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December 5 - December 16

Cheapest

Earliest

CKG - Shanghai

$210

$142

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December 5 - December 15

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CKG - Shanghai

$211

$142

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December 5 - December 8

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CKG - Shanghai

$214

$142

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December 5 - December 21

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CKG - Shanghai

$205

$142

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December 5 - December 10

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CKG - Shanghai

$216

$142

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December 5 - December 6

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$214

$142

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December 5 - December 23

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CKG - Shanghai

$203

$142

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December 5 - December 14

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CKG - Shanghai

$214

$142

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December 5 - December 9

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$214

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December 5 - December 7

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Insights for flights from Chongqing to Shanghai

A typical journey from Chongqing to Shanghai takes about 2h 40m, including any connections. This route covers a distance of 1,461 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Chongqing to Shanghai, the fares right now are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $111–$332, with a median of $160. Currently, about 28% of recent fares are considered a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chongqing to Shanghai? The most affordable month to fly is March, with a median fare of just $98. Other cost-effective months include July, with a median fare of $137, and May, where the median fare is $142.

For flights from Chongqing to Shanghai, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with direct flights from Chongqing to Shanghai making up 83.3% of recent fares. For the remaining itineraries that do include connections, travelers typically encounter one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Chongqing to Shanghai

Regular price: $168 - $262

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chongqing to Shanghai is between $168 and $262. The current lowest deal is $142 with Spring Airlines. This deal is for travel from Dec 5-Dec 16.

now $142

Low $168

High $262

The cheapest time to fly from Chongqing to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from CKG to SHA is March, with a median price of $98. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $522. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $98

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $522

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Direct flights from Chongqing to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chongqing to Shanghai

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CKG - Shanghai

Chongqing (CKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

$245

$154

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CKG - Shanghai

Chongqing (CKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

$249

$154

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CKG - Shanghai

Chongqing (CKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

$246

$160

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CKG - Shanghai

Chongqing (CKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

$248

$163

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CKG - Shanghai

Chongqing (CKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

$380

$173

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CKG - Shanghai

Chongqing (CKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

$205

$146

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chongqing to Shanghai

4 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 24

$380 → $173

54%

1 night

Jun 19 - Jun 20

$249 → $154

38%

4 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 23

$245 → $154

37%

3 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 22

$246 → $160

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Chongqing to Shanghai

Chongqing - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Chongqing to Shanghai are above the typical level at $142.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Chongqing to Shanghai, with a median price of $98.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 40m

The typical direct flight duration from Chongqing to Shanghai is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant on this route

83.3% of recent deals for this route are direct, with 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Spring Airlines is one of the airlines that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Chongqing to Shanghai appear regularly, about 0.3 deals per day.

Chongqing main airports to depart from

Chongqing Jiangbei International (CKG)

Cheapest

Chongqing Jiangbei International is a convenient departure airport for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~25 km from Chongqing (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$154

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good choice for flights from Chongqing to Shanghai.

📍 ~40 km from Shanghai (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$146

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a good choice for flights from Chongqing to Shanghai.

📍 ~20 km from Shanghai (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$148

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Consider Hangzhou Xiaoshan International as an alternative for its extensive network and high-speed rail links to Shanghai.

📍 ~170 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$185

Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)

Sunan Shuofang International is a closer alternative, offering convenience for the Suzhou-Wuxi-Shanghai corridor.

📍 ~115 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$191

Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)

Cheapest

Nanjing Lukou International is a reliable regional hub with frequent high-speed rail service to Shanghai.

📍 ~260 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$169

Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)

Ningbo Lishe International offers a solid domestic network and good accessibility to Shanghai.

📍 ~150 km from destination city (reachable by car or high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$189

Nantong Xingdong (NTG)

Nantong Xingdong is a geographically close option for domestic routes to avoid Shanghai airspace delays.

📍 ~100 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$196

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Chongqing to Shanghai is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $106. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, averaging $234 for flights booked 0-6 days out. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 60+ days in advance had a higher average price of $356.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chongqing to Shanghai is considered to be $111 or less. The median price for this route was $160. Prices can go up significantly, with the 75th percentile of prices reaching $332.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Chongqing to Shanghai, with a median price of $98. July and May also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $137 and $142 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $160, indicating that March typically provides a notable saving compared to the overall average.