Are direct flights from Shanghai to Chongqing always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience and save time, but they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with layovers can sometimes be more affordable, especially if you are willing to spend extra time in transit. Consider your budget and schedule when making your choice.

Can flexible travel dates help on Shanghai to Chongqing flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Mid-week flights or those during off-peak seasons often have lower fares than weekend or holiday travel. Adjusting your departure or return by a day or two may lead to savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Shanghai to Chongqing flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Understanding these fees can help you calculate the true total cost of your flight.

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Shanghai to Chongqing: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Chongqing

A typical journey from Shanghai to Chongqing takes about 2h 55m, including itineraries with connections. This duration accounts for the fact that a meaningful share of flights on this route are non-stop, while others involve at least one stopover. The median non-stop flight time is also 2h 55m, whereas connecting itineraries typically take 10h 15m.

When considering cheap flights from Shanghai to Chongqing, fares typically range from $185–$383, with a median of $212. Right now, current fares are below the typical level. Approximately 87% of recent fares for this route were classified as a good price, indicating frequent opportunities for value.

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Chongqing is during August, when the median fare is $161. Other favorable months include July, with a median fare of $190, and October, where the median fare is $197.

For flights from Shanghai to Chongqing, 48.8% of recent fares were for direct flights. This indicates that a meaningful share are non-stop, while the rest connect once. When flights do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Chongqing

Regular price: CN¥1,473 - CN¥1,975

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

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Chongqing is between CNY 1473 and CNY 1975. The current lowest deal is CNY 796 with Spring Airlines, for travel from Oct 13 to Oct 21.

now CN¥796

Low CN¥1,473

High CN¥1,975

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Chongqing

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Chongqing is August, with a median price of 161 USD. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of 643 USD. Prices are generally lower from July to October.

August

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥161

February

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥643

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Shanghai to Chongqing

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Chongqing

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Chongqing

Shanghai (PVG) - Chongqing (CKG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,795

CN¥919

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Chongqing

Shanghai (PVG) - Chongqing (CKG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,936

CN¥992

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Chongqing

Shanghai (SHA) - Chongqing (CKG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,686

CN¥798

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Chongqing

Shanghai (SHA) - Chongqing (CKG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,777

CN¥798

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Chongqing

Shanghai (SHA) - Chongqing (CKG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,668

CN¥878

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Chongqing

Shanghai (SHA) - Chongqing (CKG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,757

CN¥885

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 17

CN¥2,232 → CN¥837

63%

4 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 17

CN¥2,218 → CN¥830

63%

2 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 17

CN¥2,259 → CN¥897

60%

5 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 17

CN¥2,103 → CN¥830

61%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Chongqing

Shanghai - Chongqing route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Shanghai to Chongqing are below the typical level, with 87% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices

Historically, August offers the lowest median price at $161. July and October are also good.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 55m

Direct flights from Shanghai to Chongqing typically take 2h 55m. Connecting flights average 10h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

48.8% of recent flights are direct

Nearly half of recent flights are direct. Connecting flights typically involve 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Spring Airlines provides direct flight options on this route, with 1 direct deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals on this route are rare

Historically, deals for flights from Shanghai to Chongqing are rare, based on recent 30-day patterns.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport offers flights to Chongqing, with prices from 796 CNY.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥796

Chongqing main airports to arrive at

Chongqing Jiangbei International (CKG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥763

Airports nearby Chongqing used as alternative

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

Cheapest

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport offers significantly higher flight frequency and destination variety, with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Chongqing.

📍 ~230 km from destination city (reachable by rail or road)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥952

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From SHA

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$648

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Chongqing, China

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Jan 15

Chongqing, China

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$649

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Chongqing, China

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$649

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Chongqing, China

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Chongqing, China

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$649

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Chongqing, China

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$649

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Business Class

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Chongqing, China

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$649

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$649

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Jan 15

Chongqing, China

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$649

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chongqing

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help you discover better deals. Looking into flights with layovers may sometimes offer lower fares than direct routes.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, especially during off-peak seasons. It's usually a good idea to monitor price trends for your desired travel period.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal more economical flight options. While it might involve additional ground transportation, the savings on airfare could be significant. Always factor in the total cost and travel time when considering alternative airports.

