Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Chengdu
Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Chengdu
Looking for cheap flights from Shanghai to Chengdu? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Shanghai to Chengdu vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,000–16,300 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Shanghai to Chengdu for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
SHA - TFU
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 12,000 Pts + $21
2026-11-15
PVG - TFU
Economy | Non stop | 5 left
From 12,500 Pts + $21
2026-11-16
PVG - TFU
Economy | Non stop | 5 left
From 12,500 Pts + $21
2026-11-15
PVG - TFU
Economy | Non stop
From 16,300 Pts + $21
2026-11-06
SHA - TFU
Economy | Non stop
From 16,300 Pts + $21.1
2026-11-07
SHA - TFU
Economy | Non stop
From 16,300 Pts + $21.1
Shanghai to Chengdu flight facts
Distance
1,004 mi
1,615 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Chengdu is in the same time zone as Shanghai.
Airports in Shanghai
PVG · Shanghai Pudong Intl
SHA · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Airports in Chengdu
TFU · Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Wuxi - Chengdu · Wuxi is 57 mi from Shanghai
Flights Hangzhou - Chengdu · Hangzhou is 86 mi from Shanghai
Flights Changzhou - Chengdu · Changzhou is 104 mi from Shanghai
Flights Shanghai - Luzhou · Luzhou is 116 mi from Chengdu
Flights Shanghai - Chongqing · Chongqing is 138 mi from Chengdu
Premium cabin flights from Shanghai to Chengdu
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
PVG - TFU
Business | Non stop
From 31,600 Pts + $21
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
SHA - TFU
Business | Non stop | 1 left
From 24,000 Pts + $21
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
PVG - TFU
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $21
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
PVG - TFU
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $21
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
PVG - TFU
Business | Non stop
From 31,600 Pts + $21
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
PVG - TFU
Business | Non stop
From 31,600 Pts + $21.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Shanghai to Chengdu depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Shanghai to Chengdu.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Shanghai to Chengdu.
Shanghai and Chengdu are about 1,004 miles (1,615 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,004-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Chengdu is in the same time zone as Shanghai.
Departures from Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Intl (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Arrivals in Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Chengdu, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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