Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Chongqing?

Yes, direct flights are commonly available from Shanghai to Chongqing. Across the trailing quarter, approximately 70.7% of the flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include one or more stops, the median number of stopovers is typically one.

How many hours is the flight from Shanghai to Chongqing?

The typical direct flight from Shanghai to Chongqing has a duration of 2 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 1461 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally take longer, with a median duration of 8 hours and 33 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey.

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

Cheap flights from Shanghai to Chongqing are frequently available. This route is classified as having a high occurrence of deals. Travelers can typically find favorable prices with regularity across the trailing 30 days.

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December 3 - December 5

Cheapest

PVG - Chongqing

CN¥1,970

CN¥867

Round trip

December 2 - December 5

Cheapest

PVG - Chongqing

CN¥1,962

CN¥867

Round trip

December 1 - December 5

Cheapest

Earliest

PVG - Chongqing

CN¥1,961

CN¥867

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December 7 - December 23

PVG - Chongqing

CN¥1,821

CN¥894

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December 7 - December 15

PVG - Chongqing

CN¥1,917

CN¥894

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December 7 - December 24

Best

PVG - Chongqing

CN¥1,810

CN¥894

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December 7 - December 14

PVG - Chongqing

CN¥1,941

CN¥894

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December 7 - December 22

PVG - Chongqing

CN¥1,824

CN¥894

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December 7 - December 17

PVG - Chongqing

CN¥1,874

CN¥894

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December 7 - December 28

Best

PVG - Chongqing

CN¥1,788

CN¥894

Round trip

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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. Since almost all itineraries are non-stop, this duration closely reflects the direct flight time. For those rare instances where a connection is necessary, the median number of stopovers is 1.

When considering cheap flights from Shanghai to Chongqing, fares right now are above the typical level. Prices typically range from $137–$359, with a median of $227. Currently, 34% of recent fares are classified as a good price.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Chongqing, the most affordable months are May, with a median fare of $132, and June, with a median fare of $136. July also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $169.

The route from Shanghai to Chongqing covers a distance of 1461 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Chongqing

Regular price: CN¥1,543 - CN¥2,033

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 1543 and CNY 2033. The current lowest deal is CNY 868 with Spring Airlines for travel from Dec 3-Dec 5.

now CN¥868

Low CN¥1,543

High CN¥2,033

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

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Direct flights from Shanghai to Chongqing

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Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Chongqing

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Chongqing

Shanghai (PVG) - Chongqing (CKG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,961

CN¥867

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Chongqing

Shanghai (PVG) - Chongqing (CKG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,788

CN¥894

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Chongqing

Shanghai (PVG) - Chongqing (CKG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,788

CN¥894

One-way

Wed, Dec 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Chongqing

Shanghai (PVG) - Chongqing (CKG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,962

CN¥867

One-way

Wed, Dec 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Chongqing

Shanghai (PVG) - Chongqing (CKG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,802

CN¥894

One-way

Wed, Dec 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Chongqing

Shanghai (PVG) - Chongqing (CKG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,788

CN¥894

One-way

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

8 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 30

CN¥2,419 → CN¥943

61%

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

CN¥2,254 → CN¥943

58%

7 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 30

CN¥2,125 → CN¥895

58%

5 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 22

CN¥2,080 → CN¥895

57%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Chongqing

Shanghai - Chongqing route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Shanghai to Chongqing are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically the cheapest month

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Chongqing, with a median price of $114.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 55m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

70.7% of recent flights are direct

70.7% of recent flights from Shanghai to Chongqing are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Spring Airlines is an option for direct flights on the Shanghai to Chongqing route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 34% of the time

Historically, good prices for flights from Shanghai to Chongqing are available 34% of the time.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Consider Shanghai Pudong International for flights to Chongqing, offering competitive prices for your journey.

📍 ~35 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or metro).

💸 Flights from ~$197

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International is a convenient option for flights from Shanghai to Chongqing.

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

💸 Flights from ~$197

Chongqing main airports to arrive at

Chongqing Jiangbei International (CKG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~21 km from Chongqing city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$142

Airports nearby Chongqing used as alternative

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,539

Nanchong Gaoping (NAO)

Nanchong Gaoping is a close regional airport with established domestic routes and good road/rail links to Chongqing.

📍 ~130 km from Chongqing (reachable by road or rail)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,613

Luzhou Yunlong (LZO)

Luzhou Yunlong is useful for domestic point-to-point travel when Chongqing Jiangbei is unavailable.

📍 ~150 km from Chongqing (limited ground transport options)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥2,128

Wanzhou Wuqiao (WXN)

Wanzhou Wuqiao serves as a secondary regional hub within the Chongqing municipality.

📍 ~200 km from Chongqing (significant distance from city center)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,579

Zunyi Xinzhou (ZYI)

Cheapest

Zunyi Xinzhou is a viable alternative for travelers heading south or seeking regional domestic connections.

📍 ~200 km from Chongqing (cross-provincial travel required)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,491

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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 between 28 and 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. For those booking 60 or more days out, the average price can be significantly higher, reaching approximately $363.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Shanghai to Chongqing is considered to be around $137 or less. The median price for this route has been observed at $227. Prices can go up to $359 or more for the higher end of fares.

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 competitive prices at a median of $169, it is also observed as the most expensive month within the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route is typically around $227.

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