Chengdu (Jianyang) to Dalian (Ganjingzi) (TFU–DLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
SC5332+1
SC Shandong
738
11:50 AM
CST T2
2:55 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6436+1
CZ China Southern
320
1:00 PM
CST TT2
4:05 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6434+2
CZ China Southern
320
1:10 PM
CST T2
4:20 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U1654cs
3U Sichuan
320
1:10 PM
CST TT2
4:20 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC5331cs
SC Shandong
738
7:10 AM
CST
10:45 AM
CST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA8971+1
CA Air China
738
7:10 AM
CST
10:40 AM
CST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6435+1
CZ China Southern
320
8:10 AM
CST
11:55 AM
CST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6433+2
CZ China Southern
320
8:25 AM
CST
12:05 PM
CST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U1653cs
3U Sichuan
320
8:25 AM
CST
12:05 PM
CST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chengdu (Jianyang) to Dalian (Ganjingzi)
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,138 mi 3h 5m nonstop 61 1-stop hubs

TFU–DLC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines and Shandong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,138 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 61 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TFU–DLC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U 14 320 3h05-3h10 SkyTeam 3U
SC Shandong Airlines 7 738 3h05
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, CZ
738 Boeing 737-800 – SC
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (14 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: SC (7 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TFU to DLC direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TFU to DLC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,737
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Dalian (Ganjingzi) from Chengdu (Jianyang)

Nearby airports with service to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport.
Metric TFU→DLC CKG→DLC
Distance from TFU 139 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4
Weekly flights 28 21
Flight time 3h 5m 2h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of TFU with service to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dalian (Ganjingzi) is 0 hours the same as Chengdu (Jianyang).
TFU: CST · DLC: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 6:00 PM in Dalian (Ganjingzi).
Distance & Flight Time
1,138 mi / 1,832 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m to 3h 10m.
Getting to TFU

Metro Line 18 is the fastest and cheapest way out. The express service skips intermediate stops and reaches TFU from Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10). The all-stop service takes 50 minutes for the same fare. From Tianfu Square, expect a transfer and a total of about CNY 30. Trains run from 6:00 to 23:00.

Airport buses cover five routes including Chunxi Road (Line 1), Jinsha Bus Hub (Line 2), and Chengdu East Railway Station (Line 4). Day fare is a flat CNY 15; night service (23:30 to 6:00) costs CNY 25. Lines 1, 2, and 3 run 24 hours. Taxis from Tianfu Square cost CNY 180-260 during the day and take 45-60 minutes via the expressway. DiDi ride-hail runs CNY 90-130 from pickup lanes on the east side of the arrivals hall.

TFU–DLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Jianyang) to Dalian (Ganjingzi) route.
Route details
Distance1,138 mi / 1,832 km
Flight time3h 5m to 3h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 35 return
1-stop connections61 hubs
Origin: TFU
IATA / ICAOTFU / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr54.9M
Elevation1,440 ft / 439 m
Destination: DLC
IATA / ICAODLC / ZYTL
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr19.3M
Elevation107 ft / 33 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TFU to DLC flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport take approximately 3h 5m to 3h 10m. The route covers 1,138 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: China Southern Airlines and Shandong Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from TFU to DLC. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WEF, JNG, WUT, CIH, HZA, ENY, TVS, LYA, JUZ, CKG, WEH, HAK, SYX, RIZ, FOC, DAT, YTY, YNZ, XUZ, YNT, HKG, WUH, LHW, CZX, WUX, UYN, HFE, TAO, PKX, TNA, PVG, CSX, CGO, HGH, TSN, NKG, SJW, KHN, LYG, TYN, XIY, ICN, PEK, NGB, CAN, SHA, DOY, NTG, XMN, SZX, KMG, WNZ, WHA, SQD, YIH, KOW, YCU, HET, HIA, URC and NRT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DLC to TFU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CKG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from TFU to DLC

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TFU to DLC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TFU to DLC ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,138 miles (1,832 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via WEF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chongqing (CKG).