Find Cheap Flights from Wuhan to Shanghai (WUH - SHA)

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Cheapest round-trip flights	$563	Korean Air 1 stop 8 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest round-trip flight from Wuhan to Shanghai is currently $563
Cheapest one-way flight	$285	Korean Air 1 stop 8 hr Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest one-way flight from Wuhan to Shanghai is currently $285
Cheapest nonstop flights	$583	China Southern Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Wuhan to Shanghai is currently $583
Last-minute weekend getaway	$375	China Southern 1 stop 21 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Wuhan to Shanghai is currently $375
Cheapest business class flights	$1,398	China Southern 1 stop 18 hr Sat, May 16 — Mon, May 18	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Wuhan to Shanghai is currently $1,398

Fastest flight	1 hr 25 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Wuhan to Shanghai takes 1 hr 25 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 Wuhan to Shanghai is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $345–550
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $465–580

Popular airlines from Wuhan to Shanghai

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $365–550

67 weekly nonstop flights

WUH - PVG, SHA Every day

195 weekly connecting flights

WUH - PVG, SHA Every day
China Southern

Nonstop

from $375

Typical price: $475–580

21 weekly nonstop flights

WUH - PVG Every day

150 weekly connecting flights

WUH - PVG, SHA Every day
Shanghai Airlines

Nonstop

10 weekly nonstop flights

WUH - SHA Every day
Juneyao Airlines

Nonstop

5 weekly nonstop flights

WUH - PVG Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun

6 weekly connecting flights

WUH - PVG Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun
Air China

78 weekly connecting flights

WUH - PVG, SHA Every day
Hainan

from $1,471

Typical price: $1,300–1,500

42 weekly connecting flights

WUH - PVG, SHA Every day

Popular airports near Wuhan

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)

Wuhan China 42 min 14 mi
Xiangyang Airport (XFN)

Xiangyang China 3 hr 3 min 160 mi
Shashi Airport (SHS)

Shashi District China 2 hr 49 min 112 mi
Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX)

Changsha China 3 hr 42 min 178 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 Wuhan to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Wuhan to Shanghai are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $345 to $550.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Wuhan to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Korean Air from $563. The cheapest one-way flight was with Korean Air from $285.

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

The cheapest China Southern flight from Wuhan to Shanghai is $375, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest Hainan flight from Wuhan to Shanghai is $1,471, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Wuhan to Shanghai starts at $563 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $285 and departs on Wed, Jun 10.

1 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Wuhan 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 Wuhan 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 Wuhan 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 Wuhan to Shanghai.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 67 nonstop flights and 195 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Wuhan to Shanghai are:

China Southern offers 21 nonstop flights and 150 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Shanghai Airlines offers 10 nonstop flights per week. Shanghai Airlines flies from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Juneyao Airlines offers 5 nonstop flights and 6 connecting flights per week. Juneyao Airlines flies from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Air China offers 78 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Hainan offers 42 connecting flights per week. Hainan flies from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) 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 Wuhan and Shanghai.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Wuhan to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Korean Air from $563. The cheapest one-way flight was with Korean Air from $285.

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

The cheapest China Southern flight from Wuhan to Shanghai is $375, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest Hainan flight from Wuhan to Shanghai is $1,471, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.

China Eastern, China Southern, Juneyao Airlines and Shanghai Airlines fly direct from Wuhan to Shanghai.

There are 67 China Eastern direct flights from Wuhan to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 China Southern direct flights from Wuhan to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Wuhan to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Wuhan to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Wuhan and Shanghai at price $375 is offered by China Southern from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

China Eastern, China Southern, Juneyao Airlines and Shanghai Airlines fly direct from Wuhan to Shanghai.

There are 67 China Eastern direct flights from Wuhan to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 China Southern direct flights from Wuhan to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Wuhan to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Wuhan to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Wuhan and Shanghai start at $583 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with China Southern.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Wuhan 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 Wuhan and Shanghai start at $1,398 from Sat, May 16 to Mon, May 18 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Wuhan and Shanghai start at $563 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1.

To book business class trips from Wuhan 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 Wuhan and Shanghai starts at $375 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with China Southern.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Wuhan and Shanghai at price $375 is offered by China Southern from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Wuhan 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.