Can I fly direct from Shanghai to Shenzhen?

Yes, direct flights from Shanghai to Shenzhen are widely available. Historically, approximately 91.7% of all flights on this route were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically one. This data reflects observations over a 90-day period.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Shenzhen?

A direct flight from Shanghai to Shenzhen typically takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 1233 kilometers. Flights with one stop, on average, have a longer duration, with a median flight time of 8 hours and 25 minutes. The median direct flight duration is 150 minutes.

How often do Shanghai to Shenzhen flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Shanghai to Shenzhen route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. These observations are based on pricing trends over a 30-day window.

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Shanghai to Shenzhen: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Shenzhen

A typical journey from Shanghai to Shenzhen takes about 2h 30m, including connections. Given that almost all itineraries are non-stop, this duration primarily reflects the direct flight time between the two cities. This makes the route a convenient option for travelers seeking quick transit.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Shanghai to Shenzhen, prices are typically $106–$172, with a median of $125. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Approximately 17% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive offers are available, and new deals appear almost daily.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Shenzhen? The most affordable month to fly is June, with a median fare of $112. Following closely, July offers a median fare of $127, and May presents a median of $135. These months provide the best opportunities for finding lower prices.

The route from Shanghai to Shenzhen is predominantly served by direct flights, with 91.7% of recent fares being non-stop. This high percentage means that most travelers can expect a seamless journey without layovers. For the few itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Shenzhen

Regular price: CN¥1,125 - CN¥1,991

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

The regular price range for this route is CNY 1125-CNY 1991. The current lowest deal is CNY 892 with Spring Airlines for travel from Jan 2-Jan 5.

now CN¥892

Low CN¥1,125

High CN¥1,991

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Shenzhen

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Shenzhen is June, with a median price of $112. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $635. Prices are generally lower from March to September.

June

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥112

December

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥635

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Shenzhen

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Shenzhen

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Shenzhen

Shanghai (PVG) - Shenzhen (SZX)

CN¥4,186

CN¥2,227

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Shenzhen

Shanghai (SHA) - Shenzhen (SZX)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,953

CN¥993

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Shenzhen

Shanghai (SHA) - Shenzhen (SZX)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,248

CN¥1,053

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Shenzhen

Shanghai (SHA) - Shenzhen (SZX)

Xiamen Airlines

CN¥3,017

CN¥1,221

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Shenzhen

Shanghai (SHA) - Shenzhen (SZX)

Antinea Airlines

CN¥2,972

CN¥1,228

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Shenzhen

Shanghai (SHA) - Shenzhen (SZX)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,954

CN¥1,020

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

CN¥3,300 → CN¥1,040

68%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

CN¥3,258 → CN¥1,040

68%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

CN¥3,258 → CN¥1,053

68%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

CN¥3,300 → CN¥1,107

66%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Shenzhen

Shanghai - Shenzhen route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Shanghai to Shenzhen are above the typical level at $892.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically the cheapest month

Historically, June is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Shenzhen, with a median price of $112.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 30m

Direct flights from Shanghai to Shenzhen typically take 2h 30m, covering 1233 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

91.7% of recent flights are direct

Most flights on this route are direct, with 91.7% of recent flights being non-stop.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Spring Airlines is one of the airlines offering direct flights from Shanghai to Shenzhen.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Shenzhen are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is a convenient option for flights from Shanghai to Shenzhen.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~CN¥820

Shenzhen main airports to arrive at

Shenzhen Bao an International (SZX)

Cheapest

Shenzhen Bao an International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for Shenzhen.

📍 ~28 km from Shenzhen (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥834

Airports nearby Shenzhen used as alternative

Hong Kong International (HKG)

Hong Kong International offers world-class international connectivity, exceeding local options, despite requiring a border crossing.

📍 ~37 km from Shenzhen (reachable by high-speed ferry, bus, and MTR)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥955

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From SHA

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Shenzhen, China

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Shenzhen, China

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Business Class

From SHA

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Oct 09

Shenzhen, China

47% AI deal score

$766

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Business Class

From SHA

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Shenzhen, China

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$766

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Business Class

From SHA

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Nov 11

Shenzhen, China

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$804

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Business Class

From SHA

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Shenzhen, China

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From SHA

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Oct 24

Shenzhen, China

47% AI deal score

$805

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Business Class

From SHA

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Shenzhen, China

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$805

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Business Class

From SHA

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Dec 09

Shenzhen, China

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$805

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Business Class

From SHA

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Shenzhen, China

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$758

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shenzhen

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Shanghai to Shenzhen is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $126. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $209, while booking 60+ days out resulted in an average price of $261. These trends were observed across a trailing 90-day period.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Shanghai to Shenzhen was considered to be $106 or less. The median price for this route was $125. Approximately 25% of observed prices were at or below $106, while 75% of prices were at or below $172. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day window.

Historically, June has been the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Shenzhen, with a median price of $112. July also offered competitive prices, with a median of $127. The annual median price for this route was $125, based on data from a 270-day window. May, despite being one of the cheaper months at a median of $135, was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing period.

