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Chengdu to Shanghai
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Juneyao Airlines2h 40m
Chengdu Tianfu International AirportShanghai Pudong International Airport
£70One way
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Direct
Xiamen Airlines2h 15m
Chengdu Tianfu International AirportShanghai Hongqiao International Airport
£130One way
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Direct
- Prices shown from Chengdu to Shanghai are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare transport options from Chengdu to Shanghai
The cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Shanghai costs only £30 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 3h 7m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Flights
Fastest
Average price
£73
Average duration
3h 7m
Departure time
06:00 - 21:55
Direct options
Trains
Cheapest
Average price
£30
Average duration
20h 15m
Departure time
17:27 - 07:50
Direct options
· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from Chengdu to Shanghai?
What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Chengdu to Shanghai?
For a one-way flight from Chengdu to Shanghai, fares are lowest in December (£61) and highest in July (£98).
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What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Chengdu to Shanghai?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Chengdu to Shanghai is Monday, with an average price of £30.
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From Chengdu to Shanghai: Travel Information
Companies operating from Chengdu to Shanghai
Find stations and airports near Chengdu and Shanghai
Popular airports near Chengdu
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Mianyang Nanjiao Airport (MIG)
Nearby
Popular airports near Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH)
Nearby
Popular train stations near Chengdu
Chengdunan(Chengdu South)
Chengdudong(Chengdu East)
Shuangliu Airport
chengdulongquanyi
Shuangliu District
Popular train stations near Shanghai
Shanghai
Pudong
Shanghaixi(Shanghai West)
Shanghainan(Shanghai South)
Shanghai Hongqiao
FAQ – How to Get from Chengdu to Shanghai
What’s the distance between Chengdu and Shanghai?
It’s about 1,662km (1,033 mi) from Chengdu to Shanghai.How do I get from Chengdu to Shanghai?
You can travel from Chengdu to Shanghai in 2 different ways: Flights, Trains.What’s the fastest way to get from Chengdu to Shanghai?
The fastest way to get from Chengdu to Shanghai is by Flights, with an average journey time of 3 hours 7 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 20h 15m.What’s the cheapest way to travel from Chengdu to Shanghai?
The cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Shanghai is by Trains, with an average price of £30. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Flights costs around £73 on avergae.What are the main departure and arrival points between Chengdu and Shanghai?
When traveling from Chengdu to Shanghai, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and arrives at Shanghai Pudong International Airport , Trains typically departs from Chengdunan(Chengdu South) and arrives at Shanghai .When should you book tickets from Chengdu to Shanghai to get the best deal?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Chengdu to Shanghai are usually cheapest (December), with an average price of £61 Flights from Chengdu to Shanghai are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of £30 .Are Chengdu and Shanghai in the same time zone?
The time difference between Chengdu and Shanghai is 0m.