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 1204 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 China Southern Airlines, Suparna Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen 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 Singapore, Bangkok, Manila, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Yiwu, London, Chennai, Hong Kong, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Sydney, Manchester, Wenzhou, Qingdao, Chiang Mai, Ahmedabad, New Delhi, Melbourne.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and Singapore, London, Taipei, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Manila, Shenzhen, Melbourne, Manchester, Toronto, Kaohsiung, Beijing, Vancouver, New Delhi, Brisbane, Auckland, Chiang Mai, Xiamen.

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, Zhuhai Jinwan, Huizhou Pingtan, Changzhoudao Airport, Foshan Shadi.

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, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Changzhou Benniu, Sunan Shuofang International.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Guangzhou and Shanghai?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Guangzhou and Shanghai thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Guangzhou and Shanghai can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Guangzhou and Shanghai?

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

Question 11

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 12

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 13

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, Zhuhai Jinwan, Huizhou Pingtan, Changzhoudao Airport, Foshan Shadi

Question 14

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

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, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Changzhou Benniu, Sunan Shuofang International.

Question 15

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 16

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 17

What time do flights between Guangzhou and Shanghai depart?

Accepted Answer

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 18

What time do flights between Guangzhou and Shanghai arrive?

Accepted Answer

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 one-way trip	£93
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£91
Cheapest round-trip	£196
Average round-trip	£211
Nonstop flights in September	£91 – £177

Airline	Mon 25.09	Tue 26.09	Wed 27.09	Thu 28.09	Fri 29.09	Sat 30.09	Sun 01.10
Spring Airlines	5	5	5	2	---	---	2
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	4	1	---	---	6
Hainan Airlines	---	1	1	2	---	2	3
Air China	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Suparna Airlines	---	1	1	1	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 02.10	Tue 03.10	Wed 04.10	Thu 05.10	Fri 06.10	Sat 07.10	Sun 08.10
Spring Airlines	5	5	3	1	2	5	5
China Eastern Airlines	---	13	---	---	---	12	13
Hainan Airlines	---	3	2	2	1	1	3
Air China	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Suparna Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 09.10	Tue 10.10	Wed 11.10	Thu 12.10	Fri 13.10	Sat 14.10	Sun 15.10
Spring Airlines	4	5	4	5	3	5	4
China Eastern Airlines	6	11	11	---	---	---	---
Hainan Airlines	2	2	3	2	2	---	1
Air China	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Suparna Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 16.10	Tue 17.10	Wed 18.10	Thu 19.10	Fri 20.10	Sat 21.10	Sun 22.10
Spring Airlines	5	4	5	1	2	4	1
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	1
Hainan Airlines	---	---	---	1	---	2	1
Air China	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Suparna Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes	No
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes	No
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes	No
Hainan Airlines	CHH	HU	Yes	No