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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai Pudong to Chengdu? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chengdu.163 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Apr, returning Tue, 8 Apr.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hainan Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 5 Apr, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound direct flight with Hainan Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 8 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 163 €, select.
Chengdu.172 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Mar, returning Tue, 1 Apr.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hainan Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 30 Mar, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound direct flight with Hainan Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 1 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 172 €, select.
Chengdu.176 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Mar, returning Mon, 31 Mar.Return flight with Hainan Airlines and Juneyao Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hainan Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 30 Mar, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound direct flight with Juneyao Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Mon, 31 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 176 €, select.
Chengdu.225 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Apr, returning Fri, 16 May.Return flight with Juneyao Airlines and Hainan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Juneyao Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 17 Apr, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound direct flight with Hainan Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Fri, 16 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 225 €, select.
Chengdu.260 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 May, returning Sun, 18 May.Return flight with China Eastern and Hainan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 17 May, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound direct flight with Hainan Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sun, 18 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 260 €, select.
Chengdu.385 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Jun, returning Mon, 9 Jun.Return flight with China Eastern and Air China.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 5 Jun, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 385 €, select.
Chengdu.449 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 May, returning Mon, 2 Jun.Return flight with Cathay Pacific and Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 31 May, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 449 €, select.
Chengdu.465 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Sep, returning Fri, 3 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines and Thai LionAir.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 26 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound indirect flight with Thai LionAir, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 465 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Chengdu

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai Pudong to Chengdu flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from 176 €
Apr
from 163 €
May
from 260 €
Jun
from 385 €
Jul
from 479 €
Aug
from 500 €
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Oct
from 625 €
Nov
from 735 €
Dec
from 666 €
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Direct flights from Shanghai Pudong to Chengdu

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

Shanghai to Chengdu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found163 €
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time3 hrs, 27 mins
Most popular airlineSichuan Airlines
Average flights per week691

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai Pudong to Chengdu: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Chengdu: Chengdu Shuangliu International and Chengdu Tianfu International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai Pudong to Chengdu is 163 €. 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.
3 hours and 27 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai Pudong to Chengdu.
Sichuan Airlines, Air China and Shenzhen Airlines fly direct from Shanghai Pudong to Chengdu.
As of March 2025, there are 411 flights per week flying from Shanghai Pudong to Chengdu.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Chengdu is usually March 2025.
If you're flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport, the cheapest airport near Chengdu is Chengdu Tianfu International – which is 54.7 km away from the centre of Chengdu. We've found flights into this airport from 163 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Chengdu on Saturday, 5 April 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 28 minutes.
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 Chengdu 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.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chengdu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chengdu, when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 0°C. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, Hainan Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chengdu.

Travelling from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chengdu: what you need to know

  • Shanghai (the location of Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Chengdu share the same timezone — UTC+8.

  • The most popular route is from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). There are 130 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from PVG to CTU is the 07:30 Air China service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 22:00 with Chengdu Airlines.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from PVG to Chengdu. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.

  • Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chengdu are available for booking. Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is where you'll be landing.

  • Direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu are offered by numerous airlines. Fly with any of these:

  • For a domestic flight within China, you won't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to present some kind of identification, such as a driver's licence or ID card. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu, make sure your ID is up to date.

  • To get to PVG from central Shanghai, it'll take around 49 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • In search of a convenient hotel close to PVG? If you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chengdu

  • 85 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu. A return flight starts from 163 €. These prices can change based on demand and availability.

  • To snag cheap tickets from PVG to Chengdu, book your trip 10 months before the departure date.

  • The cheapest month for tickets from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu is June. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest travel date.

  • Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll get in touch right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you from looking for cheap tickets from PVG to Chengdu every day.

  • Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Airports in Chengdu

Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

Best time to go to Chengdu

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Chengdu in February when it's quieter.

  • Before locking in your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Chengdu, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 33ºC.

  • Look for cheap flights from PVG to Chengdu in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 13ºC on average.

More about Chengdu

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