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Shanghai.£105 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Oct, returning Sat, 11 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Fri, 10 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, 11 Oct, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £105, select.
Shanghai.£107 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 May, returning Tue, 13 May.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 13 May, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, 13 May, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £107, select.
Shanghai.£113 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 May, returning Tue, 3 Jun.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Wed, 14 May, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £113, select.
Shanghai.£120 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep, returning Thu, 11 Sep.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £120, select.
Shanghai.£120 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Sep, returning Sat, 4 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £120, select.
Shanghai.£120 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Aug, returning Thu, 11 Sep.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £120, select.
Shanghai.£127 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Jun, returning Tue, 3 Jun.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £127, select.
Shanghai.£150 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 May, returning Fri, 17 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Fri, 23 May, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Fri, 17 Oct, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £150, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chengdu to Shanghai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chengdu to Shanghai flights are currently cheapest in October.
May
from £107
Jun
from £127
Jul
from £192
Aug
from £164
Sep
from £120
Oct
from £105
Nov
from £353
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Feb
from £590
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Chengdu to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£105
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time2 hrs, 45 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week811

Finding cheap flights from Chengdu to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.
The best price we found for a return flight from Chengdu to Shanghai is £105. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 47 minutes is the average flight time from Chengdu to Shanghai.
China Eastern, Sichuan Airlines and Air China fly direct from Chengdu to Shanghai.
As of May 2025, there are 811 flights per week flying from Chengdu to Shanghai.
The cheapest month to fly from Chengdu to Shanghai is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from Chengdu, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Hongqiao – which is 8.6 miles away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from £105.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chengdu to Shanghai on Friday, 10 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 47 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 19°C. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June.
The cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai is Spring Airlines .

Flying from Chengdu to Shanghai: what you need to know

  • Countless great adventures start at one of Chengdu's main airports, Tianfu International Airport (TFU) or Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). Explore the options for booking a flight from Chengdu to Shanghai taking off from either of these bases.

  • When it comes to arriving in Shanghai, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is a major hub. Another is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

  • Hop on a direct Chengdu to Shanghai flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.

  • Chengdu and Shanghai share the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.

  • With 87 flights a week between the two airports, Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the busiest route. Hop on the first flight from Chengdu to Shanghai with China Eastern Airlines at 07:00. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last departure from TFU to PVG is with Hainan Airlines at 21:00.

  • To ensure you don't miss your Chengdu to Shanghai flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • You can expect longer lines during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Shanghai

  • Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap Chengdu to Shanghai flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.

  • If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your plane ticket from Chengdu to Shanghai.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from Chengdu to Shanghai by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your Chengdu to Shanghai flight results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'

Flying from Chengdu

Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

  • Begin your travels at Tianfu International Airport (TFU), which offers multiple direct flights from Chengdu to Shanghai. From TFU, you can fly nonstop to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

  • There's a good selection of airlines that offer direct Chengdu to Shanghai plane tickets out of TFU. Your next adventure starts with one of these:

  • To get to TFU from central Chengdu, it'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. It's roughly 30 miles from the airport to the city centre.

  • After a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Tianfu International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Chengdu to Shanghai or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:

  • Tianfu International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 86.59% of flights that depart TFU land on time.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

  • Want to jet out of Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)? You can book a direct flight from Chengdu to Shanghai out of this popular hub. Land at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and skip the layovers.

  • A good range of airlines offer direct Chengdu to Shanghai plane tickets from CTU. Book your favourite seat with one of these carriers and you'll get there before you know it:

  • CTU is roughly 7 miles from central Chengdu. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre.

  • You're going on holiday, so why not book another night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport the day before your flight from Chengdu to Shanghai:

  • The majority of flights that leave Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport get to their destination on schedule. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 89.89%.

  • The address for CTU is Airport Expressway Entrance.

Arriving in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is around 8 miles from central Shanghai. Once you've disembarked your flight from Chengdu to Shanghai, it'll take you approximately 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.

  • Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to SHA. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Chengdu to Shanghai:

  • Grab a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car and expand your travel horizons with your own wheels. Hertz is just moments from your arrival gate, so you can hit the road without delay.

  • Avoid the long lines and paperwork at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Reserve your ride from SHA ahead of time so you can simply grab the keys and be on your way.

  • You'll find Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Best time to go to Shanghai

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Chengdu to Shanghai. To avoid the crowds, head to Shanghai in April.

  • The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Chengdu to Shanghai ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap flights from Chengdu to Shanghai around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Shanghai

Explore more of China

  • Shanghai will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be discovered. About 170 miles west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

  • Around 50 miles west of Shanghai, Suzhou is another essential stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.

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