Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Chengdu (SHA - CTU)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Chengdu and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$166	Spring Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Mon, Mar 16	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chengdu is currently $166
Cheapest one-way flight	$64	Spring Nonstop 4 hr Sun, Mar 8	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Chengdu is currently $64
Last-minute weekend getaway	$182	Spring Nonstop 4 hr Fri, Jan 23 — Mon, Jan 26	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Chengdu is currently $182
Cheapest business class flights	$1,499	China Southern 1 stop 13 hr Sat, Jan 24 — Sun, Jan 25	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chengdu is currently $1,499

Fastest flight	2 hr 55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Chengdu takes 2 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Chengdu is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $155–550
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $275–370

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Chengdu

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $450–600

49 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - TFU Every day

169 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - TFU Every day
Spring

Nonstop

from $166

Typical price: $175–295

28 weekly nonstop flights

SHA - TFU Every day

25 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - TFU Every day
Juneyao Airlines

Nonstop

27 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - TFU Every day

6 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - TFU Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Air China

Nonstop

20 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - TFU Every day

53 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - TFU Every day
China Southern

Nonstop

from $521

Typical price: $620–640

14 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - TFU Every day

61 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - TFU Every day
Hainan

Nonstop

from $690

Typical price: $680–700

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - TFU Every day

35 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - TFU Every day

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 28 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 12 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 35 min 64 mi

Popular airports near Chengdu

Chengdu Tianfu International (TFU)

Chengdu China 1 hr 17 min 29 mi
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

Chengdu China 31 min 7 mi
Mianyang Nanjiao Airport (MIG)

Mianyang China 2 hr 3 min 71 mi
Yibin Wuliangye Airport (YBP)

Yibin China 2 hr 47 min 122 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Chengdu

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Chengdu are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $155 to $550.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chengdu recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $166. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $64.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Chengdu is $166, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 16.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Chengdu is $521, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 16.
The cheapest Hainan flight from Shanghai to Chengdu is $690, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 25.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chengdu starts at $166 from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $64 and departs on Sun, Mar 8.

2 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Chengdu.

Most visitors come between Jun–Oct. Summer (Jun–Aug) is hot and humid, with occasional rainstorms, winter (Nov–Feb) is cold and moist, and spring and fall are mild. Key holidays and events include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Flower Fair (Feb), the International Peach Blossom Festival (Mar–Apr, dates vary) and the Xinjin Dragon Boat Race (Jun).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Chengdu.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Shanghai to Chengdu really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Shanghai to Chengdu.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 49 nonstop flights and 169 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chengdu Tianfu International (TFU) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Chengdu are:

Spring offers 28 nonstop flights and 25 connecting flights per week. Spring flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chengdu Tianfu International (TFU) .
Juneyao Airlines offers 27 nonstop flights and 6 connecting flights per week. Juneyao Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chengdu Tianfu International (TFU) .
Air China offers 20 nonstop flights and 53 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chengdu Tianfu International (TFU) .
China Southern offers 14 nonstop flights and 61 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chengdu Tianfu International (TFU) .
Hainan offers 7 nonstop flights and 35 connecting flights per week. Hainan flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chengdu Tianfu International (TFU) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Shanghai and Chengdu.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chengdu recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $166. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $64.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Chengdu is $166, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 16.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Chengdu is $521, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 16.
The cheapest Hainan flight from Shanghai to Chengdu is $690, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 25.

Air China, China Southern, China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Hainan, Spring and Shanghai Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Chengdu.

There are 49 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 China Southern direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Hainan direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Chengdu at price $182 is offered by Spring from Fri, Jan 23 to Mon, Jan 26.

Air China, China Southern, China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Hainan, Spring and Shanghai Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Chengdu.

There are 49 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 China Southern direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Hainan direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Chengdu start at $166 from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16 with Spring.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Chengdu, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Chengdu start at $1,499 from Sat, Jan 24 to Sun, Jan 25 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Chengdu start at $166 from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.

To book business class trips from Shanghai to Chengdu, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Chengdu starts at $182 from Fri, Jan 23 to Mon, Jan 26 with Spring.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Chengdu at price $182 is offered by Spring from Fri, Jan 23 to Mon, Jan 26.

To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Chengdu, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.