Chengdu to Shanghai CTU, TFU → PVG, SHA
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The cheapest return found recently is $216 with Spring Airlines, 6 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $93 with Spring Airlines, 7 Jan 2027, found 11 hours ago.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 30 departure dates is usually $224 to $292.
Cheapest return found recently
$216
6 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027 · Spring Airlines
Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Leaves 8:00 p.m. · Return leaves 8:50 a.m. · 6 h of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$216
6 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027 · Spring Airlines
Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Leaves 8:00 p.m. · Return leaves 8:50 a.m. · 6 h of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$216 6 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027found yesterdaySee prices for these dates
$196 8 Dec – 17 Decfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $122 to $199.
At $216, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 30 departure dates from 24 Oct to 14 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 6 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
361 fares on 30 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct – 5 Nov | $220 | Juneyao Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Oct – 2 Nov | $228 | China Eastern | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Oct – 2 Nov | $242 | China Eastern | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Nov – 8 Nov | $220 | Juneyao Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Nov – 8 Nov | $235 | Sichuan Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Nov – 16 Nov | $223 | Juneyao Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 hours ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Nov – 16 Nov | $259 | Hainan Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Nov – 15 Nov | $264 | China Eastern | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Nov – 23 Nov | $237 | China Southern Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Nov – 18 Nov | $244 | China Eastern | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Nov – 30 Nov | $216 | Sichuan Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Nov – 1 Dec | $237 | China Eastern | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Dec – 17 Dec | $196 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 11 Dec | $234 | China Eastern | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Dec – 17 Jan 2027 | $248 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 23 Dec | $205 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027 | $216 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Jan 2027 – 7 Jan 2027 | $294 | China Eastern | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027 | $311 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027 | $381 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Feb 2027 – 8 Feb 2027 | $200 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 | $240 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Feb 2027 – 26 Feb 2027 | $240 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Feb 2027 – 5 Mar 2027 | $287 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Mar 2027 – 6 Mar 2027 | $286 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Mar 2027 – 1 Apr 2027 | $554 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Mar 2027 – 30 Mar 2027 | $752 | China Southern Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 May 2027 – 16 May 2027 | $729 | China Southern Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 May 2027 – 17 May 2027 | $728 | China Southern Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 | $608 | Sichuan Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $196.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Spring Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Hainan Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 25 departure dates is usually $96 to $289.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$93
7 Jan 2027 · Spring Airlines
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Leaves 1:30 p.m. · 2 h 35 min trip
nonstop
found 11 hours ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$93
7 Jan 2027 · Spring Airlines
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Leaves 1:30 p.m. · 2 h 35 min trip
nonstop
found 11 hours ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$93 7 Jan 2027found 11 hours agoOpen this trip
$55 1 Feb 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $49 to $70.
At $93, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 25 departure dates from 3 Dec to 16 Sept 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 7 Jan 2027, and none is cheaper.
Every date we hold
207 fares on 25 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec | $103 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Dec | $102 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Dec | $103 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Dec | $104 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Jan 2027 | $121 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Jan 2027 | $107 | China Eastern | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 5 Jan 2027 | $117 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 6 Jan 2027 | $112 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 7 Jan 2027 | $93 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | nonstop | found 11 hours ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Jan 2027 | $103 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Jan 2027 | $93 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 15 Jan 2027 | $102 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | nonstop | found 13 hours ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Jan 2027 | $92 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Jan 2027 | $93 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Jan 2027 | $96 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 31 Jan 2027 | $73 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Feb 2027 | $55 | Spring Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 May 2027 | $286 | Thai AirAsia | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 May 2027 | $366 | China Southern Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 May 2027 | $304 | Sichuan Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 May 2027 | $365 | China Southern Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 May 2027 | $302 | Sichuan Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Sept 2027 | $322 | Cathay Pacific | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | 2 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Sept 2027 | $289 | Air Macau | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Sept 2027 | $289 | Air Macau | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $55.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Air Macau, China Eastern, Thai AirAsia, Cathay Pacific.
Premium cabin fares from Chengdu to Shanghai
Return
We looked for premium economy, business and first-class return fares on this route, and hold none found in the last 7 days.
Today's prices for 6 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
One-way
Business
The lowest business fare we have seen is $263, across 4 departure dates.
12 Nov · TFU → PVG · Sichuan Airlines
nonstop
found 6 days ago
That business fare is 4.8 times the economy fare of $55.
Today's prices for 7 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Chengdu to Shanghai?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 9% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $204 | $158 | +10% | 25 |
| 7–13 days | $220 | $188 | +18% | 23 |
| 14–29 days | $214 | $188 | +15% | 25 |
| 30–59 days | $211 | $196 | +13% | 25 |
| 60–89 days | $195 | $173 | +5% | 25 |
| 90–179 days | $186 | $122 | Cheapest seen | 25 |
| 180+ days | $608 | $327 | +227% | 15 |
One-way
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 14% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $60 | $49 | +16% | 7 |
| 30–59 days | $102 | $97 | +96% | 13 |
| 60–89 days | $96 | $87 | +85% | 24 |
| 90–179 days | $52 | $49 | Cheapest seen | 25 |
| 180+ days | $276 | $273 | +431% | 25 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Chengdu → Wuxi
114 km from Shanghai
$255
$39 more than flying to Shanghai
20 Oct – 21 Oct · TFU → WUX · out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 6 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work
