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. This indicates that direct flights are overwhelmingly common for this route. For the small percentage of flights that do include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was one.

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 with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging around 12 hours. The median direct flight time is 145 minutes, while flights with a single stop average 720 minutes.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai are frequent. This route consistently offers favorable fares. Travelers can often find good deals when planning their trips between these two cities, based on pricing trends observed over a 30-day window.

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Today’s best flight deals from Shenzhen to Shanghai

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Shenzhen to Shanghai

2027-01-05 – 2027-01-12
SZX - Shanghai
78% AI deal score
CN¥1,521
CN¥834
Round trip
2027-01-05 – 2027-01-09
SZX - Shanghai
78% AI deal score
CN¥1,534
CN¥834
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2027-01-02 – 2027-01-12
SZX - Shanghai
77% AI deal score
CN¥1,413
CN¥834
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2027-01-02 – 2027-01-05
SZX - Shanghai
77% AI deal score
CN¥1,498
CN¥834
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2027-01-02 – 2027-01-09
SZX - Shanghai
77% AI deal score
CN¥1,466
CN¥834
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2027-01-09 – 2027-01-12
SZX - Shanghai
78% AI deal score
CN¥1,543
CN¥834
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2026-09-07 – 2026-09-10
SZX - Shanghai
73% AI deal score
CN¥1,264
CN¥847
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2026-09-07 – 2026-09-12
SZX - Shanghai
73% AI deal score
CN¥1,249
CN¥847
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2026-09-02 – 2026-09-06
SZX - Shanghai
73% AI deal score
CN¥1,263
CN¥847
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2026-09-02 – 2026-09-10
SZX - Shanghai
72% AI deal score
CN¥1,148
CN¥847
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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 primarily reflects direct flights, as almost all itineraries on this route are non-stop. The total distance covered is 1233 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai, fares typically range from $118–$172, with a median of $132. Right now, current fares are near the typical level. Approximately 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive pricing is available.

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 of $130, while April presents a median fare of $146.

The vast majority of flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai are direct flights, with 98.7% of recent fares being non-stop. This means you can expect a straightforward journey without layovers. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

How much is a round trip from Shenzhen to Shanghai

Regular price: CN¥995 - CN¥1,756

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai is CNY 995 to CNY 1756. The current lowest deal is CNY 833 with Spring Airlines for travel from Sep 8-Sep 13.

now CN¥833

Low CN¥995

High CN¥1,756

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

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Direct flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai

Shenzhen Airlines

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shenzhen to Shanghai

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SZX - Shanghai

Shenzhen (SZX) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,551

CN¥1,104

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SZX - Shanghai

Shenzhen (SZX) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,496

CN¥1,070

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SZX - Shanghai

Shenzhen (SZX) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,530

CN¥1,070

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SZX - Shanghai

Shenzhen (SZX) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,498

CN¥975

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SZX - Shanghai

Shenzhen (SZX) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,179

CN¥880

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SZX - Shanghai

Shenzhen (SZX) - Shanghai (SHA)

Spring Airlines

CN¥1,234

CN¥880

One-way

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

4 nights

Jan 5 - Jan 9

CN¥1,497 → CN¥833

44%

7 nights

Jan 2 - Jan 9

CN¥1,413 → CN¥833

41%

3 nights

Jan 6 - Jan 9

CN¥1,497 → CN¥921

38%

5 nights

Jan 4 - Jan 9

CN¥1,488 → CN¥921

38%

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 of $132.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the best prices

Historically, June offers the lowest median prices at $119, making it ideal for travel.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 25m

The typical direct flight duration from Shenzhen to Shanghai is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

98.7% of recent flights on this route are direct, indicating high availability.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers a deal for $833

Spring Airlines has a deal for $833 from Sep 8-Sep 13, available via Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals appear frequently on this route, with 9% of recent fares considered good prices.

Shenzhen main airports to depart from

Shenzhen Bao an International (SZX)

Cheapest

Shenzhen Bao an International is a convenient option for flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$123

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a good choice for flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai.

📍 ~12 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or public transport).

💸 Flights from ~$123

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,206

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

46% AI deal score

$1,026

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this booking window, the average price observed was $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. For travelers planning further ahead, prices for flights booked 28-59 days in advance averaged around $230, and those booked 60+ days out were about $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 during the same period was $132. Fares at the 75th percentile were around $172, indicating higher prices. This good price threshold is based on an analysis of flight prices over a 90-day window.

Historically, June has been the cheapest month to fly from Shenzhen to Shanghai, with a median price of $119. May also offered relatively lower prices, with a median of $130. The annual median price for this route is $132. While April had a median price of $146, it was also observed as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days.

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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¥995 - CN¥1,756

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai is CNY 995 to CNY 1756. The current lowest deal is CNY 833 with Spring Airlines for travel from Sep 8-Sep 13.

now CN¥833

Low CN¥995

High CN¥1,756

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