Are direct flights from Wuxi to Shanghai always the best option?

Direct flights are often the most convenient option, saving time and reducing the chance of missed connections. However, connecting flights can sometimes be more affordable, especially if you are willing to accept a longer travel duration. It depends on your priorities for cost versus convenience.

Can flexible travel dates help on Wuxi to Shanghai flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying on weekdays or during less popular travel periods often results in lower fares than peak travel days or weekends. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may unlock better deals.

What extra costs should I check before booking Wuxi to Shanghai flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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Wuxi to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Wuxi to Shanghai

The journey from Wuxi to Shanghai covers a distance of 136 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Wuxi to Shanghai, fares typically range from $243–$665, with a median of $286. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and about 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, making it worthwhile to monitor prices.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Wuxi to Shanghai, the data shows that June is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $243. Following closely, July also offers competitive prices, with a median of $275. March presents another option for budget-conscious travelers, with a median fare of $302.

When flying from Wuxi to Shanghai, most itineraries connect at least once, as direct flights from Wuxi to Shanghai are not available. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 1.

A typical journey from Wuxi to Shanghai, including connections, takes approximately 8h 10m. This duration accounts for the time spent on connecting flights, which are common for this route.

How much is a round trip from Wuxi to Shanghai

Regular price: CN¥1,995 - CN¥2,665

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

The regular price range for flights from Wuxi to Shanghai is between CNY 1995 and CNY 2665. The current lowest deal is CNY 1707 with China Eastern Airlines for travel from Oct 19-Oct 21.

now CN¥1,707

Low CN¥1,995

High CN¥2,665

The cheapest time to fly from Wuxi to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Wuxi to Shanghai is June, with a median price of $243. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $707. Prices are generally lower from March to October.

June

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥243

January

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥707

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Wuxi to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Shandong Airlines

Xiamen Airlines

Antinea Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Wuxi to Shanghai

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

WUX - Shanghai

Wuxi (WUX) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥2,943

CN¥2,037

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

WUX - Shanghai

Wuxi (WUX) - Shanghai (PVG)

CN¥2,778

CN¥5,466

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

WUX - Shanghai

Wuxi (WUX) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines

CN¥2,512

CN¥1,976

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

WUX - Shanghai

Wuxi (WUX) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines

CN¥2,495

CN¥1,956

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

WUX - Shanghai

Wuxi (WUX) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥2,263

CN¥6,716

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

WUX - Shanghai

Wuxi (WUX) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines

CN¥2,564

CN¥1,976

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 12 - Sep 15

CN¥2,812 → CN¥1,747

38%

3 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 13

CN¥2,820 → CN¥1,787

37%

3 nights

Sep 13 - Sep 16

CN¥2,775 → CN¥1,774

36%

2 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 21

CN¥2,538 → CN¥1,707

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Wuxi to Shanghai

Wuxi - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Wuxi to Shanghai are below the typical level at $1707.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically the cheapest month

Historically, June is the cheapest month to fly from Wuxi to Shanghai, with a median price of $243.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 8h 10m

Connecting flights from Wuxi to Shanghai typically average 8 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers many deals

China Eastern Airlines has 92 direct deals, making it a prominent carrier on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals from Wuxi to Shanghai appear regularly, offering frequent opportunities to save.

Wuxi main airports to depart from

Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)

Cheapest

Sunan Shuofang International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~11 km from Wuxi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$364

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

Shanghai Hongqiao International is a convenient arrival airport for travelers heading to Shanghai from Wuxi.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$362

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

This major international hub offers an extensive network and excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~160 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$352

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Best Elite deals to Shanghai

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From WUX

Elite

Nov 16

Shanghai, China

66% AI deal score

$1,282

$842

Save $440

China Eastern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From WUX

Elite

Sep 16

Shanghai, China

48% AI deal score

$1,394

$1,018

Save $376

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From WUX

Elite

Sep 13

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$1,373

$1,026

Save $347

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From WUX

Elite

Sep 16

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$1,355

$1,029

Save $326

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From WUX

Elite

Oct 20

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$1,357

$1,050

Save $307

China Eastern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From WUX

Elite

Sep 12

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$1,379

$1,064

Save $315

Antinea Airlines

Business Class

From WUX

Elite

Sep 19

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$1,366

$1,092

Save $274

Antinea Airlines

Business Class

From WUX

Elite

Sep 05

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$1,446

$1,122

Save $324

Antinea Airlines

Business Class

From WUX

Elite

Oct 16

Shanghai, China

46% AI deal score

$1,323

$970

Save $353

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From WUX

Elite

Sep 09

Shanghai, China

46% AI deal score

$1,303

$1,025

Save $278

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From WUX

Elite

Oct 30

Shanghai, China

46% AI deal score

$1,351

$1,036

Save $315

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From WUX

Elite

Sep 17

Shanghai, China

46% AI deal score

$1,300

$1,067

Save $233

Antinea Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Looking into flights during the off-peak season may also help reduce costs.

