Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Chongqing?

Yes, direct flights are commonly available for the Shanghai to Chongqing route. Historically, direct flights have accounted for 70.7% of all available options in the trailing 90 days. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience one stop. This indicates a strong prevalence of non-stop options for this particular journey.

How many hours is the flight from Shanghai to Chongqing?

The typical direct flight from Shanghai to Chongqing has a median duration of 2 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 1461 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 8 hours and 33 minutes. Travelers seeking the quickest journey should prioritize direct flight options.

How often do cheap flights from Shanghai to Chongqing come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Shanghai to Chongqing come up frequently. This route is consistently identified as one with regular opportunities for economical travel. Travelers can typically find good value options with a high degree of regularity when planning their trips.

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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 connections. Since almost all itineraries are non-stop, this duration closely reflects the direct flight time. This makes the route a convenient option for travelers seeking efficient travel between these two cities.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Shanghai to Chongqing, fares typically range from $137–$359, with a median of $227. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Approximately 34% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals are available if you track prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Chongqing? The most affordable months to fly are May, with a median fare of $132, followed by June at $136, and July at $169. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the overall typical fare, making them ideal for budget-conscious planning.

Most itineraries on this route are non-stop, with 70.7% of recent fares being direct flights from Shanghai to Chongqing. For the remaining itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This high percentage of direct flights provides travelers with more straightforward and quicker travel options.

The flight distance between Shanghai and Chongqing is 1461 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the quick journey times and the prevalence of direct flight options available to travelers.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Chongqing

Regular price: CN¥1,308 - CN¥2,002

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Chongqing is CNY 1308 to CNY 2002. The current lowest deal is CNY 800 with Spring Airlines for travel from Dec 15-Dec 28.

now CN¥800

Low CN¥1,308

High CN¥2,002

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Chongqing

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Chongqing is May, with a median price of 114 USD. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of 642 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥114

September

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥642

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Chongqing

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Chongqing

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Chongqing

Shanghai (PVG) - Chongqing (CKG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,937

CN¥800

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Chongqing

Shanghai (PVG) - Chongqing (CKG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,405

CN¥833

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Chongqing

Shanghai (PVG) - Chongqing (CKG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,079

CN¥800

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Chongqing

Shanghai (PVG) - Chongqing (CKG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,238

CN¥800

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Chongqing

Shanghai (PVG) - Chongqing (CKG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,198

CN¥800

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Chongqing

Shanghai (PVG) - Chongqing (CKG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,125

CN¥800

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 20 - Dec 23

CN¥1,873 → CN¥800

57%

1 night

Dec 20 - Dec 21

CN¥1,876 → CN¥800

57%

4 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 21

CN¥1,856 → CN¥800

57%

2 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 16

CN¥1,852 → CN¥800

57%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Chongqing

Shanghai - Chongqing route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent one-way fares from SHA to CKG are above the typical level at $227.

📅 Best time to fly

May and June are historically cheapest

Historically, May ($132) and June ($136) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 55m

Direct flights from Shanghai to Chongqing typically take 2 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

70.7% of recent flights on this route are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Spring Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct service on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 34% of the time

Historically, 34% of fares from SHA to CKG are considered good deals.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) is an alternative departure airport for flights from Shanghai to Chongqing.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car or metro).

💸 Flights from ~$197

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA) is a convenient departure airport for flights from Shanghai to Chongqing.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or metro).

💸 Flights from ~$197

Chongqing main airports to arrive at

Chongqing Jiangbei International (CKG)

Cheapest

Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is a primary arrival choice for flights from Shanghai.

📍 ~20 km from Chongqing (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$142

Airports nearby Chongqing used as alternative

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

Cheapest

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is a major international hub with high-speed rail connectivity to Chongqing.

📍 ~200 km from destination city (reachable by rail or road)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥891

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Sep 09

Chongqing, China

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From SHA

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Jan 24

Chongqing, China

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From PVG

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Chongqing, China

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From PVG

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Chongqing, China

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From SHA

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Chongqing, China

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$1,012

$817

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From SHA

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Chongqing, China

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chongqing

Historically, the best prices for flights from Shanghai to Chongqing are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $157. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $174, and waiting until 60+ days out can result in significantly higher average fares of $363. Planning your trip within the optimal window can lead to considerable savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Shanghai to Chongqing is considered to be $137 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $227. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $359 or less. Aiming for a fare at or below $137 would secure a particularly economical option for your journey.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Chongqing are May and June, with median prices of $132 and $136 respectively. While July also offers relatively lower prices at a median of $169, it was also the most expensive month in the trailing 270-day period. The annual median price for this route is $227, indicating that May and June typically provide the best value.

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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¥1,308 - CN¥2,002

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Chongqing is CNY 1308 to CNY 2002. The current lowest deal is CNY 800 with Spring Airlines for travel from Dec 15-Dec 28.

now CN¥800

Low CN¥1,308

High CN¥2,002

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Chongqing

May

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥114

September

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥642

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Chongqing

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Chongqing

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Chongqing

Shanghai (PVG) - Chongqing (CKG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,937

CN¥800

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Chongqing

Shanghai (PVG) - Chongqing (CKG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,405

CN¥833

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Chongqing

Shanghai (PVG) - Chongqing (CKG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,079

CN¥800

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Chongqing

Shanghai (PVG) - Chongqing (CKG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,238

CN¥800

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Chongqing

Shanghai (PVG) - Chongqing (CKG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,198

CN¥800

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Chongqing

Shanghai (PVG) - Chongqing (CKG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,125

CN¥800

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 20 - Dec 23

CN¥1,873 → CN¥800

57%

1 night

Dec 20 - Dec 21

CN¥1,876 → CN¥800

57%

4 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 21

CN¥1,856 → CN¥800

57%

2 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 16

CN¥1,852 → CN¥800

57%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Chongqing

Shanghai - Chongqing route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent one-way fares from SHA to CKG are above the typical level at $227.

📅 Best time to fly

May and June are historically cheapest

Historically, May ($132) and June ($136) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 55m

Direct flights from Shanghai to Chongqing typically take 2 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

70.7% of recent flights on this route are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Spring Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct service on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 34% of the time

Historically, 34% of fares from SHA to CKG are considered good deals.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) is an alternative departure airport for flights from Shanghai to Chongqing.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car or metro).

💸 Flights from ~$197

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA) is a convenient departure airport for flights from Shanghai to Chongqing.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or metro).

💸 Flights from ~$197

Chongqing main airports to arrive at

Chongqing Jiangbei International (CKG)

Cheapest

Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is a primary arrival choice for flights from Shanghai.

📍 ~20 km from Chongqing (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$142

Airports nearby Chongqing used as alternative

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

Cheapest

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is a major international hub with high-speed rail connectivity to Chongqing.

Chongqing, China

69% AI deal score

$1,078

$835

Save $243

China Southern Airlines

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 above the typical level

May and June are historically cheapest

Direct flights average 2h 55m

Direct flights are dominant

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Good prices are available 34% of the time

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chongqing

How early should I book Shanghai to Chongqing flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Shanghai to Chongqing?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Shanghai to Chongqing?

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Chongqing?

How many hours is the flight from Shanghai to Chongqing?

How often do cheap flights from Shanghai to Chongqing come up?

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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

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 above the typical level

May and June are historically cheapest

Direct flights average 2h 55m

Direct flights are dominant

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Good prices are available 34% of the time

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

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Jan 24

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Oct 17

Oct 07

Sep 28

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chongqing

How early should I book Shanghai to Chongqing flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Shanghai to Chongqing?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Shanghai to Chongqing?