Can I fly direct from Chongqing to Shanghai?

Yes, direct flights are commonly available from Chongqing to Shanghai. Historically, approximately 79.2% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys that include a stopover, travelers typically experience one stop. This data reflects trends observed over the trailing 90 days.

How many hours is the flight from Chongqing to Shanghai?

The median direct flight time from Chongqing to Shanghai is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. This corresponds to a distance of 1461 kilometers. For flights involving one stop, the median travel time extends significantly to about 8 hours and 33 minutes. These durations are based on historical flight data for the route.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Chongqing to Shanghai?

Historically, good prices on flights from Chongqing to Shanghai have been available on a regular basis. This route is classified as one that frequently offers competitive pricing. This assessment is based on pricing trends observed over the trailing 30 days.

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CKG - Shanghai
76% AI deal score
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Chongqing to Shanghai: Overview

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 1461 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Chongqing to Shanghai, fares are currently below the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $131–$332, with a median of $322. Right now, about 22% 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 typically March, with a median fare of just $98. Other cost-effective options include July, where the median fare is $137, and May, with a median of $142.

Regarding direct flights from Chongqing to Shanghai, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 79.2% of recent fares being direct. For the remaining itineraries that do include a stop, they typically connect just once.

How much is a round trip from Chongqing to Shanghai

Regular price: CN¥1,096 - CN¥1,817

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Chongqing to Shanghai.

The regular price range for flights from Chongqing to Shanghai is between CNY 1096 and CNY 1817. The current lowest deal is CNY 860 with Spring Airlines for travel from Dec 5-Dec 8.

now CN¥860

Low CN¥1,096

High CN¥1,817

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 CN¥98

October

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥522

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Sep

Oct

Direct flights from Chongqing to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chongqing to Shanghai

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CKG - Shanghai

Chongqing (CKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,729

CN¥1,016

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CKG - Shanghai

Chongqing (CKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,722

CN¥1,070

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CKG - Shanghai

Chongqing (CKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,733

CN¥1,070

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CKG - Shanghai

Chongqing (CKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,711

CN¥1,131

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

CKG - Shanghai

Chongqing (CKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥1,731

CN¥1,233

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

CKG - Shanghai

Chongqing (CKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥1,726

CN¥1,253

One-way

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

2 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 29

CN¥1,729 → CN¥1,016

41%

2 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 4

CN¥1,813 → CN¥1,145

37%

1 night

Jul 27 - Jul 28

CN¥1,733 → CN¥1,070

38%

1 night

Jul 29 - Jul 30

CN¥1,731 → CN¥1,070

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Chongqing to Shanghai

Chongqing - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Chongqing to Shanghai are below the typical level, with 22% good prices.

📅 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 average 2h 40m

Direct flights from Chongqing to Shanghai typically take 2 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

79.2% of recent flights are direct

79.2% of recent flights from Chongqing to Shanghai are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers a recent deal

Spring Airlines recently offered a deal for $860 from Chongqing to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from Chongqing to Shanghai appear regularly, offering opportunities for savings.

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

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with extensive networks and high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,437

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Chongqing to Shanghai has been 7-13 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price was $106. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made very close to departure, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $234. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance typically resulted in higher prices, averaging $356.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chongqing to Shanghai was considered to be $131 or less. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $322. Prices at the 75th percentile reached $332, indicating that a significant portion of flights were priced higher than the median.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Chongqing to Shanghai, with a median price of $98. Other months that typically offer lower prices include July, with a median of $137, and May, with a median of $142. The annual median price for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days, was $322.

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Chongqing to Shanghai: Overview

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 1461 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Chongqing to Shanghai

Regular price: CN¥1,096 - CN¥1,817

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Chongqing to Shanghai.

The regular price range for flights from Chongqing to Shanghai is between CNY 1096 and CNY 1817. The current lowest deal is CNY 860 with Spring Airlines for travel from Dec 5-Dec 8.

now CN¥860

Low CN¥1,096

High CN¥1,817

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 CN¥98

October

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥522

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Sep

Oct

Direct flights from Chongqing to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chongqing to Shanghai

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CKG - Shanghai

Chongqing (CKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,729

CN¥1,016

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CKG - Shanghai

Chongqing (CKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,722

CN¥1,070

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CKG - Shanghai

Chongqing (CKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,733

CN¥1,070

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CKG - Shanghai

Chongqing (CKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,711

CN¥1,131

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

CKG - Shanghai

Chongqing (CKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥1,731

CN¥1,233

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

CKG - Shanghai

Chongqing (CKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥1,726

CN¥1,253

One-way

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

2 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 29

CN¥1,729 → CN¥1,016

41%

2 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 4

CN¥1,813 → CN¥1,145

37%

1 night

Jul 27 - Jul 28

CN¥1,733 → CN¥1,070

38%

1 night

Jul 29 - Jul 30

CN¥1,731 → CN¥1,070

38%

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