Cheap flights from Nantong to Shanghai from £143

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Sat, May 23
Nantong NTGShanghai SHA
£143
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Tue, May 19
Nantong NTGShanghai SHA
£143
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Mon, May 25
Nantong NTGShanghai PVG
£147
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Sat, May 23
Nantong NTGShanghai PVG
£147
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Fri, May 22
Nantong NTGShanghai PVG
£147
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Sun, May 24
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Tue, May 19 – Sat, May 23
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Sat, May 23 – Wed, May 27
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Mon, May 25 – Wed, May 27
Nantong NTGShanghai PVG
£300
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Sat, May 23 – Wed, May 27
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Sun, May 24 – Wed, May 27
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How much do flights to Shanghai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£143

Cheapest round-trip

£296

Average round-trip

£307

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Shenzhen Airlines

Getting from Shanghai airports to the city center

Fastest options: Maglev train (PVG) and Metro Line 2. Best value: Airport buses and metro services.

Shanghai is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) lies 30 km east of central Shanghai, while Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is just 13 km west of the city center. Transport options include the world-famous Maglev train, metro lines, airport buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

From Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

8 min

¥50 (single journey; discounts with same-day metro ticket)

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

fastest from Pudong

60-90 min

¥7-¥9 (varies by destination)

every 3–8 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

60-120 min

¥20-¥30 (varies by route)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

multiple city stops

45-90 min

¥160-¥250 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

45-90 min

¥140-¥280 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

From Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

30-50 min

¥4-¥7 (varies by destination)

every 3–6 min (traffic dependent)

quick city access

40-90 min

¥4-¥30 (varies by route)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

direct hotel routes

25-60 min

¥50-¥120 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups with luggage

Notes:

  • Prices in CNY (approximately ¥7.2 = $1 USD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Maglev connects Pudong Airport to Longyang Road Metro Station; transfer to Metro Line 2 for city center.
  • Metro services operate approximately 05:30 to 22:30; check schedules for late arrivals.
  • Taxis are metered with a starting fare of ¥14; airport surcharges may apply.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Shanghai

Depart from
Nantong Xingdong
Arrive to
Shanghai Pudong International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Chongming - The Bund, Shanghai, China

Check-in for a flight from Nantong to Shanghai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Shenzhen AirlinesCSZZHYes
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Shanghai AirlinesCSHFMYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Shanghai

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C3°C
February10°C4°C
March15°C7°C
April20°C12°C
May25°C17°C
June27°C21°C
July31°C25°C
August32°C26°C
September28°C22°C
October23°C17°C
November18°C12°C
December11°C5°C
Hottest Month
32°C
August
Coldest month
3°C
January
Sunny days
283
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
9 May
23°C15°C
16 May
27°C20°C
Sunday
10 May
24°C15°C
17 May
27°C20°C
Monday
11 May
27°C17°C
18 May
29°C22°C
Tuesday
12 May
87%
31°C19°C
19 May
87%
28°C22°C
Wednesday
13 May
28°C18°C
20 May
84%
24°C19°C
Thursday
14 May
25°C17°C
21 May
89%
25°C18°C
Friday
15 May
27°C19°C
22 May
86%
26°C21°C
Book your trip to arrive at Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International. The most popular airlines for this route are Shenzhen Airlines, Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Shanghai Airlines. Nantong and Shanghai have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Shanghai, consider visiting Chongming, and The Bund, Shanghai, China.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Nantong?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nantong and Beijing, Xi'an, Dalian, Nanjing.
What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Guangzhou, Beijing, Bangkok, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Manchester, Tokyo, Singapore, Budapest, Belfast, Birmingham, Seoul, San Francisco, Osaka, Xi'an, Chengdu, Qingdao, Chongqing, Dubai.
What airports are near Nantong?
The main airport in Nantong is Nantong Xingdong. It is also served by Shanghai Pudong International, Shanghai Hongqiao International, Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Nanjing Lukou International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Yancheng Nanyang International.
What airports are near Shanghai?
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.
Which airlines fly between Nantong and Shanghai?
Currently, you can fly between Nantong and Shanghai with Shenzhen Airlines, Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Nantong and Shanghai?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Nantong 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.
What flights operate between Nantong and Shanghai?
Traveling between Nantong 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.
How many airports are there near Nantong?
There are a number of airports in and around Nantong. The main one is Nantong Xingdong and other nearby airports include Shanghai Pudong International, Shanghai Hongqiao International, Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Nanjing Lukou International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Yancheng Nanyang International
How many airports are there near Shanghai?
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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nantong and Shanghai depart?
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