Find Cheap Flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai (CAN - SHA)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$188	Spring Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai is currently $188
Cheapest one-way flight	$86	Spring Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Apr 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai is currently $86
Last-minute weekend getaway	$203	Spring Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Sun, Apr 26	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Guangzhou to Shanghai is currently $203
Cheapest business class flights	$537	China Southern Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Sun, Jun 14	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai is currently $537

Fastest flight	2 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai takes 2 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $115–220
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $195–330

Popular airlines from Guangzhou to Shanghai

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $640–710

105 weekly nonstop flights

CAN - PVG, SHA Every day

87 weekly connecting flights

CAN - PVG, SHA Every day
China Southern

Nonstop

from $348

Typical price: $400–600

97 weekly nonstop flights

CAN - PVG, SHA Every day

138 weekly connecting flights

CAN - PVG, SHA Every day
Juneyao Airlines

Nonstop

49 weekly nonstop flights

CAN - PVG, SHA Every day
Spring

Nonstop

from $188

Typical price: $130–225

42 weekly nonstop flights

CAN - SHA Every day

21 weekly connecting flights

CAN - PVG Every day
Air China

Nonstop

41 weekly nonstop flights

CAN - PVG, SHA Every day

24 weekly connecting flights

CAN - PVG, SHA Every day
Shanghai Airlines

Nonstop

28 weekly nonstop flights

CAN - PVG, SHA Every day

Popular airports near Guangzhou

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

Guangzhou China 32 min 18 mi
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

Shenzhen China 1 hr 31 min 48 mi
Zhuhai International Airport (ZUH)

Zhuhai China 1 hr 58 min 78 mi
Shenzhen Airport Huizhou City Houjilou (HUZ)

Huizhou China 2 hr 2 min 85 mi

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 27 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 8 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Guangzhou to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $115 to $220.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $188. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $86.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest China Southern flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai is $348, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Spring flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai is $188, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai starts at $188 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $86 and departs on Wed, Apr 22.

2 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Guangzhou to Shanghai.

Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 105 nonstop flights and 87 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 97 nonstop flights and 138 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Guangzhou to Shanghai are:

Juneyao Airlines offers 49 nonstop flights per week. Juneyao Airlines flies from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Spring offers 42 nonstop flights and 21 connecting flights per week. Spring flies from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Air China offers 41 nonstop flights and 24 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Shanghai Airlines offers 28 nonstop flights per week. Shanghai Airlines flies from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Guangzhou and Shanghai.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $188. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $86.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest China Southern flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai is $348, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Spring flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai is $188, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.

China Eastern, Air China, China Southern, Hainan, 9 Air, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shenzhen and Spring fly direct from Guangzhou to Shanghai.

There are 105 China Eastern direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 97 China Southern direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 49 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 42 Spring direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 41 Air China direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Guangzhou and Shanghai at price $203 is offered by Spring from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26.

China Eastern, Air China, China Southern, Hainan, 9 Air, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shenzhen and Spring fly direct from Guangzhou to Shanghai.

There are 105 China Eastern direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 97 China Southern direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 49 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 42 Spring direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 41 Air China direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Guangzhou and Shanghai start at $188 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with Spring.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Guangzhou and Shanghai start at $537 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Guangzhou and Shanghai start at $188 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8.

To book business class trips from Guangzhou to Shanghai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Guangzhou and Shanghai starts at $203 from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26 with Spring.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Guangzhou and Shanghai at price $203 is offered by Spring from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26.

To find last-minute flight deals from Guangzhou to Shanghai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.