Cheap flights from Nanjing to Shanghai

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Cheapest round-trip flights $528
Air Macau, Shenzhen 1 stop 8 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nanjing to Shanghai is currently $528
Cheapest one-way flight $265
Air Macau, Shenzhen 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Jun 11
The cheapest one-way flight from Nanjing to Shanghai is currently $265
Last-minute weekend getaway $685
Cathay Pacific 1 stop 10 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Nanjing to Shanghai is currently $685
Cheapest business class flights $1,641
China Southern 1 stop 9 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Mon, Apr 20
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Nanjing to Shanghai is currently $1,641
Fastest flight 1 hr The fastest nonstop flight from Nanjing to Shanghai takes 1 hr
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

Popular airlines from Nanjing to Shanghai

  • China Eastern
    Nonstop
    8 weekly nonstop flights
    NKG - PVG Every day
    294 weekly connecting flights
    NKG - PVG, SHA Every day
  • China Southern
    from $950
    Typical price: $730–1,150
    103 weekly connecting flights
    NKG - PVG, SHA Every day
  • Air China
    66 weekly connecting flights
    NKG - PVG, SHA Every day
  • Juneyao Airlines
    44 weekly connecting flights
    NKG - PVG, SHA Every day
  • Spring
    39 weekly connecting flights
    NKG - PVG, SHA Every day
  • Hainan
    from $850
    Typical price: $800–1,300
    37 weekly connecting flights
    NKG - PVG, SHA Every day

Popular airports near Nanjing

  • Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
    Nanjing China 51 min 22 mi
  • Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)
    Wuxi China 2 hr 13 min 103 mi
  • Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE)
    Hefei China 2 hr 25 min 106 mi
  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
    Shanghai China 3 hr 16 min 160 mi

Popular airports near Shanghai

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
    Shanghai China 43 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 Nanjing to Shanghai

The cheapest round-trip flight from Nanjing to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Air Macau, Shenzhen from $528. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Macau, Shenzhen from $265.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Nanjing to Shanghai is $950, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Hainan flight from Nanjing to Shanghai is $850, flying from Apr 24 to Apr 26.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nanjing to Shanghai starts at $528 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $265 and departs on Thu, Jun 11.
1 hr is the shortest flight time from Nanjing 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 Nanjing 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 Nanjing 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 Nanjing to Shanghai.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 8 nonstop flights and 294 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Nanjing to Shanghai are:
  • China Southern offers 103 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
  • Air China offers 66 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
  • Juneyao Airlines offers 44 connecting flights per week. Juneyao Airlines flies from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
  • Spring offers 39 connecting flights per week. Spring flies from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
  • Hainan offers 37 connecting flights per week. Hainan flies from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) 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 Nanjing and Shanghai.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nanjing to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Air Macau, Shenzhen from $528. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Macau, Shenzhen from $265.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Nanjing to Shanghai is $950, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Hainan flight from Nanjing to Shanghai is $850, flying from Apr 24 to Apr 26.
China Eastern flies direct from Nanjing to Shanghai.
  • There are 8 China Eastern direct flights from Nanjing 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 Nanjing and Shanghai at price $685 is offered by Cathay Pacific from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.
China Eastern flies direct from Nanjing to Shanghai.
  • There are 8 China Eastern direct flights from Nanjing 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 Nanjing to Shanghai on a daily basis.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Nanjing 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 Nanjing and Shanghai start at $1,641 from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20 with China Southern.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Nanjing and Shanghai start at $528 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To book business class trips from Nanjing 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 Nanjing and Shanghai starts at $685 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with Cathay Pacific.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Nanjing and Shanghai at price $685 is offered by Cathay Pacific from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.
To find last-minute flight deals from Nanjing 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.

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