Chengdu (Jianyang) to St Louis (TFU–STL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
FRA Frankfurt am Main 24h 40m CALHTP LH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to St Louis flights
LHR London 40h 35m CA AYBAEI London (LHR) to St Louis flights
MEL Melbourne ~14h 25m 3UCZ CM Melbourne (MEL) to St Louis flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chengdu (Jianyang) to St Louis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 7,571 mi 2h 20m nonstop -13h behind

TFU–STL had nonstop service from Aeromexico, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 7,571 miles in 2h 20m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop TFU–STL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico 0 SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TFU to STL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
288
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TFU → STL
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
STL → TFU
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. STL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-13h
St Louis is 13 hours behind Chengdu (Jianyang).
TFU: CST · STL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 5:00 AM in St Louis.
Distance & Flight Time
7,571 mi / 12,184 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a B1/B2 visa for tourism or business travel to the United States. The visa is typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries, allowing stays of up to 180 days per visit. An in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate is required, and the application fee is US $185. Holders of 10-year B visas must also enroll in EVUS (Electronic Visa Update System) every two years before travel.

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–STL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Jianyang) to St Louis route.
Route details
Distance7,571 mi / 12,184 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference-13 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TFU
IATA / ICAOTFU / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr54.9M
Elevation1,440 ft / 439 m
Destination: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TFU to STL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to St. Louis Lambert International Airport take about 2h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 7,571 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from TFU to STL: Aeromexico. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 20m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Frankfurt Main and London Heathrow.
St Louis is 13 hours behind Chengdu (Jianyang).
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from TFU to STL

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) had nonstop service from Aeromexico, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

TFU to STL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TFU to STL is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,571 miles (12,184 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.