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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Chengdu? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $401. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Chengdu.$379 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Apr, returning Wed, 15 Apr.Return flight with Juneyao Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Juneyao Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 12 Apr, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound direct flight with Juneyao Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $379, select.

Chengdu.$401 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Wed, 27 May.Return flight with Air China and Juneyao Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound indirect flight with Juneyao Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $401, select.

Chengdu.$419 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Wed, 27 May.Return flight with Air China and Chengdu Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound direct flight with Chengdu Airlines departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $419, select.

Chengdu.$753 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Juneyao Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Juneyao Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound indirect flight with Shenzhen Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $753, select.

Chengdu.$807 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Sun, 3 May.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines and Juneyao Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound direct flight with Juneyao Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $807, select.

Chengdu.$833 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $833, select.

Chengdu.$907 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Shandong Airlines and Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Shandong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $907, select.

Chengdu.$955 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Shenzhen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Shenzhen Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound indirect flight with Shenzhen Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $955, select.

Chengdu.$1,016 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Jun, returning Thu, 25 Jun.Return flight with China Southern and Air China.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,016, select.

Chengdu.$1,065 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Jun, returning Sun, 28 Jun.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,065, select.

Chengdu.$1,068 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Jul, returning Mon, 6 Jul.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines and China Southern.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,068, select.

Chengdu.$1,076 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,076, select.

Chengdu.$1,085 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,085, select.

Chengdu.$1,089 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,089, select.

Chengdu.$1,168 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with Shenzhen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Shenzhen Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound indirect flight with Shenzhen Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,168, select.

Chengdu.$1,629 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Juneyao Airlines and Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Juneyao Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,629, 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.

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Direct flights from Shanghai Pudong to Chengdu

Alternative Shanghai Pudong to Chengdu routes

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

Chengdu Shuangliu International

14km from central Chengdu

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from $478

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Chengdu Tianfu International

55km from central Chengdu

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from $379

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Shanghai to Chengdu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$168
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	3 hrs, 18 mins
Most popular airline	Sichuan Airlines
Average flights per week	1,170

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

How many airports are there in Chengdu?

There are 2 airports in Chengdu: Chengdu Shuangliu International and Chengdu Tianfu International.

How much are return flights from Shanghai Pudong to Chengdu?

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai Pudong to Chengdu is $379. 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 Shanghai Pudong to Chengdu?

3 hours and 17 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai Pudong to Chengdu.

Which airlines fly direct from Shanghai Pudong to Chengdu?

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

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

As of April 2026, there are 1,170 flights per week flying from Shanghai Pudong to Chengdu.

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

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Chengdu is usually April.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Chengdu?

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 $379.

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

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Chengdu on Sunday, 12 April 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Chengdu?

Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

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

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Chengdu?

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.

What’s the weather like in Chengdu?

In April, the average temperature is usually around 18°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.

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

Currently, Juneyao Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chengdu.

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

Book a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Shanghai (the location of Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Chengdu are in the same timezone — UTC+8.
The busiest route is from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). Choose from 95 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from PVG to CTU is the 07:30 Air China option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 22:00 with Chengdu Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your PVG to Chengdu flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a direct Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu ticket. Begin your journey at PVG and land at Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
These are some of the most well-known carriers operating direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu:
Central Shanghai to PVG is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to reach there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Looking for a hotel close to PVG? If you've booked an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78.11% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
PVG's address is No.300 Qihang Road.

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

The best price we've seen for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu flight is $168. The cheapest price for a return flight is $379. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap flights from PVG to Chengdu, book your journey two months ahead of your departure.
June is the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu tickets. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in Chengdu

Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is around 72 kilometres from central Chengdu. If you're grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu. Book one of these accommodation options near TFU instead:

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

Central Chengdu is around 21 kilometres from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). Once your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 30 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to rest your head close to CTU. Unwind and get cosy after your PVG to Chengdu flight at any of these well-located options:
You can find Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport at Airport Expressway Entrance.

Best time to go to Chengdu

Travel to Chengdu in high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Book a Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu plane ticket with a departure in August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PVG to Chengdu in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 13ºC.

More about Chengdu

Once you've booked your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chengdu:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Wuhou Shrine, Jinli Ancient Street and Sichuan Opera Troupe are must-visits when exploring Chengdu.

Explore more of China

You've seen Chengdu, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Journey around 193 kilometres east to Nanchong to check off its leading attractions. From 六合丝博园 to 印象嘉陵江文创小镇 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Tianshui is another favourite destination in China and is around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. No trip is complete without experiencing 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.