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Flight deals from Chengdu to Shanghai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chengdu to Shanghai? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £115. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Shanghai.£36 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From £36, select.

Shanghai.£46 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From £46, select.

Shanghai.£47 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From £47, select.

Shanghai.£61 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From £61, select.

Shanghai.£61 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From £61, select.

Shanghai.£67 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From £67, select.

Shanghai.£78 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Mar.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £78, select.

Shanghai.£93 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Mar.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From £93, select.

Shanghai.£176 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Jun.One-way flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Wed, 9 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £176, select.

Shanghai.£185 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 May.One-way flight with Thai Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Thai Airways, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Wed, 12 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £185, select.

Shanghai.£193 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Apr.One-way flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Thu, 22 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £193, select.

Shanghai.£199 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jul.One-way flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Thu, 1 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £199, select.

Shanghai.£210 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Sep.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 7 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £210, select.

Shanghai.£211 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Aug.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Thu, 26 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £211, select.

Shanghai.£240 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Aug.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Thu, 26 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £240, select.

Shanghai.£240 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jun.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Mon, 7 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £240, 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 September.

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Direct flights from Chengdu to Shanghai

Alternative Chengdu to Shanghai routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Chengdu to Shanghai? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Shanghai Hongqiao

14km from central Shanghai

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from £36

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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai

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Chengdu to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£36
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	2 hrs, 44 mins
Most popular airline	China Eastern
Average flights per week	846

Finding cheap flights from Chengdu to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Shanghai?

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.

How much are return flights from Chengdu to Shanghai?

The best price we found for a return flight from Chengdu to Shanghai is £82. 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.

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

2 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Chengdu to Shanghai.

Which airlines fly direct from Chengdu to Shanghai?

China Eastern, Air China and Sichuan Airlines fly direct from Chengdu to Shanghai.

How many flights are there a week from Chengdu to Shanghai?

As of September 2026, there are 2,898 flights per week flying from Chengdu to Shanghai.

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

The cheapest month to fly from Chengdu to Shanghai is usually September.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Shanghai?

If you're flying from Chengdu, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Hongqiao – which is 13.8 km away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from £82.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Chengdu to Shanghai on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chengdu to Shanghai on Sunday, 27 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Chengdu to Shanghai?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Chengdu to Shanghai?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Shanghai?

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.

What’s the weather like in Shanghai?

In September, the average temperature is usually around 27°C. July is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 33°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 3°C. The rainiest month is June.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Chengdu to Shanghai with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai is Spring Airlines .

How to find cheap flights to Shanghai from Chengdu

Looking for cheap tickets from Chengdu to Shanghai? Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Chengdu to Shanghai. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
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