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Low Price Flights from Shanghai to Chengdu

Explore the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Chengdu in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 138, and direct return tickets start at AU$ 303.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 20:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        TFU 23:10
        Shanghai - Chengdu | Sun, Jul 26 | Sichuan Airlines
        TFU 08:00
        2h 40m
        Direct
        PVG 10:40
        Chengdu - Shanghai | Tue, Jul 28 | Sichuan Airlines
        AU$ 303 AU$ 436
        31% off
        31% off
        AU$ 436 AU$ 303
      • PVG 20:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        TFU 23:10
        Shanghai - Chengdu | Mon, Jul 20 | Sichuan Airlines
        TFU 08:00
        2h 40m
        Direct
        PVG 10:40
        Chengdu - Shanghai | Sat, Jul 25 | Sichuan Airlines
        AU$ 305 AU$ 436
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$ 436 AU$ 305
      • PVG 20:55
        3h 35m
        Direct
        TFU 00:30
        Shanghai - Chengdu | Mon, Jul 20 | Air China
        TFU 13:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        PVG 17:40
        Chengdu - Shanghai | Wed, Jul 22 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 279 AU$ 436
        36% off
        36% off
        AU$ 436 AU$ 279
      • PVG 07:20
        4h 50m
        Direct
        TFU 12:10
        Shanghai - Chengdu | Wed, Jul 22 | Juneyao Airlines
        TFU 13:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        PVG 17:40
        Chengdu - Shanghai | Thu, Jul 23 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 286
        34% off
        AU$ 436 AU$ 286
      • SHA 21:50
        3h 5m
        Direct
        TFU 00:55
        Shanghai - Chengdu | Mon, Jul 20 | China Eastern Airlines
        TFU 13:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        PVG 17:40
        Chengdu - Shanghai | Wed, Jul 22 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 290
        33% off
        AU$ 436 AU$ 290
      • PVG 07:20
        4h 50m
        Direct
        TFU 12:10
        Shanghai - Chengdu | Tue, Jul 21 | Juneyao Airlines
        TFU 13:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        PVG 17:40
        Chengdu - Shanghai | Tue, Jul 28 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 292
        33% off
        AU$ 436 AU$ 292
      • PVG 07:20
        4h 50m
        Direct
        TFU 12:10
        Shanghai - Chengdu | Thu, Jul 23 | Juneyao Airlines
        TFU 13:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        PVG 17:40
        Chengdu - Shanghai | Tue, Jul 28 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 292
        33% off
        AU$ 436 AU$ 292
      • PVG 07:20
        4h 50m
        Direct
        TFU 12:10
        Shanghai - Chengdu | Sun, Jul 26 | Juneyao Airlines
        TFU 13:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        PVG 17:40
        Chengdu - Shanghai | Tue, Jul 28 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 292
        33% off
        AU$ 436 AU$ 292
      • PVG 21:10
        3h 20m
        Direct
        TFU 00:30
        Shanghai - Chengdu | Wed, Jul 22 | Air China
        TFU 13:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        PVG 17:40
        Chengdu - Shanghai | Wed, Jul 29 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 296
        32% off
        AU$ 436 AU$ 296
      • PVG 20:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        TFU 23:10
        Shanghai - Chengdu | Wed, Jul 22 | Sichuan Airlines
        TFU 13:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        PVG 17:40
        Chengdu - Shanghai | Thu, Jul 23 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 296
        32% off
        AU$ 436 AU$ 296
      • PVG 07:20
        4h 50m
        Direct
        TFU 12:10
        Shanghai - Chengdu | Mon, Jul 27 | Juneyao Airlines
        TFU 13:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        PVG 17:40
        Chengdu - Shanghai | Tue, Jul 28 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 296
        32% off
        AU$ 436 AU$ 296
      • PVG 20:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        TFU 23:10
        Shanghai - Chengdu | Wed, Jul 22 | Chengdu Airlines
        TFU 13:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        PVG 17:40
        Chengdu - Shanghai | Wed, Jul 29 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 296
        32% off
        AU$ 436 AU$ 296
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CTU 14:00
        Shanghai - Chengdu | Tue, Jul 21 | Normal Airline
        CTU 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SHA 16:00
        Chengdu - Shanghai | Thu, Jul 23 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 20:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        TFU 23:10
        Shanghai - Chengdu | Mon, Jul 20 | Sichuan Airlines
        AU$ 138 AU$ 198
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$ 198 AU$ 138
      • PVG 20:55
        3h 35m
        Direct
        TFU 00:30
        Shanghai - Chengdu | Mon, Jul 20 | Air China
        AU$ 138 AU$ 198
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$ 198 AU$ 138
      • PVG 07:20
        4h 50m
        1 stop
        TFU 12:10
        Shanghai - Chengdu | Mon, Aug 3 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 127 AU$ 198
        36% off
        36% off
        AU$ 198 AU$ 127
      • PVG 07:20
        4h 50m
        1 stop
        TFU 12:10
        Shanghai - Chengdu | Sun, Jul 26 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 136
        31% off
        AU$ 198 AU$ 136
      • PVG 07:20
        4h 50m
        1 stop
        TFU 12:10
        Shanghai - Chengdu | Tue, Jul 21 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 138
        30% off
        AU$ 198 AU$ 138
      • PVG 07:20
        4h 50m
        1 stop
        TFU 12:10
        Shanghai - Chengdu | Wed, Jul 22 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 138
        30% off
        AU$ 198 AU$ 138
      • PVG 07:20
        4h 50m
        1 stop
        TFU 12:10
        Shanghai - Chengdu | Thu, Jul 23 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 138
        30% off
        AU$ 198 AU$ 138
      • PVG 07:20
        4h 50m
        1 stop
        TFU 12:10
        Shanghai - Chengdu | Mon, Jul 27 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 138
        30% off
        AU$ 198 AU$ 138
      • PVG 07:20
        4h 50m
        1 stop
        TFU 12:10
        Shanghai - Chengdu | Tue, Jul 28 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 138
        30% off
        AU$ 198 AU$ 138
      • PVG 07:20
        4h 50m
        1 stop
        TFU 12:10
        Shanghai - Chengdu | Wed, Jul 29 | Juneyao Airlines
        AU$ 138
        30% off
        AU$ 198 AU$ 138
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CTU 14:00
        Shanghai - Chengdu | Tue, Jul 21 | Normal Airline
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Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Shanghai to Chengdu

