Flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Shanghai and Chengdu are in the same timezone, UTC+8.
Flights from PVG to CTU start from 07:30 — the earliest with Air China. The latest departure is at 22:00 with Chengdu Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 130 weekly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PVG to CTU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Chengdu adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of China:
Sichuan Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
Chengdu Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for PVG to CTU flights, with 97.54% of services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PVG and CTU:
Changsha Huanghua Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Fuyang Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport flight is 81 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 145 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from PVG to CTU, book your journey seven months before your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from PVG to CTU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.
Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
When it comes to Shanghai Pudong International Airport's on-time performance, 78.11% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Shanghai Pudong International Airport from central Shanghai, it takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near PVG. Whether you've booked an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Shanghai Pudong 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
You'll find CTU at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to the centre of Chengdu has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
When to fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
April is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Chengdu in February.
Book your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Chengdu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PVG to CTU in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
You've done Chengdu, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Journey about 193 kilometres east to Nanchong to check off its must-visit sights. From 小西街 to 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Tianshui is another favourite destination in China and is around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. No journey is complete without experiencing 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.