On this page, you can book flights for the Shanghai — Nanchong route. Covering a distance of 1,466 km, flights operate approximately once a week, which requires careful trip planning.
The main carrier on this route is China Eastern Airlines (MU). Ticket prices change regularly, so we recommend using the low-price calendar to find the best deals. Information is also available on how to get to Shanghai airport and transport options from Nanchong airport.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Shanghai — Nanchong by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 476 in F, and the most expensive are around AED 2,172 in J. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Shanghai → Nanchong, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 577 | high | May | AED 553 | medium | Sep | AED 563 | medium |
| Feb | AED 481 | low | Jun | AED 563 | medium | Oct | AED 664 | high |
| Mar | AED 491 | low | Jul | AED 606 | high | Nov | AED 496 | low |
| Apr | AED 520 | medium | Aug | AED 635 | high | Dec | AED 539 | medium |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Nanchong features hot summers with peak temperatures reaching 33.1°C in August and heavy rainfall in July. The coolest month is January, when the average low drops to 3.6°C.
The lowest flight prices are recorded in July and September — AED 471 and AED 476 respectively. Prices peak in January, when ticket costs rise AED 2,172.
For the best experience, consider traveling in September: during this period, ticket prices remain affordable, and the heat begins to subside. It is advisable to avoid flying in November and January due to significant fare increases.
Regular passenger services on the Shanghai — Nanchong route are operated by China Eastern Airlines (MU). Direct flights run approximately once a week. You can view the current schedule for specific dates and flight details in the interactive list below.
Flights Shanghai — Nanchong depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and arrive at Nanchong Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The approximate travel time for a direct flight is about 2 hours, given the 1,466 km distance between the cities.
The main carrier operating regular flights from Shanghai to Nanchong is China Eastern Airlines (MU).
Yes, direct flights are available on this route, though they are infrequent—averaging about once a week.
Flights from Shanghai arrive at Nanchong Gaoping Airport (NAO). Terminal information can be found in your booking details.
Ticket prices change constantly. We recommend using the price chart and calendar on this page to track the best deals for the year ahead.
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