Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Chengdu

Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Chengdu

Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Chengdu. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.

Cheapest one way flight

$80

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

3h 25m

03/04/2027

The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Chengdu departs on 03/04/2027, is operated by Spring Airlines and costs $80

Cheapest round trip flight

$144

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

5h 40m

09/05/2026

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Chengdu departs on 09/05/2026, is operated by Spring Airlines and costs $144

The fastest flight

3h 5m

Fastest flight from Shanghai to Chengdu takes 3h 5m

Direct flights

Several times a week

There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Su, Tu, We, Th, and Sa

Earliest flight

7:20 AM

Latest flight

10:10 PM

Average flight duration

3h 11m

Direct flights count

397

Distance

1660km

Timezone difference

0h

The distance between Shanghai and Chengdu is 1660km (1029 miles). The average flight duration is 3h 11m. There are 397 direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu. Shanghai and Chengdu are in the same time zone. Flights from Shanghai begin at 7:20 AM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 10:10 PM

Remember that on average the ideal time to book flights is 2 months before departure!

Airfare from Shanghai to Chengdu by month

The cost of a one-way flight from Shanghai to Chengdu ranges from $75 (February 2027) to $294 (April 2027). On average, the ticket price is about $128–$179.

February 2027

Lowest price

on average:

$75

April 2027

Highest price

on average:

$294

Avg Price

Price dynamics

Flight costs for Shanghai — Chengdu fluctuate noticeably — prices go up and down. There's no clear trend, but we've analyzed the data and found some benchmarks.

Cheaper and more expensive periods

Despite the fluctuations, patterns exist: the cheapest period is February 2027–March 2027 — averaging $78. The most expensive is April 2027–May 2027 ($285). The difference reaches 73%.

Best time to buy

With this kind of price behavior, it's worth comparing prices across several months and booking when a good deal appears. A good benchmark is February 2027–March 2027, where you can save up to 73%.

Price predictability

Price spread on this route is 65.3%. Costs vary significantly, so your choice of month can noticeably affect your travel budget.

Airlines operating on route

More than 8 airlines operate flights from Shanghai to Chengdu, including Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Thai Airways, and AirAsia X. This is a popular route, so passengers can choose tickets based on budget and preferences. Ticket prices start from $80, 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.

starting at $80

starting at $86

starting at $101

starting at $107

China Southern Airlines

starting at $120

China Eastern Airlines

starting at $124

Thai Airways

starting at $275

AirAsia X

starting at $310

Non-stop flights from Shanghai to Chengdu

A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to Chengdu, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.

Shanghai — Chengdu

SHA — CTU

03/04/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C6747

starting at $80

Shanghai — Chengdu

SHA — CTU

03/03/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C6747

starting at $83

Shanghai — Chengdu

SHA — CTU

09/08/2026

Departure

Direct flight

9C6101

starting at $86

Shanghai — Chengdu

SHA — CTU

09/16/2026

Departure

Direct flight

HO1039

starting at $86

Shanghai — Chengdu

SHA — CTU

01/07/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C8819

starting at $87

Shanghai — Chengdu

SHA — CTU

09/06/2026

Departure

Direct flight

HO1039

starting at $87

Shanghai — Chengdu

SHA — CTU

09/05/2026

Departure

Direct flight

9C6101

starting at $88

Shanghai — Chengdu

SHA — CTU

09/19/2026

Departure

Direct flight

HO1039

starting at $88

Shanghai — Chengdu

SHA — CTU

09/15/2026

Departure

Direct flight

9C6101

starting at $91

Shanghai — Chengdu

SHA — CTU

09/05/2026

Departure

Direct flight

HO1039

starting at $92

Schedule of direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu

All 7 airlines on the Shanghai — Chengdu route operate on a daily basis: Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Chengdu Airlines, Hainan Airlines, and China Southern Airlines fly every day.

Spring Airlines

Every day

starting at $105

China Eastern Airlines

Every day

starting at $186

Sichuan Airlines

Every day

starting at $153

Juneyao Airlines

Every day

starting at $152

Chengdu Airlines

Every day

starting at $115

Hainan Airlines

Every day

starting at $109

China Southern Airlines

Every day

starting at $108

Shanghai airports overview

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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PVG

33km

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

•

SHA

14km

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Chengdu airports overview

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

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CTU

Chengdu Tianfu

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TFU

61km

Handles domestic and international flights for Chengdu and Sichuan, with modern terminals and convenient rail and road links about 50 km southeast of the city.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.

What is the cheapest price for flights from Shanghai to Chengdu?

The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Chengdu according to data for the last 48 hours costs $80

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Shanghai — Chengdu?

Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Chengdu is 2 months before departure.

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

Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Chengdu can be found flying in these months: February, September, December.

