Shenzhen to Chengdu (Jianyang) (SZX–TFU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SZX–TFU is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 784 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU Hainan Airlines | 28 | 73H | 2h30-2h35 | – | – | – |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 25 | 31N, 321 | 2h15-2h35 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China | 14 | 320, 738 | 2h20-2h50 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 13 | 321 | 2h25-2h35 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| DZ Donghai Airlines | 7 | 733 | 2h05 | – | – | – |
| GY Colorful Guizhou Airlines | 7 | 32N | 2h30 | – | – | – |
| MF Xiamen Air | 7 | – | – | – | – | – |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: SC | 7 | 738 | 2h20 | – | Star Alliance | SC |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chengdu (Jianyang) from Shenzhen
| Metric | SZX→TFU | HKG→TFU | MFM→TFU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SZX | – | 24 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 9 | 8 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 101 | 16 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 20m | 2h 40m |
Travel Essentials
SZX: CST · TFU: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang).
Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) runs from Futian or Luohu to the airport in 35–50 minutes (¥20–30). Trains run from 6am to around midnight. This is the standard option for arrivals from central Shenzhen and the Hong Kong border crossing at Futian.
Taxis from downtown Shenzhen (Luohu/Futian) cost ¥60–100 and take 30–50 minutes depending on expressway traffic. High-speed rail connections exist but require a shuttle or metro link from Shenzhen North station.
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.
SZX–TFU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SZX to TFU
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) are connected by nonstop service from Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines, Colorful Guizhou Airlines, Xiamen Air, Shenzhen Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 101 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SZX to TFU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SZX to TFU is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 784 miles (1,262 km). There are approximately 101 weekly flights outbound and 81 return, totaling 182 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shaoyang Wugang, Haikou Meilan and Kunming Changshui. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG), Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM) and Zhuhai (Jinwan) (ZUH).