Are there direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

Yes, direct flights are widely available for the Guangzhou to Shanghai route. Historically, approximately 94.3% of flights on this route have been direct. For the small percentage of flights that do include stopovers, travelers typically experience one stop.

How many hours is the flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

The typical direct flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai has a duration of 2 hours and 20 minutes. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 9 hours. This route covers an approximate distance of 1203 kilometers.

How often do Guangzhou to Shanghai flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Guangzhou to Shanghai route have shown frequent price drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for more favorable pricing. The route is known for its consistent deal availability.

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Guangzhou to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai

For cheap flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai, fares typically range from $102–$134, with a median of $110. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, with only 3% of recent fares classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, so setting a price alert can help you find better value.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai? The data shows that June is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $102. Following closely, May offers a median fare of $112, and April presents a median of $115, making these months generally more budget-friendly for this route.

A typical journey from Guangzhou to Shanghai takes about 2h 20m. This route is predominantly served by direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai, with 94.3% of recent itineraries being non-stop. For the few itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

The distance between Guangzhou and Shanghai is 1203 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick flight, making it convenient for short trips or business travel within the region.

How much is a round trip from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Regular price: CN¥1,254 - CN¥1,607

Prices for flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between CNY 1254 and CNY 1607. The current lowest deal is CNY 765 with Spring Airlines for travel from Sep 19-Sep 21.

now CN¥765

Low CN¥1,254

High CN¥1,607

The cheapest time to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai is June, with a median price of $102. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $380. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

June

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥102

February

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥380

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Antinea Airlines

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CAN - Shanghai

Guangzhou (CAN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,385

CN¥899

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CAN - Shanghai

Guangzhou (CAN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Antinea Airlines

CN¥1,702

CN¥906

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CAN - Shanghai

Guangzhou (CAN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,645

CN¥919

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CAN - Shanghai

Guangzhou (CAN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Antinea Airlines

CN¥1,706

CN¥919

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CAN - Shanghai

Guangzhou (CAN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Antinea Airlines

CN¥1,549

CN¥885

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CAN - Shanghai

Guangzhou (CAN) - Shanghai (PVG)

9 Air

CN¥1,415

CN¥906

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

CN¥2,920 → CN¥1,590

46%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

CN¥2,901 → CN¥1,590

45%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

CN¥2,949 → CN¥1,684

43%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

CN¥2,920 → CN¥1,737

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Guangzhou - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Guangzhou to Shanghai are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the best prices

Historically, June offers the lowest median prices at $102 for flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 20m

The typical direct flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai takes 2 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

94.3% of recent flights on this route are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Spring Airlines is one of the airlines providing direct flights on the Guangzhou to Shanghai route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are uncommon

Only 3% of recent fares from Guangzhou to Shanghai were considered good prices.

Guangzhou main airports to depart from

Guangzhou Baiyun International (CAN)

Cheapest

Guangzhou Baiyun International is a key departure point for flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai.

📍 ~29 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥753

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~14 km from Shanghai (reachable by car, train, metro, bus).

💸 Flights from ~CN¥753

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with extensive networks and high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~175 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥867

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

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Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From CAN

Elite

Sep 16

Shanghai, China

48% AI deal score

$745

$732

Save $13

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From CAN

Elite

Sep 16

Shanghai, China

48% AI deal score

$732

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From CAN

Elite

Oct 11

Shanghai, China

48% AI deal score

$732

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From CAN

Elite

Nov 18

Shanghai, China

48% AI deal score

$732

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From CAN

Elite

Nov 19

Shanghai, China

48% AI deal score

$732

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From CAN

Elite

Oct 30

Shanghai, China

48% AI deal score

$732

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From CAN

Elite

Oct 03

Shanghai, China

48% AI deal score

$732

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From CAN

Elite

Dec 14

Shanghai, China

48% AI deal score

$732

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From CAN

Elite

Oct 21

Shanghai, China

48% AI deal score

$732

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From CAN

Elite

Jan 30

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$770

Air China

Business Class

From CAN

Elite

Jan 21

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$770

Air China

Business Class

From CAN

Elite

Jan 09

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$770

Air China

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal time to purchase flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $108. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made 60+ days out, averaging $376. Even booking 0-6 days before departure sees an average price of $182, which is higher than the 14-27 day window.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai is considered to be $102 or less. The median price observed for this route was $110. Prices typically start to increase significantly above $134.