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Shanghai to Chongqing: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Chongqing

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Chongqing

Regular price: CN¥1,473 - CN¥1,975

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

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Chongqing is between CNY 1473 and CNY 1975. The current lowest deal is CNY 796 with Spring Airlines, for travel from Oct 13 to Oct 21.

now CN¥796

Low CN¥1,473

High CN¥1,975

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Chongqing

August

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥161

February

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥643

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Shanghai to Chongqing

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Chongqing

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Chongqing

Shanghai (PVG) - Chongqing (CKG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,795

CN¥919

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Chongqing

Shanghai (PVG) - Chongqing (CKG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,936

CN¥992

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Chongqing

Shanghai (SHA) - Chongqing (CKG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,686

CN¥798

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Chongqing

Shanghai (SHA) - Chongqing (CKG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,777

CN¥798

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Chongqing

Shanghai (SHA) - Chongqing (CKG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,668

CN¥878

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Chongqing

Shanghai (SHA) - Chongqing (CKG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,757

CN¥885

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 17

CN¥2,232 → CN¥837

63%

4 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 17

CN¥2,218 → CN¥830

63%

2 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 17

CN¥2,259 → CN¥897

60%

5 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 17

CN¥2,103 → CN¥830

61%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Chongqing

Shanghai - Chongqing route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Shanghai to Chongqing are below the typical level, with 87% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices

Historically, August offers the lowest median price at $161. July and October are also good.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 55m

Direct flights from Shanghai to Chongqing typically take 2h 55m. Connecting flights average 10h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

48.8% of recent flights are direct

Nearly half of recent flights are direct. Connecting flights typically involve 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Spring Airlines provides direct flight options on this route, with 1 direct deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals on this route are rare

Historically, deals for flights from Shanghai to Chongqing are rare, based on recent 30-day patterns.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport offers flights to Chongqing, with prices from 796 CNY.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥796

Chongqing main airports to arrive at

Chongqing Jiangbei International (CKG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥763

Airports nearby Chongqing used as alternative

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

Cheapest

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport offers significantly higher flight frequency and destination variety, with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Chongqing.

📍 ~230 km from destination city (reachable by rail or road)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥952

Chongqing, China

47% AI deal score

$649

Air China

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chongqing

Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Chongqing

Today’s best flight deals from Shanghai to Chongqing

Shanghai to Chongqing: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Chongqing

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Chongqing

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Chongqing

Direct flights from Shanghai to Chongqing

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Chongqing

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

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Chongqing

Shanghai - Chongqing route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in August for the best prices

Direct flights take 2h 55m

48.8% of recent flights are direct

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Deals on this route are rare

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Chongqing main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chongqing used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chongqing

Best Elite deals to Chongqing

Feb 03

Jan 15

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Jan 17

Jan 15

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Jan 15

Jan 11

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chongqing

How can I find cheap flights from Shanghai to Chongqing?

When should I book flights from Shanghai to Chongqing?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Shanghai to Chongqing?

Are direct flights from Shanghai to Chongqing always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Shanghai to Chongqing flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Shanghai to Chongqing flights?

Related routes

More routes from Shanghai

Flights to Chongqing from other cities

Shanghai to Chongqing: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Chongqing

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Chongqing

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Chongqing

Direct flights from Shanghai to Chongqing

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Chongqing

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

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Chongqing

Shanghai - Chongqing route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in August for the best prices

Direct flights take 2h 55m

48.8% of recent flights are direct

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Deals on this route are rare

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Chongqing main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chongqing used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chongqing

Best Elite deals to Chongqing

Feb 03

Jan 15

Jan 11

Jan 17

Jan 15

Jan 15

Jan 15

Jan 11

Jan 11

Jan 11

Jan 15

Jan 15

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chongqing

How can I find cheap flights from Shanghai to Chongqing?

When should I book flights from Shanghai to Chongqing?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Shanghai to Chongqing?