What percentage of Shanghai to Chengdu flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 74.2% of flights from Shanghai to Chengdu have been direct. For routes that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers when connecting is one. This indicates that a significant majority of travelers on this route can typically find a direct flight option, simplifying their travel experience.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Chengdu?

The direct flight from Shanghai to Chengdu typically takes 3 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of 1615 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 8 hours and 5 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey to determine the most suitable option for their schedule.

How often do Shanghai to Chengdu flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Shanghai to Chengdu route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may have regular opportunities to find more affordable fares. Monitoring prices over a 30-day window can be beneficial for those seeking to capitalize on these frequent price adjustments.

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Shanghai to Chengdu: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Chengdu

For flights from Shanghai to Chengdu, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 74.2% of recent fares being direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu. When connecting flights are necessary, they typically involve one stopover.

When looking for cheap flights from Shanghai to Chengdu, you'll find that fares are typically in the range of $175–$439, with a median price of $274. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and about 5% of recent fares have been classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices for this route.

If you're wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Chengdu, the data indicates that July and June are the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $180. May also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $249.

A typical journey from Shanghai to Chengdu takes approximately 3h 15m, including any connections. This median duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect for this route.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Chengdu

Regular price: CN¥1,141 - CN¥2,110

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

The regular price range for this route is between 1141 CNY and 2110 CNY. The current lowest deal is 961 CNY with Spring Airlines for travel from Jan 8-Jan 28.

now CN¥961

Low CN¥1,141

High CN¥2,110

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Chengdu

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Chengdu is June, with a median price of 180 USD. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of 821 USD. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

June

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥180

October

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥821

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Chengdu

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Chengdu

Shanghai (SHA) - Chengdu (TFU)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,163

CN¥1,082

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Chengdu

Shanghai (SHA) - Chengdu (TFU)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,181

CN¥1,082

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Chengdu

Shanghai (SHA) - Chengdu (TFU)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,154

CN¥1,129

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Chengdu

Shanghai (SHA) - Chengdu (TFU)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,167

CN¥1,129

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Chengdu

Shanghai (SHA) - Chengdu (TFU)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,150

CN¥1,116

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Chengdu

Shanghai (PVG) - Chengdu (TFU)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥2,030

CN¥1,143

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 2 - Sep 3

CN¥2,350 → CN¥1,142

51%

3 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 8

CN¥2,269 → CN¥1,142

50%

4 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 9

CN¥2,255 → CN¥1,136

50%

2 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 3

CN¥2,180 → CN¥1,082

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Chengdu

Shanghai - Chengdu route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from SHA to CTU are below the typical level at $175 to $439.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July or June for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are July and June, with median prices around $180.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 15m

The typical direct flight from Shanghai to Chengdu takes 3 hours and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant on this route

74.2% of recent flights from SHA to CTU are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Spring Airlines is a provider of direct flights on the Shanghai to Chengdu route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals from Shanghai to Chengdu are frequent, appearing often over a 30-day window.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International for a budget-friendly option to Chengdu.

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

💸 Flights from ~$167

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Shanghai Pudong International offers another departure choice for your flight to Chengdu.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car or metro)

💸 Flights from ~$206

Chengdu main airports to arrive at

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

Cheapest

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport offers a good alternative for flights from Shanghai to Chengdu.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$167

Airports nearby Chengdu used as alternative

Chongqing Jiangbei International (CKG)

Cheapest

Chongqing Jiangbei International is a major international hub with extensive routes, offering premium cabin classes.

📍 ~270 km from Chengdu (reachable by high-speed rail in 1-1.5 hours)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥864

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Sep 10

Chengdu, China

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$1,916

$1,273

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Sep 05

Chengdu, China

76% AI deal score

$2,190

$1,468

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Business Class

From PVG

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Sep 10

Chengdu, China

75% AI deal score

$1,809

$1,273

Save $536

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

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Sep 10

Chengdu, China

75% AI deal score

$1,863

$1,273

Save $590

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

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Sep 10

Chengdu, China

71% AI deal score

$1,797

$1,273

Save $524

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

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Sep 03

Chengdu, China

71% AI deal score

$1,905

$1,372

Save $533

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Business Class

From PVG

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Sep 12

Chengdu, China

71% AI deal score

$1,866

$1,395

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From PVG

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Sep 15

Chengdu, China

71% AI deal score

$1,941

$1,416

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From PVG

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Chengdu, China

71% AI deal score

$1,986

$1,416

Save $570

Antinea Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

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Sep 12

Chengdu, China

71% AI deal score

$1,980

$1,423

Save $557

China Southern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

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Sep 15

Chengdu, China

71% AI deal score

$1,998

$1,442

Save $556

Antinea Airlines, +1

Business Class

From PVG

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Sep 10

Chengdu, China

71% AI deal score

$2,038

$1,468

Save $570

Antinea Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chengdu

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Shanghai to Chengdu has been 14-27 days prior to departure. Flights booked within this period typically have an average price of $230. Booking 7-13 days out sees a slightly higher average of $239, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure can result in an average price of $282. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance usually leads to significantly higher prices, averaging around $591.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Shanghai to Chengdu is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $175. The median price for this route over the same period has been $274. Prices above $439 are typically in the more expensive range. By aiming for prices at or below the $175 threshold, travelers can historically secure a favorable fare.

