Question 1

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

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

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Guangzhou?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Guangzhou is 1176 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu, Phuket Province.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Guangzhou?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Guangzhou and London, Bangkok, Beijing, Manila, Dubai, Budapest, Hangzhou, Manchester, Edinburgh, Singapore, Tel Aviv, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Amman, Phuket City, Melbourne, Chongqing, Sydney, Hong Kong, Denpasar.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

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

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, Foshan Shadi, Changzhoudao Airport.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Guangzhou?

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

Question 10

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Guangzhou, 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 11

What flights operate between Shanghai and Guangzhou?

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Traveling between Shanghai and Guangzhou, 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 12

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

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, Foshan Shadi, Changzhoudao Airport.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Guangzhou 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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Shanghai and Guangzhou 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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Shanghai and Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£72
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£124
Cheapest round-trip	£143
Nonstop flights in June	£57 – £96
Most popular airline	China Southern Airlines

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Metro Line 3 to Tianhe Coach Terminal	45-55 min	CNY 7–9 (~$1 USD)	every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Airport Express Coach to Guangzhou Railway Station	50-80 min	CNY 25–30 (~$3–4 USD)	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	direct to railway station
Airport Express Coach to Tianhe	40-70 min	CNY 22–28 (~$3–4 USD)	every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)	Tianhe business district
Taxi	35-70 min	CNY 120–200 (~$17–28 USD); metered	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Didi (ride-hailing)	35-70 min	CNY 100–180 (~$14–25 USD); varies with demand	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Private transfer	35-60 min	CNY 300–500 (~$42–70 USD); pre-booked	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and business travelers
Rental car	35-70 min	CNY 200–400 (~$28–56 USD) per day	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexible itineraries

Airline	Mon 25.05	Tue 26.05	Wed 27.05	Thu 28.05	Fri 29.05	Sat 30.05	Sun 31.05
Spring Airlines	---	---	---	---	1	6	3
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	10	2
Hainan Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	1	---
Juneyao Airlines	---	---	---	---	1	---	---
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	3	---
Shenzhen Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 27 total	Daily flights: 3.86 average	Most flights: Saturday 10 flights

Airline	Mon 01.06	Tue 02.06	Wed 03.06	Thu 04.06	Fri 05.06	Sat 06.06	Sun 07.06
Spring Airlines	6	6	6	6	4	6	4
China Eastern Airlines	3	3	4	4	---	10	1
Hainan Airlines	1	1	3	3	---	3	1
Juneyao Airlines	4	---	5	---	---	---	---
Shanghai Airlines	1	1	1	1	---	---	---
Shenzhen Airlines	1	1	1	1	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 93 total	Daily flights: 13.29 average	Most flights: Saturday 10 flights

Airline	Mon 08.06	Tue 09.06	Wed 10.06	Thu 11.06	Fri 12.06	Sat 13.06	Sun 14.06
Spring Airlines	5	6	6	5	---	3	---
China Eastern Airlines	1	---	2	1	---	2	---
Hainan Airlines	2	3	2	3	---	1	1
Juneyao Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Shenzhen Airlines	1	---	1	1	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 47 total	Daily flights: 6.71 average	Most flights: Tuesday 6 flights

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Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	19°C	12°C
February	21°C	14°C
March	24°C	17°C
April	28°C	21°C
May	30°C	23°C
June	31°C	26°C
July	33°C	26°C
August	33°C	26°C
September	32°C	25°C
October	29°C	21°C
November	25°C	18°C
December	20°C	13°C

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