Cheap flights from Shanghai to Chengdu

One-way fares from $72 · SHA → CTU · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Chengdu → Shanghai
Cheapest fare
$72

Spring Airlines · Thu, Feb 18

Cheapest month
February

from $72

Direct flights
Yes

Juneyao Airlines, Spring Airlines and China Eastern

Flight time
3h 15m

1,660 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Chengdu

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $85
  2. December 2026 $91
  3. January 2027 $91
  4. February 2027 Cheapest $72
  5. March 2027 $73
  6. April 2027 $281
  7. May 2027 $297
  8. June 2027 $200
  9. July 2027 $351
  10. September 2027 $318
  11. October 2027 $291

Cheapest dates in February 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Spring Airlines
Depart08:50 Thu, Feb 18SHA → CTU 3h 25m · Direct
$72one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart08:50 Fri, Feb 19SHA → CTU 3h 25m · Direct
$72one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart08:50 Wed, Feb 24SHA → CTU 3h 25m · Direct
$73one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart08:50 Thu, Feb 25SHA → CTU 3h 25m · Direct
$73one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart13:00 Wed, Feb 17SHA → TFU 3h 25m · Direct
$81one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart08:50 Thu, Feb 11SHA → CTU 3h 25m · Direct
$110one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart08:50 Fri, Feb 12SHA → CTU 3h 25m · Direct
$120one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart08:50 Mon, Feb 1SHA → CTU 3h 25m · Direct
$305one way, per person
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About flights from Shanghai to Chengdu

Shanghai (SHA) and Chengdu (CTU) are about 1,660 km apart. Direct flights take around 3h 15m, and recent direct fares were with Juneyao Airlines, Spring Airlines and China Eastern. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $72, and February 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Shanghai to Chengdu?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $72 with Spring Airlines, departing Thursday, February 18, 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $72 to $351.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Chengdu?

February 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $72 one way.

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Chengdu?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Juneyao Airlines, Spring Airlines and China Eastern.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Chengdu?

A direct flight takes about 3h 15m. Shanghai and Chengdu are around 1,660 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Chengdu?

Recent fares on this route were with Juneyao Airlines, Spring Airlines, Vietjet, China Eastern and Air Macau.

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