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Chengdu?

The fastest flights from Shanghai to Chengdu start from 3 hours 5 minutes in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from Shanghai to Chengdu?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Chengdu: Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Shanghai to Chengdu

We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.

Shanghai — Chengdu

September 8

Spring Airlines

$88

Alternative routes

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Cheapest one way flight

$80

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

3h 25m

03/04/2027

The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Chengdu departs on 03/04/2027, is operated by Spring Airlines and costs $80

Cheapest round trip flight

$144

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

5h 40m

09/05/2026

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Chengdu departs on 09/05/2026, is operated by Spring Airlines and costs $144

The fastest flight

3h 5m

Fastest flight from Shanghai to Chengdu takes 3h 5m

Direct flights

Several times a week

There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Su, Tu, We, Th, and Sa

Earliest flight

7:20 AM

Latest flight

10:10 PM

Average flight duration

3h 11m

Direct flights count

397

Distance

1660km

Timezone difference

0h

Shanghai — Chengdu

SHA — CTU

03/04/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C6747

starting at $80

Shanghai — Chengdu

SHA — CTU

03/03/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C6747

starting at $83

Shanghai — Chengdu

SHA — CTU

09/08/2026

Departure

Direct flight

9C6101

starting at $86

Shanghai — Chengdu

SHA — CTU

09/16/2026

Departure

Direct flight

HO1039

starting at $86

Shanghai — Chengdu

SHA — CTU

01/07/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C8819

starting at $87

Shanghai — Chengdu

SHA — CTU

09/06/2026

Departure

Direct flight

HO1039

starting at $87

Shanghai — Chengdu

SHA — CTU

09/05/2026

Departure

Direct flight

9C6101

starting at $88

Shanghai — Chengdu

SHA — CTU

09/19/2026

Departure

Direct flight

HO1039

starting at $88

Shanghai — Chengdu

SHA — CTU

09/15/2026

Departure

Direct flight

9C6101

starting at $91

Shanghai — Chengdu

SHA — CTU

09/05/2026

Departure

Direct flight

HO1039

starting at $92

Spring Airlines

Every day

starting at $105

China Eastern Airlines

Every day

starting at $186

Sichuan Airlines

Every day

starting at $153

Juneyao Airlines

Every day

starting at $152

Chengdu Airlines

Every day

starting at $115

Hainan Airlines

Every day

starting at $109

China Southern Airlines

Every day

starting at $108

What is the cheapest price for flights from Shanghai to Chengdu?

The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Chengdu according to data for the last 48 hours costs $80

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Shanghai — Chengdu?

Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Chengdu is 2 months before departure.

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

Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Chengdu can be found flying in these months: February, September, December.

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Chengdu?

The fastest flights from Shanghai to Chengdu start from 3 hours 5 minutes in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from Shanghai to Chengdu?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Chengdu: Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines

Price dynamics

Flight costs for Shanghai — Chengdu fluctuate noticeably — prices go up and down. There's no clear trend, but we've analyzed the data and found some benchmarks.

Cheaper and more expensive periods

Despite the fluctuations, patterns exist: the cheapest period is February 2027–March 2027 — averaging $78. The most expensive is April 2027–May 2027 ($285). The difference reaches 73%.

Best time to buy

With this kind of price behavior, it's worth comparing prices across several months and booking when a good deal appears. A good benchmark is February 2027–March 2027, where you can save up to 73%.

Price predictability

Price spread on this route is 65.3%. Costs vary significantly, so your choice of month can noticeably affect your travel budget.

Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Chengdu — $80

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Chengdu

Cheapest one way flight

$80

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

3h 25m

03/04/2027

Cheapest round trip flight

$144

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

5h 40m

09/05/2026

The fastest flight

3h 5m

Direct flights

Several times a week

Earliest flight

7:20 AM

Latest flight

10:10 PM

Average flight duration

3h 11m

Direct flights count

397

Distance

1660km

Timezone difference

0h

Airfare from Shanghai to Chengdu by month

February 2027

on average:

$75

April 2027

on average:

$294

Price dynamics

Cheaper and more expensive periods

Best time to buy

Price predictability

Airlines operating on route

Non-stop flights from Shanghai to Chengdu

Schedule of direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu

Shanghai airports overview

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Chengdu airports overview

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

Chengdu Tianfu

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Shanghai to Chengdu

Alternative routes

Cheapest one way flight

$80

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

3h 25m

03/04/2027

Cheapest round trip flight

$144

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

5h 40m

09/05/2026

The fastest flight

3h 5m

Direct flights

Several times a week

Earliest flight

7:20 AM

Latest flight

10:10 PM

Average flight duration

3h 11m

Direct flights count

397

Distance

1660km