Booking flights in advance, often several weeks or months before your intended travel date, can sometimes lead to lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may be beneficial. Weekday bookings might also offer different pricing compared to weekends.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes provide additional flight options or different price points. While it may require extra travel time to and from these airports, the potential savings on airfare could be worthwhile. Always consider the total cost and convenience.

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Wuxi to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Wuxi to Shanghai

A typical journey from Wuxi to Shanghai, including connections, takes approximately 8h 10m. This duration accounts for the time spent on connecting flights, which are common for this route.

How much is a round trip from Wuxi to Shanghai

Regular price: CN¥1,995 - CN¥2,665

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

The regular price range for flights from Wuxi to Shanghai is between CNY 1995 and CNY 2665. The current lowest deal is CNY 1707 with China Eastern Airlines for travel from Oct 19-Oct 21.

now CN¥1,707

Low CN¥1,995

High CN¥2,665

The cheapest time to fly from Wuxi to Shanghai

June

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥243

January

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥707

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Wuxi to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Shandong Airlines

Xiamen Airlines

Antinea Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Wuxi to Shanghai

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

WUX - Shanghai

Wuxi (WUX) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥2,943

CN¥2,037

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

WUX - Shanghai

Wuxi (WUX) - Shanghai (PVG)

CN¥2,778

CN¥5,466

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

WUX - Shanghai

Wuxi (WUX) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines

CN¥2,512

CN¥1,976

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

WUX - Shanghai

Wuxi (WUX) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines

CN¥2,495

CN¥1,956

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

WUX - Shanghai

Wuxi (WUX) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥2,263

CN¥6,716

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

WUX - Shanghai

Wuxi (WUX) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines

CN¥2,564

CN¥1,976

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 12 - Sep 15

CN¥2,812 → CN¥1,747

38%

3 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 13

CN¥2,820 → CN¥1,787

37%

3 nights

Sep 13 - Sep 16

CN¥2,775 → CN¥1,774

36%

2 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 21

CN¥2,538 → CN¥1,707

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Wuxi to Shanghai

Wuxi - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Wuxi to Shanghai are below the typical level at $1707.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically the cheapest month

Historically, June is the cheapest month to fly from Wuxi to Shanghai, with a median price of $243.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 8h 10m

Connecting flights from Wuxi to Shanghai typically average 8 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers many deals

China Eastern Airlines has 92 direct deals, making it a prominent carrier on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals from Wuxi to Shanghai appear regularly, offering frequent opportunities to save.

Wuxi main airports to depart from

Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)

Cheapest

Sunan Shuofang International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~11 km from Wuxi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$364

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

Shanghai Hongqiao International is a convenient arrival airport for travelers heading to Shanghai from Wuxi.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$362

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

This major international hub offers an extensive network and excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

Shanghai, China

46% AI deal score

$1,300

$1,067

Save $233

Antinea Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Wuxi to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Wuxi to Shanghai

Wuxi to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Wuxi to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Wuxi to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Wuxi to Shanghai

Direct flights from Wuxi to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Wuxi to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Wuxi to Shanghai

Wuxi - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

June is historically the cheapest month

Connecting flights average 8h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

China Eastern Airlines offers many deals

Deals appear regularly

Wuxi 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

Nov 16

Sep 16

Sep 13

Sep 16

Oct 20

Sep 12

Sep 19

Sep 05

Oct 16

Sep 09

Oct 30

Sep 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How can I find cheap flights from Wuxi to Shanghai?

When should I book flights from Wuxi to Shanghai?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Wuxi to Shanghai?

Are direct flights from Wuxi to Shanghai always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Wuxi to Shanghai flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Wuxi to Shanghai flights?

Related routes

More routes from Wuxi

Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Wuxi to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Wuxi to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Wuxi to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Wuxi to Shanghai

Direct flights from Wuxi to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Wuxi to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Wuxi to Shanghai

Wuxi - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

June is historically the cheapest month

Connecting flights average 8h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

China Eastern Airlines offers many deals

Deals appear regularly

Wuxi 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

Nov 16

Sep 16

Sep 13

Sep 16

Oct 20

Sep 12

Sep 19

Sep 05

Oct 16

Sep 09

Oct 30

Sep 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How can I find cheap flights from Wuxi to Shanghai?

When should I book flights from Wuxi to Shanghai?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Wuxi to Shanghai?