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Flights from Chengdu to Shanghai

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Chengdu to Shanghai

Choose from 11 airlines flying from Chengdu to Shanghai, including Air China, China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines. Juneyao Airlines currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Air China logo Air China
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Spring Airlines logo Spring Airlines
Chengdu Airlines logo Chengdu Airlines
Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
Shanghai Airlines logo Shanghai Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Hainan Airlines logo Hainan Airlines
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Tibet Airlines logo Tibet Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines logo Shenzhen Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chengdu to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Chengdu to Shanghai over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from CAD 94 and round-trip tickets from CAD 196.

Displayed flight fares from Chengdu to Shanghai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Information for Chengdu to Shanghai Flights

The distance between Chengdu and Shanghai is 1,662.39km. It takes around 4 hours 12 minutes on average to fly from Chengdu to Shanghai. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceCAD 88
Cheapest return ticket priceCAD 193
Off-season travel monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,662.39km
Average flight time4 hours 12 minutes
Popular airlineAir China
Flight statistics for the Chengdu–Shanghai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Chengdu to Shanghai

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

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Chengdu to Shanghai in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Chengdu to Shanghai is Dec, with an average price of CAD 107. The most expensive month is usually Feb, with average prices reaching CAD 244.

CAD 244
CAD 176
CAD 107
CAD 39
    Cheapest
  • CAD 116
    Jan
  • CAD 244
    Feb
  • CAD 159
    Mar
  • CAD 146
    Apr
  • CAD 141
    May
  • CAD 170
    Jun
  • CAD 213
    Jul
  • CAD 192
    Aug
  • CAD 148
    Sep
  • CAD 151
    Oct
  • CAD 135
    Nov
  • CAD 107
    Dec

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Chengdu to Shanghai?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Chengdu to Shanghai on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Chengdu to Shanghai is Tue. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Sun as fares are usually the highest.

CAD 215
CAD 198
CAD 181
CAD 165
  • CAD 189
    Mon
  • CAD 181
    Tue
  • CAD 199
    Wed
  • CAD 187
    Thu
  • CAD 200
    Fri
  • CAD 184
    Sat
  • CAD 215
    Sun

Flight FAQs

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Chengdu Airlines offers one-way fares as low as CAD 88 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. TFU to PVG on Thu, Jan 22), while Chengdu Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from CAD 193 departing on Tue, Feb 17 and returning on Wed, Feb 25.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Chengdu to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Air China China Eastern Airlines Spring Airlines Chengdu Airlines Shanghai 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 4 hours 12 minutes to fly from Chengdu (CTU) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chengdu to Shanghai 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 300 flight per week flying from Chengdu to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU5442 (07:14)
  • To find best deals on flights from Chengdu to Shanghai, 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 Thu, Jan 22, with one-way flights priced at just CAD 88.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Juneyao Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Chengdu to Shanghai is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chengdu to Shanghai on January 22, 2026 with Chengdu Airlines, with prices starting at CAD 87.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (TFU-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Chengdu 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 Chengdu to Shanghai

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

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Chengdu to Shanghai on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Chengdu to Shanghai is China Southern Airlines, with an average fare of CAD 174.

CAD 161
CAD 174
CAD 187
CAD 200
CAD 213
China Southern Airlines
CAD 174
China Southern Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
CAD 177
Juneyao Airlines
Air China
CAD 185
Air China
Spring Airlines
CAD 192
Spring Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
CAD 192
Sichuan Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
CAD 213
China Eastern Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Chengdu to Shanghai?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Chengdu to Shanghai on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Chengdu to Shanghai is China Eastern Airlines, operating 186 flights per week.

56
99
143
186
China Eastern Airlines
186
China Eastern Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
156
Sichuan Airlines
Xiamen Airlines
138
Xiamen Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
135
Juneyao Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
120
Shenzhen Airlines
Air China
99
Air China

How many flights fly from Chengdu to Shanghai each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Chengdu to Shanghai on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Chengdu to Shanghai are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Wednesday.

857
759
660
562
Highest
701
Mon
677
Tue
660
Wed
681
Thu
857
Fri
853
Sat
722
Sun