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Chengdu Shanghai
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Fri, 24 May TFU - PVG
Sat, 25 May PVG - TFU
£172 £168
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Chengdu Shanghai
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Thu, 23 May TFU - SHA
£72 £70
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Chengdu Shanghai
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Fri, 03 May TFU - SHA
Tue, 07 May SHA - TFU
£166 £163
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
33% Trains are 33% more expensive in Shanghai than in Chengdu.
Chengdu £0.33
Shanghai £0.44
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
50% The average meal is 50% more expensive in Shanghai than in Chengdu.
Chengdu £2.22
Shanghai £3.33
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 9.05 CNY
1 CNY = 0.12 GBP
Last checked on 25 April 2024
Distance: 1031 miles
Chengdu airports
Chengdu (CTU) How far from city centre: 4 miles
Port Free Trade Zone (XTX) How far from city centre: 10 miles
Shanghai airports
Hongqiao (SHA) How far from city centre: 4 miles
Pu Dong (PVG) How far from city centre: 19 miles

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Tips for booking cheap flights from Chengdu to Shanghai

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1. What can I do to save money when booking flights from Chengdu to Shanghai?

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By following these strategies, you can efficiently save money when booking flights from Chengdu to Shanghai, ensuring a more economical and enjoyable journey.

2. Can the price of my tickets from Chengdu to Shanghai change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from Chengdu to Shanghai may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

3. Can I book last-minute flights from Chengdu to Shanghai on Opodo?

When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between Chengdu and Shanghai, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

4. How to make my reservation through the Opodo search engine?

Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Chengdu to Shanghai airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Chengdu to Shanghai

How long does the flight take to go from Chengdu to Shanghai?
The total flight time between Chengdu and Shanghai is of around 02:56 hours on average, considering an average distance of 1,670 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Chengdu to Shanghai at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Chengdu to Shanghai is 70£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Shanghai expensive to visit compared to Chengdu?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Shanghai costs an average of 1.78 GBP, 78% more expensive than Chengdu, with a fare of 1.00 GBP, while train tickets costs 33% more in Shanghai: 0.44 GBP against 0.33 GBP in Chengdu. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 3.33 GBP in Shanghai, 50% more than the 2.22 GBP in Chengdu. The price of the coffee is around 11% more expensive in Shanghai, with an average of 2.88 GBP , while in Chengdu the coffee costs 2.59 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Chengdu to Shanghai?
The most popular months to book a trip from Chengdu to Shanghai are March, June and July, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Chengdu to Shanghai?
The best time of the year to go to Shanghai when flying from Chengdu depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, April is the top 1º month to fly to Shanghai from Chengdu in terms of searches from our customer, followed by October and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, February and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Chengdu - Shanghai.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Chengdu to Shanghai?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions China may apply when travelling from Chengdu. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Shanghai compared to Chengdu?
While in Chengdu the temperatures can reach an average of 35.74 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9.0 mm ,Shanghai's temperatures can go up to 37.03 ºC during the hot season, with 12.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -2.66 ºC in Shanghai, compared to the 0.09 ºC average degrees reported in Chengdu. During the winter period, Chengdu can register 0.9 mm precipitation, while Shanghai have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Chengdu and Shanghai?
The main airport route flying between Chengdu and Shanghai is: Chengdu (CTU) to Hongqiao (SHA). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Air China.
  • Juneyao Airlines.
  • Spring Airlines.
  • Alternatively, you can find Chengdu - Shanghai flights between Chengdu (CTU) to Pu Dong (PVG) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Sichuan Airlines.
  • Air China.
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Which are the airlines with flights from Chengdu to Shanghai?
Airlines with direct flights departing from Chengdu to Shanghai are:
  • Sichuan Airlines.
  • Spring Airlines.
  • Air China.
Flight Duration 2 h and 56 m Flights between Chengdu and Shanghai take, on average, 2 h and 56 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £70 Cheapest price for a flight between Chengdu and Shanghai found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport Chengdu The airport Chengdu is the departure airport operating flights between Chengdu and Shanghai
Arriving Airport Pu Dong Flights departing Chengdu with Shanghai as destination arrive at Pu Dong

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