Flights from Shanghai to Chongqing: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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1442 km

Distance

Direct flights to Chongqing

and 4 more airlines

Weather now

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+72°F

Rain

Airports

CKG

19km

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June

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Flight prices from Shanghai to Chongqing

You can usually book a return flight from Shanghai to Chongqing for that amount:

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Chongqing?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Shanghai to Chongqing flight (one-way) at the moment:

We don’t have data for this route yet. Try searching different months by clicking on them below and get a feeling of when it’s best to fly for you.

Is Chongqing an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Shanghai to Chongqing with other routes:

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Direct flights from Shanghai to Chongqing

There are 8 airlines that fly directly from Shanghai to Chongqing: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Spring Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines if you are departing from Shanghai. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Most airlines arrive to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. Most flights depart on Tuesday, Monday.

Airlines that have direct flights from Shanghai to Chongqing

Air China

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CKG

China Eastern Airlines

PVG

CKG

China Southern Airlines

PVG

CKG

Hainan Airlines

PVG

CKG

Spring Airlines

PVG

CKG

Sichuan Airlines

PVG

CKG

Juneyao Airlines

PVG

CKG

Shanghai Airlines

PVG

CKG

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Airlines that have connecting flights from Shanghai to Chongqing

There are 10 other airlines that fly from Shanghai to Chongqing, including Asiana Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and others.

Asiana Airlines

Shanghai Airlines

Juneyao Airlines

Sichuan Airlines

Airports in Chongqing and Shanghai

Chongqing has 1 airport and Shanghai has 2 airports.

Chongqing

Shanghai

Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)

19 km from Chongqing city center.

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Taxi

~20 min.

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Bus

~40 min.

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

~35 min.

8 airlines with direct flights

Which airport in Chongqing is better?

The closest airport to Chongqing city center is Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) with 19 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG), trip will take 40 min. Most airlines like Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Spring Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines with direct flights are flying to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG).

Planning a trip from Shanghai to Chongqing? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Chongqing looks currently:

Today, 22 June

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+72°F

Rain

3 m/s

94 %

Tue, 23 June

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+79°F

Broken clouds

2 m/s

70 %

Wed, 24 June

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+75°F

Rain

2 m/s

83 %

Thu, 25 June

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+72°F

Rain

1 m/s

90 %

Fri, 26 June

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+73°F

Rain

2 m/s

92 %

Sat, 27 June

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+84°F

Scattered clouds

2 m/s

63 %

Sun, 28 June

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+86°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

64 %

Mon, 29 June

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+88°F

Broken clouds

2 m/s

52 %

Tue, 30 June

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+81°F

Rain

3 m/s

79 %

Wed, 01 July

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+73°F

Rain

1 m/s

92 %

Thu, 02 July

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+81°F

Rain

2 m/s

73 %

Fri, 03 July

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+86°F

Few clouds

2 m/s

62 %

Sat, 04 July

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+90°F

Broken clouds

2 m/s

60 %

Sun, 05 July

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+91°F

Clear sky

3 m/s

52 %

Mon, 06 July

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+90°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

54 %

Tue, 07 July

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+84°F

Rain

3 m/s

72 %

How expensive is Chongqing?

Chongqing prices compared to Shanghai:

Chongqing is in average 38% cheaper than Shanghai. The biggest difference is Bu. The smallest difference is Utilities (+2%) and Food (-15%).

Some Price Examples (vs Shanghai):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$3.76 vs $6.25

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$31.33 vs $52.11

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McMeal at McDonalds

$8.35 vs $8.34

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Cappuccino (regular)

$6.05 vs $5.63

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.72 vs $0.78

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.46 vs $0.52

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$2.68 vs $3.66

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$2.26 vs $3.16

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Eggs (regular) (12)

$2.81 vs $3.06

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Local Cheese (1kg)

$20.89 vs $24.18

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$6.89 vs $7.16

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Banana (1kg)

$1.66 vs $2.46

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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$10.44 vs $20.85

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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$0.93 vs $1.16

Chongqing in average is 38% cheaper

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The biggest difference is Buy, Rent, Salaries prices.

FAQ

Flying from Shanghai to Chongqing? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports are in Chongqing?

Chongqing is served by 1 airport: Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. The nearest airport is Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport located 19 km away.

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How far is it between Shanghai and Chongqing by plane?

Chongqing is around 1442 km away from Shanghai.

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What is the flight time from Shanghai to Chongqing?

Typically it takes from ∞h NaNm to -∞h NaNm to fly from Shanghai to Chongqing.

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How good the weather is in Chongqing?

The coldest month is December with an average temperature of . The hottest month is December with an average temperature of . Right now it is +72°F and Rain in Chongqing.

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Is there a direct connection between Shanghai and Chongqing?

Yes, there are direct flights from Shanghai to Chongqing. You can fly to Chongqing 2 days a week: Tuesday, Monday.

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Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Chongqing?

Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Shanghai to Chongqing: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Spring Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines.

Chongqing guide

Chongqing themes

This is what Chongqing is known for:

Urbanism

Mountains

Food

Location

Chongqing is located in China, 1442 km away from Shanghai:

Chongqing time zone

Both Shanghai and Chongqing have the same time zone

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05:32

Time in Chongqing right now

Currency and exchange rate

100 Chinese Yuan equals 14.77 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 676.96 Chinese Yuan.

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¥100 = $14.77

Exchange rate

Visa to China

Visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is - days¹.

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Visa is required

For US citizens

Language in China

Official language in China is Standard Chinese. People knowledge of English is advanced².

Standard Chinese

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Chongqing is considered a very safe place³.

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Very safe

Air Quality

Chongqing generally has a heavy level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: heavy

Chongqing pros and cons

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