Choose from 12 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Chengdu, including China Eastern Airlines, Air China, and Sichuan Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Sichuan Airlines.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
Chengdu Airlines logo Chengdu Airlines
Spring Airlines logo Spring Airlines
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
Shanghai Airlines logo Shanghai Airlines
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Hainan Airlines logo Hainan Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Tibet Airlines logo Tibet Airlines
China Express Airlines logo China Express Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Chengdu according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Shanghai to Chengdu Flight Details

The distance between Shanghai and Chengdu is approximately 1,662.39km. It takes around 3 hours 57 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Chengdu. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 127
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 279
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,662.39km
Average flight time3 hours 57 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Chengdu route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Chengdu

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Shanghai to Chengdu?

Average price of one-way flights from Shanghai to Chengdu purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Chengdu is March, with an average price of AU$ 93. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically July, with an average price of up to AU$ 230.

AU$ 230
AU$ 162
AU$ 93
AU$ 25
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 230
    Jul
  • AU$ 173
    Aug
  • AU$ 160
    Sep
  • AU$ 152
    Oct
  • AU$ 138
    Nov
  • AU$ 113
    Dec
  • AU$ 119
    Jan
  • AU$ 229
    Feb
  • AU$ 93
    Mar
  • AU$ 151
    Apr
  • AU$ 157
    May
  • AU$ 172
    Jun

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

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Shanghai to Chengdu on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Chengdu is Tuesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Friday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 222
AU$ 207
AU$ 191
AU$ 176
  • AU$ 199
    Mon
  • AU$ 191
    Tue
  • AU$ 210
    Wed
  • AU$ 212
    Thu
  • AU$ 222
    Fri
  • AU$ 192
    Sat
  • AU$ 196
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Chengdu (CTU)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Juneyao Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 127 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to TFU on Mon, Aug 3), while Air China offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 279 departing on Mon, Jul 20 and returning on Wed, Jul 22.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Shanghai to Chengdu with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Air China Sichuan Airlines Chengdu Airlines Spring Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 57 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Chengdu (CTU).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Chengdu is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 445 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Chengdu. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Juneyao Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- HO5444 (15:48) Hainan Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- HU7427 (17:42) China Express Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- G55023 (17:42)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Chengdu, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Aug 3, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 127.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Sichuan Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
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    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chengdu travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Chengdu is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Chengdu on July 26, 2026 with Juneyao Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 136.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chengdu, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (PVG-CTU) is by far the most common option on this route: Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
  • The time difference between Chengdu and Shanghai is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Shanghai toChengdu

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Shanghai to Chengdu?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Shanghai to Chengdu on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, China Southern Airlines offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Shanghai to Chengdu, with an average price of AU$ 171.

AU$ 155
AU$ 171
AU$ 188
AU$ 204
AU$ 220
China Southern Airlines
AU$ 171
China Southern Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
AU$ 187
Juneyao Airlines
Spring Airlines
AU$ 193
Spring Airlines
Air China
AU$ 205
Air China
Sichuan Airlines
AU$ 211
Sichuan Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
AU$ 220
China Eastern Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Shanghai to Chengdu?

Data is based on the number of flights from Shanghai to Chengdu operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, China Eastern Airlines operates the most flights from Shanghai to Chengdu, with 214 flight per week.

76
122
168
214
China Eastern Airlines
214
China Eastern Airlines
Xiamen Airlines
182
Xiamen Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
165
Sichuan Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
136
Shenzhen Airlines
Air China
130
Air China
Juneyao Airlines
122
Juneyao Airlines

How many flights are there each day from Shanghai to Chengdu?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Shanghai to Chengdu within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Shanghai to Chengdu depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Monday.

963
867
770
674
Highest
770
Mon
793
Tue
786
Wed
820
Thu
963
Fri
936
Sat
814
Sun

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