Historically, June has been the cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai, with a median price of $102. May also offered competitive prices, with a median of $112. The annual median price for this route was $110, with April showing a median of $115.

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Guangzhou to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Regular price: CN¥1,254 - CN¥1,607

Prices for flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between CNY 1254 and CNY 1607. The current lowest deal is CNY 765 with Spring Airlines for travel from Sep 19-Sep 21.

now CN¥765

Low CN¥1,254

High CN¥1,607

The cheapest time to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai

June

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥102

February

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥380

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Antinea Airlines

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CAN - Shanghai

Guangzhou (CAN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,385

CN¥899

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CAN - Shanghai

Guangzhou (CAN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Antinea Airlines

CN¥1,702

CN¥906

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CAN - Shanghai

Guangzhou (CAN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,645

CN¥919

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CAN - Shanghai

Guangzhou (CAN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Antinea Airlines

CN¥1,706

CN¥919

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CAN - Shanghai

Guangzhou (CAN) - Shanghai (PVG)

Antinea Airlines

CN¥1,549

CN¥885

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CAN - Shanghai

Guangzhou (CAN) - Shanghai (PVG)

9 Air

CN¥1,415

CN¥906

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

CN¥2,920 → CN¥1,590

46%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

CN¥2,901 → CN¥1,590

45%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

CN¥2,949 → CN¥1,684

43%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

CN¥2,920 → CN¥1,737

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Guangzhou - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Guangzhou to Shanghai are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the best prices

Historically, June offers the lowest median prices at $102 for flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 20m

The typical direct flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai takes 2 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

94.3% of recent flights on this route are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Spring Airlines is one of the airlines providing direct flights on the Guangzhou to Shanghai route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are uncommon

Only 3% of recent fares from Guangzhou to Shanghai were considered good prices.

Guangzhou main airports to depart from

Guangzhou Baiyun International (CAN)

Cheapest

Guangzhou Baiyun International is a key departure point for flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai.

📍 ~29 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥753

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~14 km from Shanghai (reachable by car, train, metro, bus).

💸 Flights from ~CN¥753

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with extensive networks and high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~175 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥867

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From CAN

Elite

Sep 16

Shanghai, China

48% AI deal score

$745

$732

Save $13

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From CAN

Elite

Sep 16

Shanghai, China

48% AI deal score

$732

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From CAN

Elite

Oct 11

Shanghai, China

48% AI deal score

$732

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From CAN

Elite

Nov 18

Shanghai, China

48% AI deal score

$732

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From CAN

Elite

Nov 19

Shanghai, China

48% AI deal score

$732

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From CAN

Elite

Oct 30

Shanghai, China

48% AI deal score

$732

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From CAN

Elite

Oct 03

Shanghai, China

48% AI deal score

$732

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From CAN

Elite

Dec 14

Shanghai, China

48% AI deal score

$732

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From CAN

Elite

Oct 21

Shanghai, China

48% AI deal score

$732

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From CAN

Elite

Jan 30

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$770

Air China

Business Class

From CAN

Elite

Jan 21

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$770

Air China

Business Class

From CAN

Elite

Jan 09

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$770

Air China

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Guangzhou to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Guangzhou to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Guangzhou - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in June for the best prices

Direct flights take 2h 20m

Direct flights are dominant

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Good prices are uncommon

Guangzhou main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Sep 16

Sep 16

Oct 11

Nov 18

Nov 19

Oct 30

Oct 03

Dec 14

Oct 21

Jan 30

Jan 21

Jan 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When should I buy Guangzhou to Shanghai tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

Are there direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

How many hours is the flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

How often do Guangzhou to Shanghai flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Guangzhou

Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Guangzhou to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Guangzhou to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Guangzhou - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in June for the best prices

Direct flights take 2h 20m

Direct flights are dominant

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Good prices are uncommon

Guangzhou main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Sep 16

Sep 16

Oct 11

Nov 18

Nov 19

Oct 30

Oct 03

Dec 14

Oct 21

Jan 30

Jan 21

Jan 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When should I buy Guangzhou to Shanghai tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai?