How many flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 98.7% of flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai were non-stop. For the small percentage of flights that included a stopover, the median number of stopovers was one. This indicates that direct flights are overwhelmingly common for this route.

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Shanghai?

A direct flight from Shenzhen to Shanghai typically takes about 2 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 1233 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median duration extends significantly to approximately 12 hours. Travelers can expect a considerably longer journey if their itinerary involves a layover.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai?

Historically, good prices on flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai have been frequent. This route is consistently observed to offer competitive fares. Travelers can often find favorable deals when planning their trips between these two cities.

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SZX - Shanghai
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Shenzhen to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai

A typical journey from Shenzhen to Shanghai takes about 2h 25m. This duration reflects the median travel time for all itineraries, including the vast majority of direct flights on this route. The distance covered on this route is 1233 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai, prices right now are near the typical level. Over a 90-day window, fares typically range from $118–$172, with a median of $132. Currently, 9% of recent fares are classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shenzhen to Shanghai? The most affordable month to fly is typically June, with a median fare of $119. Following closely, May also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $130. April is another option, with a median fare of $146.

For direct flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 98.7% of recent fares over a 90-day period being direct. This high percentage indicates that you will predominantly find non-stop options for this route, making for a more convenient travel experience.

How much is a round trip from Shenzhen to Shanghai

Regular price: CN¥1,007 - CN¥1,702

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai is between CNY 1007 and CNY 1702. The current lowest deal is CNY 825 with Spring Airlines for travel from Oct 9-Oct 10.

now CN¥825

Low CN¥1,007

High CN¥1,702

The cheapest time to fly from Shenzhen to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from SZX to SHA is June, with a median price of $119. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $353. Prices are generally lower from March to September.

June

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥119

November

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥353

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shenzhen to Shanghai

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SZX - Shanghai

Shenzhen (SZX) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,634

CN¥1,033

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SZX - Shanghai

Shenzhen (SZX) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,624

CN¥1,033

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SZX - Shanghai

Shenzhen (SZX) - Shanghai (SHA)

Antinea Airlines

CN¥1,655

CN¥1,093

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SZX - Shanghai

Shenzhen (SZX) - Shanghai (PVG)

CN¥2,815

CN¥1,630

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SZX - Shanghai

Shenzhen (SZX) - Shanghai (PVG)

CN¥2,808

CN¥1,805

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SZX - Shanghai

Shenzhen (SZX) - Shanghai (PVG)

CN¥2,780

CN¥2,046

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

CN¥2,815 → CN¥1,630

42%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

CN¥2,763 → CN¥1,650

40%

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

CN¥2,808 → CN¥1,805

36%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

CN¥2,780 → CN¥1,852

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Shenzhen to Shanghai

Shenzhen - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Shenzhen to Shanghai are near the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically the cheapest month

Historically, June is the cheapest month to fly from Shenzhen to Shanghai, with a median price of $119.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 25m

Direct flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai typically take 2 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

98.7% of recent fares for this route are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers a recent deal

Spring Airlines recently offered a deal for $825 from Shenzhen to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Frequent deals are available

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

Shenzhen main airports to depart from

Shenzhen Bao an International (SZX)

Cheapest

Shenzhen Bao an International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~28 km from Shenzhen city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~CN¥773

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

Shanghai Hongqiao International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai.

📍 ~14 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥773

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,109

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Sep 28

Shanghai, China

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$761

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Dec 20

Shanghai, China

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$761

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Dec 27

Shanghai, China

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$761

China Southern Airlines

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Oct 01

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$761

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

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Nov 22

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$761

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SZX

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Oct 13

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$761

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SZX

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Oct 11

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$761

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SZX

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Oct 28

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$761

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SZX

Elite

Nov 08

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$761

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SZX

Elite

Nov 10

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$761

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SZX

Elite

Oct 26

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$761

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SZX

Elite

Oct 25

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$761

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this window, the average price observed was around $135. In contrast, booking 7-13 days out saw an average price of $146, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure resulted in an average price of $150. Prices tend to be significantly higher when booking further in advance, with flights booked 28-59 days out averaging $230 and those booked 60+ days out averaging $288.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Shenzhen to Shanghai is considered to be $118 or less. The median price for this route was $132. Fares above $172 typically fall into the higher price range. This threshold is based on an analysis of prices over a 90-day period.

