Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Flights from CTU to SHA cover roughly 1,659 km and about 2.5 hours in the air — with 6 carriers with current nonstop service. Compare every option on the route below and book with the provider you choose.

Current-service check September 2026: Travel providers are currently selling nonstop options between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). The search below always shows today's bookable options.

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Nonstop airlines on this route

Air China, Antinea Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China SSS, Shanghai Airlines, Virgin Express — 6 carriers recorded with nonstop service on this airport pair.

Route and airline facts are compiled from the OpenFlights route database (ODbL 1.0), a scheduled-service snapshot. Schedules change: the live search always shows current availability.

Flight time and distance

CTU → SHA covers roughly 1,659 km (1,030 miles). A nonstop takes about 2.5 hours in the air.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport?

Yes — verified September 2026 against Aviasales search cache via Travelpayouts. Airline schedules can change, so the live search confirms today's bookable options.

How long is the flight from CTU to SHA?

The great-circle distance is about 1,659 km, roughly 2.5 hours in the air for a nonstop.

Which airlines fly CTU → SHA?

Air China, Antinea Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China SSS, Shanghai Airlines, Virgin Express — as recorded in the reference schedule data.

What are the alternatives to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport?

Search by city (Chengdu (Shuangliu)) to compare every airport serving the metro area in one query — low-cost carriers often use secondary airports with lower fares.

How far in advance should I book flights from Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Shanghai (Minhang)?

short-haul fares like this move fast in both directions — booking one to three weeks ahead is the usual sweet spot, and same-day walk-up fares are the worst case. These are booking windows, not rules — fares change constantly, so compare dates in the search above and book when the total, bags included, is right.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Shanghai (Minhang)?

The cheapest month depends on the demand calendar at Shanghai (Minhang) — school holidays, the Christmas–New Year peak and major local events price highest, and shoulder-season months between them price lowest. Rather than trusting a generic answer, open the fare calendar on the search above: it shows real prices for every date this month and next, so the cheap windows are visible immediately.

What day of the week is cheapest to fly from Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Shanghai (Minhang)?

Midweek departures — Tuesday to Thursday — commonly price below Friday–Sunday on routes like Chengdu (Shuangliu) → Shanghai (Minhang), because leisure demand concentrates at the weekend. The pattern is not guaranteed on every date, so compare a midweek date against your first-choice day in the search above before locking in.

How do I get from SHA airport to Shanghai (Minhang)?

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is served by taxis, ride-hailing and pre-booked transfers; some airports at this size also have rail or express-bus links. Our Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport airport transfer guide lays out the options and when each one wins.

Do I need a visa to fly from Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Shanghai (Minhang)?

It depends on your nationality, not on the route — two travellers on the same Chengdu (Shuangliu) → Shanghai (Minhang) flight can face completely different entry rules. Check the destination country’s official immigration site or your foreign-ministry travel advice for your passport, and do it before booking: some destinations require a visa obtained in advance, others issue visas or waivers on arrival.

How many bags can I take on flights from Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Shanghai (Minhang)?

Whatever the fare you buy includes — baggage is set by the carrier and fare class, not the route, and the carriers on this pair (Air China, Antinea Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China SSS and others) price bags very differently. Low-cost fares usually include cabin bags only and charge per checked bag; full-service fares typically include at least one. Compare totals with your bags added, because a dearer fare with bags included is often cheaper overall.

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