Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Lanzhou (SHA - LHW)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$147	Spring Nonstop 4 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Lanzhou is currently $147
Cheapest one-way flight	$65	Spring Nonstop 4 hr Sat, May 9	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Lanzhou is currently $65
Last-minute weekend getaway	$147	Spring Nonstop 4 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Lanzhou is currently $147
Cheapest business class flights	$2,355	China Southern 1 stop 18 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Lanzhou is currently $2,355

Fastest flight	3 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Lanzhou takes 3 hr
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 Shanghai to Lanzhou is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $90–410
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $260–385

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Lanzhou

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $610–800

27 weekly nonstop flights

PVG, SHA - LHW Every day

274 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - LHW Every day
Spring

Nonstop

from $147

Typical price: $115–295

21 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - LHW Every day

34 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - LHW Every day
Shanghai Airlines

Nonstop

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - LHW Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Juneyao Airlines

Nonstop

4 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - LHW Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

12 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - LHW Every day
Air China

Nonstop

2 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - LHW Every Tue, Sun

80 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - LHW Every day
China Southern

from $1,023

Typical price: $970–1,250

44 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - LHW Every day

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

Popular airports near Lanzhou

Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW)

Lanzhou China 59 min 33 mi
Xining Caojiabao Airport (XNN)

Xining China 2 hr 23 min 104 mi
Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC)

Yinchuan China 4 hr 210 mi
Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY)

Zhongwei China 3 hr 43 min 127 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Lanzhou

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Lanzhou are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $90 to $410.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Lanzhou recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $147. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $65.

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

The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Lanzhou is $147, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Lanzhou is $1,023, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Lanzhou starts at $147 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $65 and departs on Sat, May 9.

3 hr is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Lanzhou.

Peak travel is Jun–Oct. Summer (Jun–Aug) is warm, while winter (Nov–Feb) is cold and dry with occasional snow. The Lanzhou International Marathon (Jun) brings in thousands of runners and spectators. The Lanzhou Silk Road Festival (Sep) celebrates the city's importance on the ancient trade route linking China with Central Asia and Europe.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Lanzhou.
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 Shanghai to Lanzhou 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 Shanghai to Lanzhou.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 27 nonstop flights and 274 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Lanzhou are:

Spring offers 21 nonstop flights and 34 connecting flights per week. Spring flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) .
Shanghai Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Shanghai Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) .
Juneyao Airlines offers 4 nonstop flights and 12 connecting flights per week. Juneyao Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) .
Air China offers 2 nonstop flights and 80 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) .
China Southern offers 44 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Lanzhou recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $147. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $65.

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

The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Lanzhou is $147, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Lanzhou is $1,023, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.

Spring, China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and Air China fly direct from Shanghai to Lanzhou.

There are 27 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Lanzhou per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Lanzhou per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Lanzhou per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 4 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Lanzhou per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 2 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Lanzhou per week. Flights are available on Tuesday and Sunday.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Lanzhou at price $147 is offered by Spring from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

Spring, China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and Air China fly direct from Shanghai to Lanzhou.

There are 27 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Lanzhou per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Lanzhou per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Lanzhou per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 4 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Lanzhou per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 2 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Lanzhou per week. Flights are available on Tuesday and Sunday.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Lanzhou start at $147 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Spring.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Lanzhou, 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 Shanghai and Lanzhou start at $2,355 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Lanzhou start at $147 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To book business class trips from Shanghai to Lanzhou, 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 Shanghai and Lanzhou starts at $147 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Spring.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Lanzhou at price $147 is offered by Spring from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Lanzhou, 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.