Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Chongqing — $49

The Shanghai — Chongqing route is served by a wide range of airlines: 5 in total, including Spring Airlines, China West Air, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Air China. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $49. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.

Shanghai is served by two main airports with distinct roles. Pudong International (PVG) is the city’s primary international hub, handling most long-haul and full-service carriers and often positioned as the premium gateway for intercontinental travel. It sits about 30–40 km east of the city center; travel times range from roughly 35–60 minutes by Maglev plus metro or express bus, with fares varying by service. Pudong is spacious and well-equipped but can mean longer transfers. Hongqiao (SHA) is closer—around 10–15 km west—typically catering to domestic and regional flights and many budget or business travelers; metro and taxi trips usually take 20–40 minutes with modest fares. Hongqiao’s compact layout can be more convenient for quick connections, though it handles fewer long-haul options compared with Pudong.

The distance between Shanghai and Chongqing is 1410km (874 miles). The average flight duration is 2h 55m. There are 245 direct flights from Shanghai to Chongqing. Shanghai and Chongqing are in the same time zone. Flights from Shanghai begin at 7:40 AM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 10:55 PM

Chongqing is served by two main airports with different roles. Chongqing Jiangbei International (CKG) is the city’s primary international and domestic hub, typically handling most full-service carriers and many long-haul and regional flights; fares here can be mid-range to premium depending on route and season. It lies about 25–30 km north of downtown Chongqing, with express train and shuttle buses taking roughly 30–45 minutes (fares usually in the low single digits to around CNY 20–30) and taxis or ride-hailing often 40–60 minutes depending on traffic. Chongqing’s smaller Wanzhou or regional airfields are used for domestic and budget links, usually cheaper but with fewer connections; ground travel times vary and amenities can be more basic. Pros: Jiangbei offers wide connectivity and modern facilities; cons: distance and occasional road congestion can add time and cost.

The minimum one-way ticket price from Shanghai to Chongqing is $62 (December 2026), while the maximum is $313 (June 2027). On average, a ticket costs $134–$149.