Find Cheap Flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai (SZX - SHA)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$133	Spring Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Mon, Mar 9	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shenzhen to Shanghai is currently $133
Cheapest one-way flight	$67	Spring Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Mar 4	The cheapest one-way flight from Shenzhen to Shanghai is currently $67
Last-minute weekend getaway	$150	Spring Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Jan 24 — Mon, Jan 26	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shenzhen to Shanghai is currently $150
Cheapest business class flights	$483	China Southern Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Jan 30 — Mon, Feb 2	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shenzhen to Shanghai is currently $483

Fastest flight	1 hr 50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shenzhen to Shanghai takes 1 hr 50 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 Shenzhen to Shanghai is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $130–235
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $195–290

Popular airlines from Shenzhen to Shanghai

China Southern

Nonstop

from $294

Typical price: $365–520

98 weekly nonstop flights

SZX - PVG, SHA Every day

90 weekly connecting flights

SZX - PVG, SHA Every day
China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $650–670

98 weekly nonstop flights

SZX - PVG, SHA Every day

72 weekly connecting flights

SZX - PVG, SHA Every day
Shenzhen

Nonstop

from $308

Typical price: $305–800

86 weekly nonstop flights

SZX - PVG, SHA Every day
Juneyao Airlines

Nonstop

42 weekly nonstop flights

SZX - SHA Every day

21 weekly connecting flights

SZX - PVG Every day
Spring

Nonstop

from $133

Typical price: $145–225

39 weekly nonstop flights

SZX - SHA Every day

21 weekly connecting flights

SZX - PVG Every day
Hainan

Nonstop

from $595

28 weekly nonstop flights

SZX - PVG Every day

21 weekly connecting flights

SZX - SHA Every day

Popular airports near Shenzhen

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

Shenzhen China 36 min 17 mi
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

Guangzhou China 1 hr 52 min 76 mi
Zhuhai International Airport (ZUH)

Zhuhai China 2 hr 22 min 57 mi
Shenzhen Airport Huizhou City Houjilou (HUZ)

Huizhou China 1 hr 30 min 48 mi

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

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

Shanghai China 28 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 12 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 35 min 64 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shenzhen to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $130 to $235.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shenzhen to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $133. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $67.

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

The cheapest China Southern flight from Shenzhen to Shanghai is $294, flying from Jan 24 to Jan 25.
The cheapest Shenzhen flight from Shenzhen to Shanghai is $308, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 1.
The cheapest Spring flight from Shenzhen to Shanghai is $133, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 9.
The cheapest Hainan flight from Shenzhen to Shanghai is $595, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 25.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shenzhen to Shanghai starts at $133 from Thu, Mar 5 to Mon, Mar 9. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $67 and departs on Wed, Mar 4.

1 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen to Shanghai.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 98 nonstop flights and 90 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shenzhen to Shanghai are:

China Eastern offers 98 nonstop flights and 72 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Shenzhen offers 86 nonstop flights per week. Shenzhen flies from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Juneyao Airlines offers 42 nonstop flights and 21 connecting flights per week. Juneyao Airlines flies from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Spring offers 39 nonstop flights and 21 connecting flights per week. Spring flies from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Hainan offers 28 nonstop flights and 21 connecting flights per week. Hainan flies from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) , Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shenzhen to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $133. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from $67.

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

The cheapest China Southern flight from Shenzhen to Shanghai is $294, flying from Jan 24 to Jan 25.
The cheapest Shenzhen flight from Shenzhen to Shanghai is $308, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 1.
The cheapest Spring flight from Shenzhen to Shanghai is $133, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 9.
The cheapest Hainan flight from Shenzhen to Shanghai is $595, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 25.

Shenzhen, Hainan, China Eastern, China Southern, Air China, Yangtze River Express, Juneyao Airlines, Spring, XiamenAir and Shanghai Airlines fly direct from Shenzhen to Shanghai.

There are 98 China Southern direct flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 98 China Eastern direct flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 86 Shenzhen direct flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 42 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 39 Spring direct flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 Hainan direct flights from Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen and Shanghai at price $150 is offered by Spring from Sat, Jan 24 to Mon, Jan 26.

Shenzhen, Hainan, China Eastern, China Southern, Air China, Yangtze River Express, Juneyao Airlines, Spring, XiamenAir and Shanghai Airlines fly direct from Shenzhen to Shanghai.

There are 98 China Southern direct flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 98 China Eastern direct flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 86 Shenzhen direct flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 42 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 39 Spring direct flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 Hainan direct flights from Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen to Shanghai on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shenzhen and Shanghai start at $133 from Thu, Mar 5 to Mon, Mar 9 with Spring.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen and Shanghai start at $483 from Fri, Jan 30 to Mon, Feb 2 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shenzhen and Shanghai start at $133 from Thu, Mar 5 to Mon, Mar 9.

To book business class trips from Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen and Shanghai starts at $150 from Sat, Jan 24 to Mon, Jan 26 with Spring.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shenzhen and Shanghai at price $150 is offered by Spring from Sat, Jan 24 to Mon, Jan 26.

To find last-minute flight deals from Shenzhen 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.