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Shanghai to Shenzhen: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Shenzhen

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Shenzhen

Regular price: CN¥1,125 - CN¥1,991

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

The regular price range for this route is CNY 1125-CNY 1991. The current lowest deal is CNY 892 with Spring Airlines for travel from Jan 2-Jan 5.

now CN¥892

Low CN¥1,125

High CN¥1,991

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Shenzhen

June

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥112

December

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥635

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Shenzhen

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Shenzhen

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Shenzhen

Shanghai (PVG) - Shenzhen (SZX)

CN¥4,186

CN¥2,227

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Shenzhen

Shanghai (SHA) - Shenzhen (SZX)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,953

CN¥993

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Shenzhen

Shanghai (SHA) - Shenzhen (SZX)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,248

CN¥1,053

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Shenzhen

Shanghai (SHA) - Shenzhen (SZX)

Xiamen Airlines

CN¥3,017

CN¥1,221

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Shenzhen

Shanghai (SHA) - Shenzhen (SZX)

Antinea Airlines

CN¥2,972

CN¥1,228

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Shenzhen

Shanghai (SHA) - Shenzhen (SZX)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,954

CN¥1,020

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

CN¥3,300 → CN¥1,040

68%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

CN¥3,258 → CN¥1,040

68%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

CN¥3,258 → CN¥1,053

68%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

CN¥3,300 → CN¥1,107

66%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Shenzhen

Shanghai - Shenzhen route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Shanghai to Shenzhen are above the typical level at $892.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically the cheapest month

Historically, June is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Shenzhen, with a median price of $112.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 30m

Direct flights from Shanghai to Shenzhen typically take 2h 30m, covering 1233 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

91.7% of recent flights are direct

Most flights on this route are direct, with 91.7% of recent flights being non-stop.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Spring Airlines is one of the airlines offering direct flights from Shanghai to Shenzhen.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Shenzhen are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is a convenient option for flights from Shanghai to Shenzhen.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~CN¥820

Shenzhen main airports to arrive at

Shenzhen Bao an International (SZX)

Cheapest

Shenzhen Bao an International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for Shenzhen.

📍 ~28 km from Shenzhen (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥834

Airports nearby Shenzhen used as alternative

Hong Kong International (HKG)

Hong Kong International offers world-class international connectivity, exceeding local options, despite requiring a border crossing.

📍 ~37 km from Shenzhen (reachable by high-speed ferry, bus, and MTR)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥955

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shenzhen

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

Elite

Best Elite deals to Shenzhen

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

From PVG

Elite

Sep 16

Shenzhen, China

76% AI deal score

$1,184

$768

Save $416

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Sep 16

Shenzhen, China

69% AI deal score

$1,155

$860

Save $295

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Feb 06

Shenzhen, China

47% AI deal score

$766

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Oct 09

Shenzhen, China

47% AI deal score

$766

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Oct 10

Shenzhen, China

47% AI deal score

$766

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Nov 11

Shenzhen, China

47% AI deal score

$804

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Nov 11

Shenzhen, China

47% AI deal score

$804

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Oct 24

Shenzhen, China

47% AI deal score

$805

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Oct 24

Shenzhen, China

47% AI deal score

$805

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Dec 09

Shenzhen, China

47% AI deal score

$805

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Jan 07

Shenzhen, China

46% AI deal score

$758

Air China

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Jan 07

Shenzhen, China

46% AI deal score

$758

Air China

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shenzhen

Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Shenzhen

Today’s best flight deals from Shanghai to Shenzhen

Shanghai to Shenzhen: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Shenzhen

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Shenzhen

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Shenzhen

Direct flights from Shanghai to Shenzhen

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Shenzhen

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

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Shenzhen

Shanghai - Shenzhen route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

June is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights take 2h 30m

91.7% of recent flights are direct

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shenzhen main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shenzhen used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shenzhen

Best Elite deals to Shenzhen

Sep 16

Sep 16

Feb 06

Oct 09

Oct 10

Nov 11

Nov 11

Oct 24

Oct 24

Dec 09

Jan 07

Jan 07

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shenzhen

How far in advance should I book a flight from Shanghai to Shenzhen?

How much should a flight from Shanghai to Shenzhen cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Shanghai to Shenzhen?

Can I fly direct from Shanghai to Shenzhen?

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Shenzhen?

How often do Shanghai to Shenzhen flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Shanghai

Flights to Shenzhen from other cities

Shanghai to Shenzhen: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Shenzhen

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Shenzhen

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Shenzhen

Direct flights from Shanghai to Shenzhen

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Shenzhen

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

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Shenzhen

Shanghai - Shenzhen route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

June is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights take 2h 30m

91.7% of recent flights are direct

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shenzhen main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shenzhen used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shenzhen

Best Elite deals to Shenzhen

Sep 16

Sep 16

Feb 06

Oct 09

Oct 10

Nov 11

Nov 11

Oct 24

Oct 24

Dec 09

Jan 07

Jan 07

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shenzhen

How far in advance should I book a flight from Shanghai to Shenzhen?

How much should a flight from Shanghai to Shenzhen cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Shanghai to Shenzhen?