Find cheap airlines flights from Shanghai to Changchun

You can choose from 10 airlines that fly from Shanghai to Changchun, including China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Shanghai Airlines. Spring Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Changchun according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Shanghai to Changchun: One way flights from $67, round trip flights from $148. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Changchun are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Shanghai to Changchun

The distance between Shanghai and Changchun is approximately 1,456.08 km. It takes around 2 hours 56 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Changchun. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price$67
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$148
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,456.08 km
Average flight time2 hours 56 minutes
Popular airlineChina Southern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Changchun route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Shanghai to Changchun

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Shanghai to Changchun?

The average price of one-way flights from Shanghai to Changchun purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Changchun is Nov, with an average price of $85; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Jan, with an average price of up to $228.

$228
$157
$85
$14
    Cheapest
  • $228
    Jan
  • $104
    Feb
  • $114
    Mar
  • $136
    Apr
  • $117
    May
  • $130
    Jun
  • $168
    Jul
  • $145
    Aug
  • $113
    Sep
  • $96
    Oct
  • $85
    Nov
  • $114
    Dec

What's the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Changchun?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Shanghai to Changchun on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Changchun is Tue, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Wed, as prices are usually highest then.

$132
$124
$115
$107
  • $122
    Mon
  • $115
    Tue
  • $132
    Wed
  • $124
    Thu
  • $124
    Fri
  • $127
    Sat
  • $128
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Changchun (SHA-CGQ)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Spring Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $67 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to CGQ on Wed, Mar 11), while Spring Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $148 departing on Mon, Jan 19 and returning on Mon, Jan 19.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Changchun with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines China Southern Airlines Shanghai Airlines Spring Airlines Air China Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 2 hours 56 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Changchun (CGQ).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Changchun is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 178 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Changchun. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Southern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CZ6156 (18:59) Xiamen Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MF3943 (16:51)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Changchun, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Mar 11, with one-way flights priced at just $67.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Spring Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Changchun travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Changchun is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Changchun on January 19, 2026 with Spring Airlines, with prices starting at $78.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Changchun, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Changchun Longjia International Airport (PVG-CGQ) is by far the most common option on this route: Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ).
  • The time difference between Changchun and Shanghai is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.