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June 26 - July 15
NKG - Shanghai
$146
$132
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June 26 - July 19
NKG - Shanghai
$146
$132
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June 26 - July 6
NKG - Shanghai
$155
$132
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June 29 - July 19
NKG - Shanghai
$145
$132
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June 29 - July 15
NKG - Shanghai
$146
$132
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June 26 - July 21
NKG - Shanghai
$147
$132
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June 29 - July 21
NKG - Shanghai
$145
$132
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July 2 - July 19
NKG - Shanghai
$124
$133
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July 2 - July 6
NKG - Shanghai
$147
$133
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July 4 - July 19
NKG - Shanghai
$126
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Insights for flights from Nanjing to Shanghai
How much is a round trip from Nanjing to Shanghai
Regular price: $115 - $150
Prices are currently within the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Nanjing to Shanghai is between $115 and $150. The current lowest deal is $132 with China Eastern Airlines, for travel from Jun 29-Jul 16.
now $132
Low $115
High $150
The cheapest time to fly from Nanjing to Shanghai
The cheapest month to fly from Nanjing to Shanghai is August, with a median price of $252. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $989. Prices are generally lower from July to November.
August
Flights from $252
March
Flights from $989
Direct flights from Nanjing to Shanghai
China Eastern Airlines
Last-minute flights going from Nanjing to Shanghai
Fri, Jun 19
NKG - Shanghai
Nanjing (NKG) - Shanghai (PVG)
$378
$782
One-way
Sat, Jun 20
NKG - Shanghai
Nanjing (NKG) - Shanghai (PVG)
Shenzhen Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
$377
$683
One-way
Sun, Jun 21
NKG - Shanghai
Nanjing (NKG) - Shanghai (PVG)
China Eastern Airlines
$196
$352
One-way
Sun, Jun 21
NKG - Shanghai
Nanjing (NKG) - Shanghai (PVG)
China Eastern Airlines
$197
$352
One-way
Mon, Jun 22
NKG - Shanghai
Nanjing (NKG) - Shanghai (PVG)
China Eastern Airlines
$197
$353
One-way
Mon, Jun 22
NKG - Shanghai
Nanjing (NKG) - Shanghai (SHA)
Shenzhen Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
$364
$688
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Nanjing to Shanghai
Aug 1 - Aug 2
$167 → $134
20%
Aug 1 - Aug 4
$166 → $134
19%
Aug 1 - Aug 6
$163 → $134
18%
Jun 26 - Jul 6
$155 → $132
15%
Popular Airports to fly from Nanjing to Shanghai
Nanjing - Shanghai route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level
Recent fares from Nanjing to Shanghai are above the typical level at $423.
📅 Best time to fly
Fly in July to November for the best prices
Historically, July to November offers the lowest median prices, with August being the cheapest at $252.
⏱️ Flight duration
Typical flight duration is 12h 50m
Flights from Nanjing to Shanghai typically take 12 hours and 50 minutes.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant
Direct flights are available but connecting flights are more common, typically with 2 stopovers.
🏆 Airline highlight
China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights
China Eastern Airlines provides direct flight options for this route.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals are frequent for this route
Deals for flights from Nanjing to Shanghai are frequent, with about 0.83 deals per day.
Nanjing main airports to depart from
Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)
Nanjing Lukou International Airport is a good option for flights to Shanghai, offering competitive prices.
📍 ~35 km from Nanjing city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$132
Shanghai main airports to arrive at
Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Nanjing to Shanghai.
📍 ~30 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$132
Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is another choice for flights from Nanjing to Shanghai.
📍 ~10 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$132
Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)
Consider Hangzhou Xiaoshan International for its extensive network and excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.
📍 ~135 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)
💸 Flights from ~$326
Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)
Sunan Shuofang International is a close alternative, serving the Suzhou-Wuxi-Shanghai corridor with less congestion.
📍 ~100 km from destination city (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$346
Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)
Ningbo Lishe International offers a solid domestic network and good accessibility, despite potential bridge traffic delays.
📍 ~155 km from destination city (reachable by car or high-speed rail)
💸 Flights from ~$298
Nantong Xingdong (NTG)
Nantong Xingdong is geographically close to northern Shanghai and useful for avoiding airspace delays.
📍 ~100 km from destination city (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$277
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