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Cheapest airlines flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai

You can choose from 13 airlines that fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai, including China Eastern Airlines, Air China, and China Southern Airlines. Hainan Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Air China logo Air China
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
Hainan Airlines logo Hainan Airlines
9 Air logo 9 Air
Spring Airlines logo Spring Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines logo Shenzhen Airlines
Shanghai Airlines logo Shanghai Airlines
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
Shandong Airlines logo Shandong Airlines
Kunming Airlines logo Kunming Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Guangzhou to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$69, and round-trip direct flights start at US$131.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CAN 07:40
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        PVG 09:55
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Sun, May 24 | Air China
        PVG 22:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CAN 01:20
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Fri, May 29 | 9 Air
        US$131 US$168
        22% off
        22% off
        US$168 US$131
      • CAN 06:40
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        SHA 09:05
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Thu, May 21 | Juneyao Airlines
        PVG 22:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CAN 01:20
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Sun, May 24 | 9 Air
        US$131 US$168
        22% off
        22% off
        US$168 US$131
      • CAN 06:40
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        SHA 09:05
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Sun, May 24 | Juneyao Airlines
        PVG 22:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CAN 01:20
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Fri, May 29 | 9 Air
        US$131 US$168
        22% off
        22% off
        US$168 US$131
      • CAN 07:40
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        PVG 09:55
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Sun, Apr 5 | Air China
        PVG 22:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CAN 01:20
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Wed, Apr 8 | 9 Air
        US$131
        22% off
        US$168 US$131
      • CAN 07:40
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        PVG 09:55
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Wed, May 20 | Air China
        PVG 22:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CAN 01:20
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Mon, May 25 | 9 Air
        US$131
        22% off
        US$168 US$131
      • CAN 06:40
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        SHA 09:05
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Wed, May 20 | Juneyao Airlines
        PVG 22:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CAN 01:20
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Mon, May 25 | 9 Air
        US$131
        22% off
        US$168 US$131
      • CAN 07:40
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        PVG 09:55
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Sun, May 17 | Air China
        PVG 22:25
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        CAN 01:00
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Tue, May 19 | 9 Air
        US$131
        22% off
        US$168 US$131
      • CAN 06:40
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        SHA 09:05
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Sun, May 17 | Juneyao Airlines
        PVG 22:25
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        CAN 01:00
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Tue, May 19 | 9 Air
        US$131
        22% off
        US$168 US$131
      • CAN 06:40
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        SHA 09:05
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Sat, May 23 | Juneyao Airlines
        PVG 22:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CAN 01:20
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Mon, May 25 | 9 Air
        US$131
        22% off
        US$168 US$131
      • CAN 06:40
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        SHA 09:05
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Thu, May 14 | Juneyao Airlines
        PVG 22:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CAN 01:20
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Wed, May 20 | 9 Air
        US$131
        22% off
        US$168 US$131
      • CAN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA Invalid Date
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Sat, Mar 28 | Normal Airline
        SHA 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        CAN 16:00
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Mon, Mar 30 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CAN 06:35
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        PVG 08:55
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Wed, Apr 15 | Hainan Airlines
        US$69 US$92
        25% off
        25% off
        US$92 US$69
      • CAN 07:40
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        PVG 09:55
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Sun, Apr 5 | Air China
        US$71 US$92
        23% off
        23% off
        US$92 US$71
      • CAN 07:40
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        PVG 09:55
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Wed, Apr 8 | Air China
        US$71 US$92
        23% off
        23% off
        US$92 US$71
      • CAN 07:40
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        PVG 09:55
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Fri, Apr 10 | Air China
        US$71
        23% off
        US$92 US$71
      • CAN 20:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:20
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Sat, Apr 11 | Air China
        US$71
        23% off
        US$92 US$71
      • CAN 07:40
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        PVG 09:55
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Sun, Apr 12 | Air China
        US$71
        23% off
        US$92 US$71
      • CAN 20:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:20
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Mon, Apr 13 | Air China
        US$71
        23% off
        US$92 US$71
      • CAN 20:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:20
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Tue, Apr 14 | Air China
        US$71
        23% off
        US$92 US$71
      • CAN 07:40
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        PVG 09:55
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Wed, Apr 15 | Air China
        US$71
        23% off
        US$92 US$71
      • CAN 20:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:20
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Tue, Apr 21 | Air China
        US$71
        23% off
        US$92 US$71
      • CAN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA Invalid Date
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Sat, Mar 28 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Guangzhou to Shanghai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Guangzhou to Shanghai Flight Details

The distance between Guangzhou and Shanghai is about 1,169.9 km. The average flying time from Guangzhou to Shanghai is around 2 hours 18 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$69
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$131
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,169.9 km
Average flight time2 hours 18 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Guangzhou–Shanghai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

The average price of one-way flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai is November, with an average price of US$53; while the month with the highest flight price is usually March, with an average price of up to US$103.