Historically, June has been the cheapest month to fly from Shenzhen to Shanghai, with a median price of $119. May also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $130. The annual median price for this route was $132, based on data from the trailing 270 days. April was observed to be the most expensive month, with a median price of $146.

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Shenzhen to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Shenzhen to Shanghai

Regular price: CN¥1,007 - CN¥1,702

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai is between CNY 1007 and CNY 1702. The current lowest deal is CNY 825 with Spring Airlines for travel from Oct 9-Oct 10.

now CN¥825

Low CN¥1,007

High CN¥1,702

The cheapest time to fly from Shenzhen to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from SZX to SHA is June, with a median price of $119. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $353. Prices are generally lower from March to September.

June

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥119

November

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥353

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shenzhen to Shanghai

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SZX - Shanghai

Shenzhen (SZX) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,634

CN¥1,033

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SZX - Shanghai

Shenzhen (SZX) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,624

CN¥1,033

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SZX - Shanghai

Shenzhen (SZX) - Shanghai (SHA)

Antinea Airlines

CN¥1,655

CN¥1,093

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SZX - Shanghai

Shenzhen (SZX) - Shanghai (PVG)

CN¥2,815

CN¥1,630

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SZX - Shanghai

Shenzhen (SZX) - Shanghai (PVG)

CN¥2,808

CN¥1,805

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SZX - Shanghai

Shenzhen (SZX) - Shanghai (PVG)

CN¥2,780

CN¥2,046

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

CN¥2,815 → CN¥1,630

42%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

CN¥2,763 → CN¥1,650

40%

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

CN¥2,808 → CN¥1,805

36%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

CN¥2,780 → CN¥1,852

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Shenzhen to Shanghai

Shenzhen - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Shenzhen to Shanghai are near the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically the cheapest month

Historically, June is the cheapest month to fly from Shenzhen to Shanghai, with a median price of $119.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 25m

Direct flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai typically take 2 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

98.7% of recent fares for this route are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers a recent deal

Spring Airlines recently offered a deal for $825 from Shenzhen to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Frequent deals are available

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

Shenzhen main airports to depart from

Shenzhen Bao an International (SZX)

Cheapest

Shenzhen Bao an International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~28 km from Shenzhen city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~CN¥773

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

Shanghai Hongqiao International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai.

📍 ~14 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥773

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,109

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$761

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Shenzhen to Shanghai

Shenzhen to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Shenzhen to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Shenzhen to Shanghai

Direct flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Shenzhen to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Shenzhen to Shanghai

Shenzhen - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

June is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights average 2h 25m

Direct flights are dominant

Spring Airlines offers a recent deal

Frequent deals are available

Shenzhen 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 28

Dec 20

Dec 27

Oct 01

Nov 22

Oct 13

Oct 11

Oct 28

Nov 08

Nov 10

Oct 26

Oct 25

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When should I buy Shenzhen to Shanghai tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Shenzhen to Shanghai?

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

How many flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai are non-stop?

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Shanghai?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai?

Related routes

More routes from Shenzhen

Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Shenzhen to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Shenzhen to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Shenzhen to Shanghai

Direct flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Shenzhen to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Shenzhen to Shanghai

Shenzhen - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

June is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights average 2h 25m

Direct flights are dominant

Spring Airlines offers a recent deal

Frequent deals are available

Shenzhen 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 28

Dec 20

Dec 27

Oct 01

Nov 22

Oct 13

Oct 11

Oct 28

Nov 08

Nov 10

Oct 26

Oct 25

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When should I buy Shenzhen to Shanghai tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Shenzhen to Shanghai?

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