Chengdu (Jianyang) to Shanghai (Minhang) (TFU–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
TFU–SHA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Spring Airlines, Juneyao Air and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 1,004 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9C Spring Airlines | 21 | 320, 321 | 2h35-2h50 | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: MU, ZH | 14 | 320 | 2h40-2h55 | – | – | MU, ZH |
| CA Air China | 0 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shanghai (Minhang) from Chengdu (Jianyang)
| Metric | TFU→SHA | CTU→SHA | LZO→SHA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TFU | – | 34 mi | 108 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 8 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 49 | 140 | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 2h 30m | 2h 45m |
Travel Essentials
TFU: CST · SHA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
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.
Metro Line 2 to People's Square costs ¥6 and takes 30 minutes; runs until midnight. The same line continues east to Pudong Airport (PVG), making cross-airport connections possible without a surface taxi. Line 10 serves additional city destinations.Taxis from SHA to downtown cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min metered). DiDi: ¥35–60. The integrated Hongqiao Railway Station (same terminal complex) connects directly to high-speed rail; this is SHA's major advantage over PVG for domestic connections and onward rail travel. Rental car desks are in the terminal.
Humid subtropical climate with hot, rainy summers and cold, damp winters. Typhoon season (July–September) is the primary disruption risk. Shanghai is regularly affected by typhoon remnants and occasionally by direct landfalls, causing ground stops of several hours. July and August are the hottest months at 32–38°C with high humidity.
Winter (December–February) brings temperatures of 2–10°C with persistent overcast, drizzle, and occasional freezing rain. Dense fog is a regular winter occurrence at SHA and can delay departures for hours. Spring (March–May) sees plum rain (meiyu season) with persistent light rain for weeks at a time. Autumn (October–November) is the most operationally stable period.
TFU–SHA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TFU to SHA
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines, Juneyao Air and Air China. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TFU to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TFU to SHA is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,004 miles (1,616 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 91 return, totaling 140 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Wuhan Tianhe, Changsha Huanghua and Zhengzhou Xinzheng. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU), Luzhou (Yunlong) (LZO) and Chongqing (CKG).