US$103
US$78
US$53
US$28
    Cheapest
  • US$103
    Mar
  • US$71
    Apr
  • US$72
    May
  • US$64
    Jun
  • US$94
    Jul
  • US$81
    Aug
  • US$70
    Sep
  • US$57
    Oct
  • US$53
    Nov
  • US$53
    Dec
  • US$59
    Jan
  • US$92
    Feb

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

Average weekly flight prices from Guangzhou to Shanghai by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai is Wednesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Friday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$142
US$128
US$114
US$100
    Cheapest
  • US$119
    Mon
  • US$118
    Tue
  • US$114
    Wed
  • US$122
    Thu
  • US$142
    Fri
  • US$117
    Sat
  • US$126
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai during Easter Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Guangzhou to Shanghai during Easter Day.

During Easter Day, the cheapest flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai are on Apr 14, with the lowest fare of US$69.

US$71
US$70
US$69
US$68
    Cheapest
  • US$71
    Apr 9
  • US$71
    Apr 10
  • US$71
    Apr 11
  • US$71
    Apr 12
  • US$71
    Apr 13
  • US$69
    Apr 14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai (CAN-SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Hainan Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$69 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CAN to PVG on Wed, Apr 15), while Air China offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$131 departing on Sun, May 24 and returning on Fri, May 29.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Air China China Southern Airlines Juneyao Airlines Hainan Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 18 minutes to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 400 flight per week flying from Guangzhou to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Southern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CZ3586 (19:33) China Southern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CZ3550 (11:12) Spring Airlines: -/-/-/W/T/F/- -- 9C6884 (06:55)
  • To find best deals on flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Apr 15, with one-way flights priced at just US$69.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Hainan Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai on March 30, 2026 with Shenzhen Airlines, with prices starting at US$76.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (CAN-SHA) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Guangzhou is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Shanghai needs no introduction as the biggest city of China welcomes millions of people around the world almost every year due to diverse prospects. The world knows its importance to be the financial backbone of one of the most populated countries. Colonial buildings, high-rises and the unique beauty of its architecture amaze tourists. Alluring lights, magnificent music, and the crowd of this magnificent city would cheer you up every moment, making shanghai trip a memorable one.  

Tip: Autumn is the ideal time for tourists to visit the city, so plan the itinerary between October-November. The weather remains enjoyable during this short period.

Take a flight to land on Shanghai

Flying is the most suitable, as well as a comfortable way to visit shanghai, which saves passengers’ time, as well as money. The approx distance from Guangzhou to Shanghai is 1435-kilometer, which takes almost two and a half hours during a flight from Guangzhou Airport to land in Shanghai. Direct flights to Shanghai from Guangzhou are more than fifteen in numbers in a single day, so booking a ticket is not a problem at all, even during an emergency. Many famed and appreciated flight agencies like Shanghai Airways make the journey outstanding for the passengers with the fastest Guangzhou to Shanghai flights, providing all types of conveniences within an affordable budget. Cheap flight from Guangzhou is better to book at least three months earlier to get lucrative discounts that the airlines offer. 

Shanghai beauty blows the mind with its majestic monuments

An ultra-posh, well-maintained cosmopolitan city will be the first thing that would come to your mind when one closes their eyes and think about shanghai. But this is not everything, years-old colonial architectures and tranquil nature hugs the city all around and makes mind peaceful, as well. Jade Buddha Temple, Yu Garden, Zhujiajiao Water Town, and Suzhou Water Park are the places that reveal the abundance of the natural beauty of the city, and these are the most-loved locations of Shanghai for the tourists all around the year. The skywalks are the pride of this A-listed city, and when it comes to sights and landmarks, one should not miss the world-famous Shanghai Tower visit. 

Tips: Tourists must make time to visit the Shanghai Museum to know the city, its culture, history, and people from closer. Experience the magnificent view of The Bund and Huangpu River. 

Accommodate yourself in the right place

A tourist must book the hotel earlier before visiting the city to avoid the crowd and to stay in a suitable area that makes city-trip suitable. Numerous hotels, homestay, and other staying options are available here, which comes in all budgets. 

Tips: Online searching helps you to pick-up the right option that makes the journey joyful throughout. Must check all the details of the before finalizing any accommodation.

Flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai is available all over the week of recommended airline companies like Shanghai Airlines. Customization of the itinerary is also becoming fruitful with Trip.com that offers Guangzhou-Shanghai flight booking within a pocket-squeezing price, including hotel booking that makes a stunning trip to Shanghai a pocket-healthy affair.  

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, 9 Air provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai, with fares starting at US$100.

US$88
US$100
US$112
US$124
US$136
9 Air
US$100
9 Air
Hainan Airlines
US$108
Hainan Airlines
Air China
US$116
Air China
Spring Airlines
US$129
Spring Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
US$132
China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines
US$136
China Southern Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

Total flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Juneyao Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai, with 239 flights per week.

31
100
170
239
Juneyao Airlines
239
Juneyao Airlines
Xiamen Airlines
214
Xiamen Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
167
China Eastern Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
142
Sichuan Airlines
China Southern Airlines
139
China Southern Airlines
Air China
100
Air China

How many flights fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Guangzhou to Shanghai within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai is the highest on Saturday and the lowest on Monday.

892
788
683
579
Highest
683
Mon
696
Tue
713
Wed
706
Thu
882
Fri
892
Sat
715
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.