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₹ 34,175 ₹ 1,62,000

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Stops From Shanghai-Hongqiao Apt

Departure From Shanghai-Hongqiao Apt

6 AM to 12 PM

₹ 34,175

12 PM to 6 PM

₹ 41,379

After
6 PM

₹ 41,379

Arrival at Chengdu

Before
6 AM

₹ 41,379

6 AM to 12 PM

₹ 41,379

12 PM to 6 PM

₹ 41,379

After
6 PM

₹ 34,175

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Shanghai to Chengdu Virgin Express

Lowest fare from Shanghai to Chengdu on 13 Oct - ₹


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Hong Kong Airlines

₹ 34,175

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Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt to Chengdu , 13 Oct

Hong Kong Airlines HX | 237

11:55

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

02 h 50 m

14:45

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Hong Kong Airlines HX | 452

17:20

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

02 h 50 m

20:10

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Terminal T1

Chengdu, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bagCheck-inCancellationDate ChangeSeatMeal

Flexiplus

Fare offered by airline.

7 Kgs
2 Pieces
Cancellation Fee starting
₹ 11,223
Date Change Fee starting
₹ 4,988
Chargeable
Get complimentary meals

₹ 34,175

Air China

More Timing Options

₹ 41,379

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Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt to Chengdu , 13 Oct

Air China CA | 9847

07:30

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

03 h 05 m

10:35

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Terminal T2

Chengdu, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bagCheck-inCancellationDate Change

Fare Option 1

Fare offered by airline.

7 Kgs
20 Kgs
Cancellation fees apply
Chargeable

₹ 41,379

Air China

₹ 41,640

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Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt to Chengdu , 13 Oct

Air China CA | 8321

07:35

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

02 h 25 m

10:00

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Huizhou, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Air China CA | 2656

11:10

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Huizhou, China

02 h 20 m

13:30

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Terminal T2

Chengdu, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bagCheck-inCancellationDate Change

Fare Option 1

Fare offered by airline.

7 Kgs
20 Kgs
Cancellation fees apply
Chargeable

₹ 41,640

Cathay Pacific

More Timing Options

₹ 44,141

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Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt to Chengdu , 13 Oct

Cathay Pacific CX | 377

14:30

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

02 h 45 m

17:15

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Cathay Pacific CX | 986

10:00

Tue, 14 Oct 25

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

02 h 40 m

12:40

Tue, 14 Oct 25

Terminal T1

Chengdu, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bagCheck-inCancellationDate ChangeSeatMeal

Economy Light

Fare offered by airline.

7 Kgs
1 Piece
Cancellation Fee starting
₹ 10,599
Date Change Fee starting
₹ 6,235
Chargeable
Get complimentary meals

₹ 44,141

Economy Essential

Fare offered by airline.

7 Kgs
2 Pieces
Cancellation Fee starting
₹ 8,105
Date Change Fee starting
₹ 3,741
Free seats available
Get complimentary meals

₹ 47,011

Economy Flex

Fare offered by airline.

7 Kgs
2 Pieces
Cancellation Fee starting
₹ 6,858
Free date change allowed
Free seats available
Get complimentary meals

₹ 55,252

Air China

₹ 49,106

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Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt to Chengdu , 13 Oct

Air China CA | 3247 | Operated By Juneyao Airlines

06:40

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

02 h 05 m

08:45

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Terminal T2

Changsha, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Air China CA | 4400

11:15

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Terminal T1

Changsha, China

02 h

13:15

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Terminal T2

Chengdu, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bagCheck-inCancellationDate Change

Fare Option 1

Fare offered by airline.

7 Kgs
20 Kgs
Cancellation Fee starting
₹ 4,505
Date Change Fee starting
₹ 1,250

₹ 49,106

Air China

₹ 49,237

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Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt to Chengdu , 13 Oct

Air China CA | 8954

10:40

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

01 h 50 m

12:30

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Dalian, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Air China CA | 8925

13:40

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Dalian, China

03 h 35 m

17:15

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Terminal T2

Chengdu, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bagCheck-inCancellationDate Change

Fare Option 1

Fare offered by airline.

7 Kgs
20 Kgs
Cancellation fees apply
Chargeable

₹ 49,237

Air China

₹ 51,069

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Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt to Chengdu , 13 Oct

Air China CA | 8567

09:25

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

01 h 35 m

11:00

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Wenzhou, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Air China CA | 8335

14:35

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Wenzhou, China

03 h

17:35

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Terminal T2

Chengdu, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bagCheck-inCancellationDate Change

Fare Option 1

Fare offered by airline.

7 Kgs
20 Kgs
Cancellation fees apply
Chargeable

₹ 51,069

China Southern, Air China

₹ 52,770

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Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt to Chengdu , 13 Oct

China Southern CZ | 8432

19:15

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

02 h 20 m

21:35

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Terminal T2

Changsha, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Air China CA | 4322

23:40

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Terminal T1

Changsha, China

01 h 35 m

01:15

Tue, 14 Oct 25

Terminal T2

Chengdu, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bagCheck-inCancellationDate Change

Fare Option 1

Fare offered by airlines.

5 Kgs
20 Kgs
Cancellation Fee starting
₹ 17,675
Date Change Fee starting
₹ 12,235

₹ 52,770

China Southern, Air China

₹ 53,427

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Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt to Chengdu , 13 Oct

China Southern CZ | 3824

11:05

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

01 h 50 m

12:55

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Terminal T3

Wuhan, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Air China CA | 8293

14:30

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Terminal 0

Wuhan, China

01 h 55 m

16:25

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Terminal T2

Chengdu, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bagCheck-inCancellationDate Change

Fare Option 1

Fare offered by airlines.

5 Kgs
20 Kgs
Cancellation Fee starting
₹ 17,675
Date Change Fee starting
₹ 12,235

₹ 53,427

Air China

₹ 54,603

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Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt to Chengdu , 13 Oct

Air China CA | 8319

09:15

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

03 h 15 m

12:30

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Xining, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Air China CA | 4212

17:15

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Xining, China

01 h 40 m

18:55

Mon, 13 Oct 25

Terminal T2

Chengdu, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bagCheck-inCancellationDate Change

Fare Option 1

Fare offered by airline.

7 Kgs
20 Kgs
Cancellation fees apply
Chargeable

₹ 54,603

About Shanghai (SHA)

Tagged as the most developed cities in China, Shanghai stands strong with its population of over 23million, in which 9Million are just migrants. The largest and the prosperous city has a impressive history of years, which attracts constant traffic of tourists from across the globe. Among the most noted achievements, one was when the city hosted World Expo, 2010 and recorded the highest number of visitors from all over the world. With a captivating mix of east and west, Shanghai manages to woo the tourists with its style, art and world class technology. The climatic condition of the city is humid subtropical, and its best to hit the road during the spring season. Tourists can reach the diverse cultural city through plane and can land down at either Pudong or Hongqia International Airport. Other means of travelling include: train,car, bus, and boat. Getting around in the city requires help from the local transport, such as, local metro, special sight-seeing buses, taxis and ferry. Its always advisable to carry a language translation book in hand to communicate with the localihites. It will help you give proper hotel direction to your taxi driver. There are some place like, Yuyuan Gardens, Shanghai Museum, Oriental pearl tower and Zhujiajiao Water Town, which can fill your heart with joy and pleasure. You can gather and sit at the nearest tea house, take a boat ride, spend time at the Jinjiang amusement park and Shanghai city beach. For shopping purposes, visit shanghai's Nanjing road or move towards the direction of Yuyuan Bazaar, for buying beautiful crafts and jewellery for yourself and your dear ones. There are number of supermarkets chains in the city, such as, Carreour, Auchan, Tesco, and Walmart, from which the tourists can easily avail products of their choice. At Shanghai, you will find cuisines of diverse tastes and flavour, which enable you to enjoy a vast variety of food and eatables at the city. While you plan out things for your trip, there are things which weigh prime importance. With MakeMyTrip, you can lessen your stress and can take help from the services provided by the website. The online ticket booking, accommodation arrangements and car rental services are managed by the website. Detailed information about the location is also provided at the city guides page, which enables you to have a closer look at your favourite location.

FAQs - Shanghai to Chengdu Virgin Express Flight

What is the luggage limit on Virgin Express flights from Shanghai to Chengdu?

A:
  • Economy passengers are allowed 20 kg of check-in luggage.
  • Hand luggage up to 7 kg is permitted in the cabin.
  • Extra baggage can be purchased in advance at lower rates.
  • Exceeding the limit at the airport may result in additional charges.

Do Virgin Express flights from Shanghai to Chengdu include food service?

A:
  • Virgin Express is a no-frills airline; meals are not complimentary.
  • You can add meals during booking.
  • Snacks and drinks are available for sale onboard.
  • Meal availability may vary based on route and timing.

How long does a non-stop Virgin Express flight from Shanghai to Chengdu take?

A:
  • The journey usually lasts about 3 hours and 45 minutes.
  • Duration may differ slightly due to external conditions.
  • This is a direct international flight.
  • Confirm the exact timing at the time of booking.

What is Virgin Express's check-in baggage rule for overseas flights?

A:
  • Economy class allows 20 kg check-in baggage per traveler.
  • Overweight baggage incurs extra fees.
  • An infant gets 10 kg additional allowance.
  • Pre-booking extra weight online helps you save money.

Is it possible to pick a seat on Virgin Express from Shanghai to Chengdu?

A:
  • Yes, seat selection is available for an added fee.
  • You can pick window, aisle, or more spacious seats.
  • Some free options may be open during online check-in.
  • Seats can be selected during or after booking.

Are there entertainment features on Virgin Express flights?

A:
  • No seat-mounted entertainment is provided onboard.
  • It’s advised to bring your own devices and entertainment.
  • Magazines may be available on select flights.
  • Charging ports are generally not offered.

What is the cabin bag allowance on Virgin Express for this route?

A:
  • A cabin bag weighing up to 7 kg is allowed per person.
  • The combined dimensions must not exceed 115 cm.
  • One small personal item such as a laptop is permitted.
  • Extra cabin items may need to be checked in for a fee.

Can I do online check-in with Virgin Express for this flight?

A:
  • Yes, web check-in opens 48 hours before departure.
  • It closes two hours before your scheduled flight.
  • You’ll receive a digital boarding pass via email or download.
  • Seat choice during check-in might be free or chargeable.

Does Virgin Express provide boarding priority or help for families?

A:
  • Priority boarding can be purchased or is granted to eligible groups.
  • Families with small children or elderly passengers get assistance.
  • As a budget airline, it doesn’t offer loyalty benefits.
  • You can request special services while booking.

What is the usual cost of a ticket from Shanghai to Chengdu on Virgin Express?

A:
  • Fares generally range from ₹9,000 to ₹15,000 for one-way trips.
  • Prices depend on booking date and travel season.
  • Booking early often results in better deals.
  • Charges for bags, seats, and food may be extra.

What are the additional fees besides base fare on Virgin Express?

A:
  • You’ll pay extra for baggage beyond the free allowance.
  • Food, insurance, and seat selection cost extra.
  • Taxes and fees are typically included in the total price.
  • Processing or convenience fees may apply.

How can I get the best price for Virgin Express flights on MakeMyTrip?

A:
  • Use the fare calendar or cheapest month tools.
  • Book 30 to 45 days in advance for better pricing.
  • Set up alerts for price drops.
  • Compare fares across weekdays and times of day.

Can I make changes to my Virgin Express booking on MakeMyTrip?

A:
  • Yes, cancellations and rescheduling are possible through Manage Booking.
  • Fees depend on fare type and notice period.
  • Refunds (if eligible) are processed by MakeMyTrip.
  • Review fare rules before confirming bookings.

If I cancel my Virgin Express ticket to Chengdu, will I get a refund?

A:
  • It depends on the type of fare and cancellation time.
  • Low-cost tickets often have minimal or no refund value.
  • Airport and government taxes may be refunded.
  • Refunds go back to your original mode of payment.

Which payment methods can I use for booking Virgin Express tickets?

A:
  • You can pay via debit/credit cards, UPI, or net banking.
  • EMI plans may be offered for high-value bookings.
  • MakeMyTrip gift cards and wallet are accepted.
  • International cards with 3D Secure are supported.

When should I reach Shanghai airport for an international Virgin Express flight?

A:
  • Arrive at the airport at least 3 hours ahead of your flight.
  • Check-in counters close 60 minutes before departure.
  • Even with online check-in, baggage drop is mandatory.
  • Busy travel times may lead to longer wait times.

