2 and 10 both serve Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2. Line 2 connects to People's Square (city center) in about 30 minutes (¥6) and continues to Pudong Airport; the most direct transit link in Shanghai. Line 10 serves the western and southern city.Taxis from the city center cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min). DiDi runs ¥35–60. The Hongqiao Railway Station is integrated into the same complex; high-speed rail connections to Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Beijing are direct from the same building, making SHA the best-connected inter-modal hub in China.
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.
SHA–CKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SHA to CKG
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines, Air China, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Air, Xiamen Air and China Eastern Airlines. With 115 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SHA to CKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SHA to CKG ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 880 miles (1,416 km). There are approximately 115 weekly flights outbound and 136 return, totaling 251 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG), Wuxi (WUX) and Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG).