Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Shanghai and Guangzhou is 1204 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What airports are near Guangzhou?

Accepted Answer

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, Foshan Shadi, Huizhou Pingtan, Changzhoudao Airport.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Guangzhou?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

How many airports are there near Guangzhou?

Accepted Answer

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, Foshan Shadi, Huizhou Pingtan, 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?

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 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?

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 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?

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 Guangzhou, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£48
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£121
Cheapest round-trip	£95
Average round-trip	£133
Nonstop flights in September	£61 – £114

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 24.08	Tue 25.08	Wed 26.08	Thu 27.08	Fri 28.08	Sat 29.08	Sun 30.08
Spring Airlines	---	---	1	3	---	2	2
China Southern Airlines	4	4	4	3	1	3	4
Shanghai Airlines	2	2	2	1	2	1	3
Hainan Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Shenzhen Airlines	---	1	1	1	---	1	1
Juneyao Airlines	6	---	---	1	1	5	---
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Air China	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 62 total	Daily flights: 8.86 average	Most flights: Monday 6 flights

Airline	Mon 31.08	Tue 01.09	Wed 02.09	Thu 03.09	Fri 04.09	Sat 05.09	Sun 06.09
Spring Airlines	6	6	6	6	2	6	6
China Southern Airlines	4	4	3	1	1	4	2
Shanghai Airlines	2	1	1	1	2	2	2
Hainan Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	1	---
Shenzhen Airlines	1	---	---	---	---	---	---
Juneyao Airlines	---	---	---	5	---	---	---
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Air China	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 75 total	Daily flights: 10.71 average	Most flights: Monday 6 flights

Airline	Mon 07.09	Tue 08.09	Wed 09.09	Thu 10.09	Fri 11.09	Sat 12.09	Sun 13.09
Spring Airlines	6	6	6	---	---	---	---
China Southern Airlines	2	3	3	---	---	---	---
Shanghai Airlines	2	2	1	---	---	---	---
Hainan Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Shenzhen Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Juneyao Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Air China	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 31 total	Daily flights: 10.33 average	Most flights: Monday 6 flights

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
Shanghai Airlines	CSH	FM	Yes
Juneyao Airlines	DKH	HO	Yes

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