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Flights from Chengdu to Shenzhen

Nonstop flights from Chengdu (CTU) to Shenzhen (SZX) take about 2h 9m (1,316 km). Air China, China Southern Airlines and Chengdu Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $145 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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A Shenzhen Airlines plane parked on the tarmac at Shenzhen Airport. — arriving in Shenzhen

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Airlines flying Chengdu to Shenzhen

Carriers on CTU–SZX according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Air Chinanonstop fare seen✈ China Southern Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Chengdu Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Chengdu to Shenzhen fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $100 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$14531 Oct 2026 · Air China	—
Nov 2026	$11625 Nov 2026 · Shenzhen Airlines	—
Dec 2026	$10017 Dec 2026	—
Jan 2027	$1431 Jan 2027	—
Feb 2027	$33112 Feb 2027	—

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $100 in December 2026, against $116 for November 2026.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Chengdu to Shenzhen, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Chengdu to Shenzhen flights

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Shenzhen?

A nonstop flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Shenzhen (SZX) takes about 2h 9m, covering 1,316 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Chengdu from Shenzhen by air?

The great-circle distance between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is 1,316 km (818 miles), a medium-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Chengdu to Shenzhen?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CTU–SZX route include Air China, China Southern Airlines and Chengdu Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Chengdu to Shenzhen cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CTU–SZX was $145 USD with Air China (nonstop), departing 31 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chengdu to Shenzhen?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $100 one-way, against $331 for February 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Do I need a visa to travel from China to Shenzhen?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Shenzhen visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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