Chengdu (Jianyang) to Shanghai (Pudong) (TFU–PVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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TFU–PVG is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 1,032 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U, AF, EY, VN | 42 | 320, 32A, 32N, 32S | 2h25-3h | – | SkyTeam | 3U, AF, EY, VN |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, AY, ZH | 28 | 320, 32N | 2h40-2h50 | – | – | 3U, AY, ZH |
| CA Air China Also: OS, SC, ZH | 14 | 321, 32N | 2h50 | – | Star Alliance | OS, SC, ZH |
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U, BA | 7 | 321 | 2h45 | – | SkyTeam | 3U, BA |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 7 | 7M8 | 2h35 | – | – | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 73H | 2h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shanghai (Pudong) from Chengdu (Jianyang)
| Metric | TFU→PVG | CTU→PVG | MIG→PVG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TFU | – | 34 mi | 79 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 11 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 189 | 259 | 15 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 16m | 2h 22m |
Travel Essentials
TFU: CST · PVG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong).
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.
Maglev to Longyang Road (8 min, ¥50) is a fast exit; transfer to Metro Line 2 onward. Metro Line 2 runs directly from PVG T1/T2 to People's Square and Hongqiao Airport (1.5–2 hrs, ¥7). Taxis have a meter; expect ¥130–200 to Puxi (west side) depending on destination and traffic tunnels used.Airport buses serve multiple city zones (¥22–36, 60–90 min). DiDi ride-hail is available and typically cheaper than street taxis for longer distances.
Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and oppressively humid (28–37°C) with typhoon risk. Storms can cause flight cancellations with little warning. Winters (December–February) are cold and damp (1–8°C) with occasional frost. Dense fog disrupts departures regularly in January–February.
Spring is rainy and mild. Autumn (October–November) is the most settled period. Clear skies and 12–22°C make it the best window for travel. Pack layers for shoulder seasons. An umbrella is useful year-round.
TFU–PVG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TFU to PVG
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Hainan Airlines. With 189 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TFU to PVG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TFU to PVG is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,032 miles (1,661 km). There are approximately 189 weekly flights outbound and 161 return, totaling 350 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Wuhan Tianhe, Yueyang Sanhe and Zhengzhou Xinzheng. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU), Mianyang (Fucheng) (MIG) and Yibin (Cuiping) (YBP).