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	$182	Spring Nonstop 4 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chengdu is currently $182
Cheapest one-way flight	$81	Spring Nonstop 4 hr Fri, May 8	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Chengdu is currently $81
Last-minute weekend getaway	$182	Spring Nonstop 4 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Chengdu is currently $182
Cheapest business class flights	$1,421	China Southern 1 stop 13 hr Fri, May 22 — Sun, May 24	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chengdu is currently $1,421

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 January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $165–410
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $280–380

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Chengdu

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $455–620

39 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - TFU Every day

166 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - TFU Every day
Juneyao Airlines

Nonstop

31 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - TFU Every day

9 weekly connecting flights

PVG - TFU Every day
Air China

Nonstop

26 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - TFU Every day

34 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - TFU Every day
Spring

Nonstop

from $182

Typical price: $185–310

21 weekly nonstop flights

SHA - TFU Every day

28 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - TFU Every day
Sichuan Airlines

Nonstop

14 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - TFU Every day
China Southern

Nonstop

from $671

Typical price: $630–650

9 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - TFU Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

48 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 27 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 8 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 mi

Popular airports near Chengdu

Chengdu Tianfu International (TFU)

Chengdu China 1 hr 16 min 29 mi
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

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

Mianyang China 2 hr 71 mi
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)

Chongqing China 3 hr 37 min 164 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Chengdu

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Chengdu are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $165 to $410.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chengdu recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $182. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $81.

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

The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Chengdu is $182, flying from May 8 to May 11.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Chengdu is $671, flying from May 7 to May 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chengdu starts at $182 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $81 and departs on Fri, May 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 39 nonstop flights and 166 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:

Juneyao Airlines offers 31 nonstop flights and 9 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 26 nonstop flights and 34 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chengdu Tianfu International (TFU) .
Spring offers 21 nonstop flights and 28 connecting flights per week. Spring flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chengdu Tianfu International (TFU) .
Sichuan Airlines offers 14 nonstop flights per week. Sichuan Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chengdu Tianfu International (TFU) .
China Southern offers 9 nonstop flights and 48 connecting flights per week. China Southern 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 $182. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $81.

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

The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Chengdu is $182, flying from May 8 to May 11.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Chengdu is $671, flying from May 7 to May 10.

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

There are 39 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Sichuan Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 9 China Southern direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

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

There are 39 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Sichuan Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 9 China Southern direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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 $182 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 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 $1,421 from Fri, May 22 to Sun, May 24 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Chengdu start at $182 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

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, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Spring.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Chengdu at price $182 is offered by Spring from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

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.