Shanghai (Minhang) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) (SHA–CTU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SHA–CTU is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Air China and Tibet Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,031 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U | 49 | 321, 359, 738, 789 | 2h50-3h35 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| CA Air China Also: SC | 20 | 321, 330, 333 | 3h05-3h20 | – | Star Alliance | SC |
| TV Tibet Airlines | 14 | 330 | 2h50-3h05 | – | – | – |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 7 | 321 | 3h05 | – | – | – |
| EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación Also: 3U | 3 | 320 | 3h10 | – | – | 3U |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chengdu (Shuangliu) from Shanghai (Minhang)
| Metric | SHA→CTU | PVG→CTU | WUX→CTU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SHA | – | 28 mi | 57 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 13 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 121 | 244 | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 53m | 2h 55m |
Travel Essentials
SHA: CST · CTU: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu).
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.
SHA–CTU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SHA to CTU
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines, Air China, Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación, China Eastern Airlines and Tibet Airlines. With 121 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SHA to CTU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SHA to CTU ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,031 miles (1,659 km). There are approximately 121 weekly flights outbound and 122 return, totaling 243 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 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).