Travelling from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Chengdu's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Shanghai.
Flights from SHA to CTU start from 08:00 — the first with China Eastern Airlines. The last service of the day is at 21:05 with China Eastern Airlines. Overall, there are 121 weekly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your SHA to CTU flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, so jetting off to Chengdu (and then visiting more of China!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Air China.
With an impressive 94.35% of services arriving as scheduled, Air China has the best on-time record for SHA to CTU flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SHA and CTU:
Changsha Huanghua Airport
Qingdao Liuting International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Currently, Rs47,295 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs143,516. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from SHA to CTU by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SHA to CTU.
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Handy information about Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from SHA touch down on schedule 85.58% of the time.
To get to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport from central Shanghai, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to SHA:
Arriving at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CTU instead:
Getting from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to central Chengdu
CTU is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.
From Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, Chengdu is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
The quietest month for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is February, while April is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Chengdu based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SHA to CTU around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Chengdu has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres east of Chengdu, a trip to Nanchong will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like 小西街, 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.
If you're ready to explore another corner of China, consider Tianshui, about 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城 are among the biggest draws.