How often does Virgin Express operate between Shanghai and Chengdu?

A:
  • The airline runs this route daily or several times weekly.
  • Schedules may shift depending on demand and season.
  • Visit MakeMyTrip or the airline's site for updates.
  • Flight frequency tends to increase around holidays.

Does this route offer festive deals or discounts?

A:
  • Yes, promotional offers often coincide with festivals or holidays.
  • Watch for flash deals and partner bank offers.
  • Traveling in off-season months can reduce costs.
  • Apply promo codes at checkout to save.

Can I book a group trip on Virgin Express from Shanghai to Chengdu?

A:
  • Yes, group travel is allowed for 10 or more people.
  • Discounts and installment payments may be offered.
  • Group bookings must be made via agents or support teams.
  • Policies on name changes differ for group tickets.

What do I do if my luggage is delayed or missing with Virgin Express?

A:
  • Report the issue immediately to the airline staff at the airport.
  • You’ll be issued a Property Irregularity Report (PIR).
  • Compensation might be offered depending on findings.
  • You can follow up with airline support for updates.

Can I buy travel insurance with my Virgin Express booking?

A:
  • Yes, insurance can be added while booking your ticket.
  • Policies usually cover delays, cancellations, and health emergencies.
  • Third-party insurers linked with the airline provide coverage.
  • Check the policy documents before purchase.

Are animals permitted on Virgin Express flights?

A:
  • Only service animals like guide dogs are allowed in the cabin.
  • Other pets may be transported as checked cargo.
  • Advance notice and approvals are required.
  • Contact the airline for pet travel requirements.

How do I receive a GST invoice for my Virgin Express ticket?

A:
  • You can download it via MakeMyTrip if booked there.
  • Enter your GST number during checkout to get the invoice.
  • Some airlines also offer GST invoices on request.
  • This helps with business travel reimbursements.

Is onboard internet available on Virgin Express flights?

A:
  • No, Virgin Express does not offer in-flight Wi-Fi services.
  • Download entertainment in advance to use offline.
  • No online browsing or messaging is available during the flight.
  • Be prepared to stay offline for the duration.

What are the consequences if I miss my Virgin Express flight?

A:
  • No-shows usually result in full fare loss.
  • You may contact the airline to explore rebooking options.
  • Refunds aren't generally given for missed flights.
  • Travel insurance might help depending on the policy.

Can I pay to upgrade my seat on a Virgin Express flight?

A:
  • Yes, upgrades to more comfortable seats are available for a fee.
  • There is no business class on Virgin Express.
  • Seat upgrades can be done online or at the airport.
  • Upgrades depend on seat availability.

Is there an official app for Virgin Express?

A:
  • Yes, the airline has a mobile app for iOS and Android.
  • You can book, check-in, and manage bookings on the app.
  • Flight status updates and offers are also provided.
  • Mobile boarding passes and alerts are supported.

Can I change the passenger name on my Virgin Express ticket?

A:
  • Minor name corrections may be allowed.
  • Complete name changes are not permitted.
  • Contact the airline quickly if there's a mistake.
  • Always verify name spelling before booking.
Shanghai Address
Pudong New Area, 900 Qihang Road, Shanghai 201202, China
Tel: (021) 9608 1388

About Chengdu (CTU)

Located in the heart of the Sichuan province, Chengdu is a bustling city that attracts tourists from around the world. There is history, nature, culture and much more to experience here. A trip to the Emei Mountain is bound to take the breath away of all those who arrive here. The scenery, which is often enveloped in mist, leaves tourists spellbound. The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is a wonderful place for young tourists, where they get acquainted with white and black soft-toy-like panda bears. The capital of the province of Sichuan is also a great place for those who like visiting temples. Some of the popular ones are the Erwang Temple, Qingyang Taoist Temple, Baoguo Temple and Wuhou Memorial Temple. The old parts of town make for a fantastic day out and all tourists on a Chengdu vacation must visit the Jinli Old Street and Shangli Ancient Town. Shopping, dining and entertainment venues are also dotted around this city. Chengdu is one of the best holiday destinations in all of China and can be reached comfortably with the help of MakeMyTrip.

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