Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Guangzhou and Shanghai takes around 2.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Guangzhou and Shanghai?

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The flight distance between Guangzhou and Shanghai is 1176 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Guangzhou and Shanghai?

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Several carriers operate flights between Guangzhou and Shanghai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Shenzhen Airlines, Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Guangzhou?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Guangzhou and Bangkok, London, Beijing, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Hangzhou, Edinburgh, Phuket City, Singapore, Chengdu, Jinan, Nanjing, Seoul, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Wenzhou, Qingdao, Phnom Penh, New Delhi, Ho Chi Minh City.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Bangkok, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Manchester, Tokyo, Singapore, Budapest, Belfast, Birmingham, Seoul, San Francisco, Osaka, Xi'an, Chengdu, Qingdao, Chongqing, Dubai, Taipei.

Question 6

What airports are near Guangzhou?

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The main airport in Guangzhou is Guangzhou Baiyun International. It is also served by Hong Kong International, Guangzhou Baiyun International, Shenzhen Bao an International, Macau International, Foshan Shadi, Zhuhai Jinwan, Huizhou Pingtan, Changzhoudao Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Guangzhou and Shanghai?

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Currently, you can fly between Guangzhou and Shanghai with China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Guangzhou and Shanghai?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Guangzhou and Shanghai, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Guangzhou and Shanghai?

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Traveling between Guangzhou and Shanghai, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Guangzhou?

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There are a number of airports in and around Guangzhou. The main one is Guangzhou Baiyun International and other nearby airports include Hong Kong International, Guangzhou Baiyun International, Shenzhen Bao an International, Macau International, Foshan Shadi, Zhuhai Jinwan, Huizhou Pingtan, Changzhoudao Airport

Question 12

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

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There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Guangzhou and Shanghai depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Guangzhou, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Guangzhou and Shanghai arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Guangzhou and Shanghai depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Guangzhou, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Guangzhou and Shanghai arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£130
Nonstop flights in May	£71 – £130
Most popular airline	China Eastern Airlines

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Maglev train to Longyang Road	8 min	¥50 (single journey; discounts with same-day metro ticket)	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	fastest from Pudong
Metro Line 2	60-90 min	¥7-¥9 (varies by destination)	every 3–8 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Airport Bus	60-120 min	¥20-¥30 (varies by route)	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	multiple city stops
Taxi	45-90 min	¥160-¥250 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Didi)	45-90 min	¥140-¥280 (surge pricing may apply)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Metro Line 2 or Line 10	30-50 min	¥4-¥7 (varies by destination)	every 3–6 min (traffic dependent)	quick city access
Airport Bus	40-90 min	¥4-¥30 (varies by route)	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	direct hotel routes
Taxi	25-60 min	¥50-¥120 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	groups with luggage

Airline	Mon 04.05	Tue 05.05	Wed 06.05	Thu 07.05	Fri 08.05	Sat 09.05	Sun 10.05
Spring Airlines	---	---	---	4	5	6	3
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	6	4	8	11
Juneyao Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	---	3	2	3	3
Hainan Airlines	---	---	---	2	---	---	---
Shenzhen Airlines	---	---	---	1	1	---	---
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	4	1
Weekly flights: 67 total	Daily flights: 9.57 average	Most flights: Sunday 11 flights

Airline	Mon 11.05	Tue 12.05	Wed 13.05	Thu 14.05	Fri 15.05	Sat 16.05	Sun 17.05
Spring Airlines	2	4	6	3	---	3	1
China Eastern Airlines	3	1	5	---	---	4	1
Juneyao Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	1	---
Hainan Airlines	---	1	2	---	---	---	---
Shenzhen Airlines	---	1	1	---	---	---	---
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 39 total	Daily flights: 5.57 average	Most flights: Wednesday 6 flights

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Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	3°C
February	10°C	4°C
March	15°C	7°C
April	20°C	12°C
May	25°C	17°C
June	27°C	21°C
July	31°C	25°C
August	32°C	26°C
September	28°C	22°C
October	23°C	17°C
November	18°C	12°C
December	11°C	5°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes
Juneyao Airlines	DKH	HO	Yes
Shanghai Airlines	CSH	FM	Yes