Historically, July and June have been the cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Chengdu, with a median price of $180 for both. The annual median price for this route is $274. May has also shown relatively lower prices, with a median of $249. These months typically offer more budget-friendly options compared to other times of the year.

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Shanghai to Chengdu: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Chengdu

A typical journey from Shanghai to Chengdu takes approximately 3h 15m, including any connections. This median duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect for this route.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Chengdu

Regular price: CN¥1,141 - CN¥2,110

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

The regular price range for this route is between 1141 CNY and 2110 CNY. The current lowest deal is 961 CNY with Spring Airlines for travel from Jan 8-Jan 28.

now CN¥961

Low CN¥1,141

High CN¥2,110

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Chengdu

June

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥180

October

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥821

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Chengdu

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Chengdu

Shanghai (SHA) - Chengdu (TFU)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,163

CN¥1,082

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Chengdu

Shanghai (SHA) - Chengdu (TFU)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,181

CN¥1,082

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Chengdu

Shanghai (SHA) - Chengdu (TFU)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,154

CN¥1,129

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Chengdu

Shanghai (SHA) - Chengdu (TFU)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,167

CN¥1,129

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Chengdu

Shanghai (SHA) - Chengdu (TFU)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,150

CN¥1,116

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Chengdu

Shanghai (PVG) - Chengdu (TFU)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥2,030

CN¥1,143

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 2 - Sep 3

CN¥2,350 → CN¥1,142

51%

3 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 8

CN¥2,269 → CN¥1,142

50%

4 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 9

CN¥2,255 → CN¥1,136

50%

2 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 3

CN¥2,180 → CN¥1,082

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Chengdu

Shanghai - Chengdu route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from SHA to CTU are below the typical level at $175 to $439.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July or June for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are July and June, with median prices around $180.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 15m

The typical direct flight from Shanghai to Chengdu takes 3 hours and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant on this route

74.2% of recent flights from SHA to CTU are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Spring Airlines is a provider of direct flights on the Shanghai to Chengdu route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals from Shanghai to Chengdu are frequent, appearing often over a 30-day window.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International for a budget-friendly option to Chengdu.

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

💸 Flights from ~$167

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Shanghai Pudong International offers another departure choice for your flight to Chengdu.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car or metro)

💸 Flights from ~$206

Chengdu main airports to arrive at

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

Cheapest

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport offers a good alternative for flights from Shanghai to Chengdu.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$167

Airports nearby Chengdu used as alternative

Chongqing Jiangbei International (CKG)

Cheapest

Chongqing Jiangbei International is a major international hub with extensive routes, offering premium cabin classes.

Chengdu, China

71% AI deal score

$2,038

$1,468

Save $570

Antinea Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chengdu

Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Chengdu

Today’s best flight deals from Shanghai to Chengdu

Shanghai to Chengdu: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Chengdu

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Chengdu

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Chengdu

Direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Chengdu

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

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Chengdu

Shanghai - Chengdu route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in July or June for the best prices

Direct flights average 3h 15m

Direct flights are dominant on this route

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Chengdu main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chengdu used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chengdu

Best Elite deals to Chengdu

Sep 10

Sep 05

Sep 10

Sep 10

Sep 10

Sep 03

Sep 12

Sep 15

Sep 16

Sep 12

Sep 15

Sep 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chengdu

How far in advance should I book a flight from Shanghai to Chengdu?

How do I know if a Shanghai to Chengdu flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Chengdu?

What percentage of Shanghai to Chengdu flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Chengdu?

How often do Shanghai to Chengdu flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Shanghai

Flights to Chengdu from other cities

Shanghai to Chengdu: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Chengdu

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Chengdu

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Chengdu

Direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Chengdu

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

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Chengdu

Shanghai - Chengdu route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in July or June for the best prices

Direct flights average 3h 15m

Direct flights are dominant on this route

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Chengdu main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chengdu used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chengdu

Best Elite deals to Chengdu

Sep 10

Sep 05

Sep 10

Sep 10

Sep 10

Sep 03

Sep 12

Sep 15

Sep 16

Sep 12

Sep 15

Sep 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chengdu

How far in advance should I book a flight from Shanghai to Chengdu?

How do I know if a Shanghai to Chengdu flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Chengdu?