Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Changchun — $81

More than 5 airlines operate flights from Shanghai to Changchun, including China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines. This is a popular route, so passengers can choose tickets based on budget and preferences. Ticket prices start from $81, and our service lets you instantly compare all options. The variety of offers simplifies planning: you can choose budget fares or more comfortable options with baggage included or extra services. We help you find the best deals so your trip is cost-efficient.

Shanghai is served primarily by two major airports with distinct roles. Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) is the city’s main international hub, handling most long-haul and intercontinental flights and hosting full-service carriers alongside some international low-cost operators; it sits about 30–40 km east of downtown and is typically seen as the pricier, more full-service option. Travel to the city center commonly takes 30–60 minutes by the maglev plus metro or 45–75 minutes by taxi depending on traffic; metro fares are modest while taxi rides can be substantially higher. Pros: extensive international connectivity, modern facilities; Cons: longer transfer times and occasional congestion. Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA) functions largely as the domestic and regional gateway, favored for short-haul flights and frequent business connections across China and nearby Asian cities. Located roughly 13 km west of central Shanghai near the railway hub, Hongqiao is typically more convenient for travelers heading to the city center and can be more economical for domestic routes. Ground options include a short metro ride of 15–25 minutes, quick taxi transfers, and direct high-speed rail links to regional destinations; fares are usually lower than from Pudong. Pros: proximity to central Shanghai and intermodal connections; Cons: fewer long-haul options and potentially crowded peak-period domestic services.

Changchun is served mainly by Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ), which functions as a regional international hub for northeast China rather than a large global gateway. It typically handles a mix of full‑service and low‑cost carriers offering domestic trunk routes to Beijing, Shanghai and Harbin along with seasonal international flights to nearby countries. The airport is about 31–35 km north of downtown Changchun; travel time by airport bus or taxi can be roughly 35–60 minutes depending on traffic, with fares generally ranging from modest airport‑bus tickets to mid‑range taxi fares. Trains and shuttle buses provide economical links, while taxis and app‑based rides are quicker and more comfortable. Pros: efficient layouts and decent regional connectivity; cons: longer transfer time to the city and fewer long‑haul flight options compared with larger Chinese hubs.