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 2.3 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 Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern 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 Beijing, Bangkok, Yiwu, Hangzhou, Los Angeles, Qingdao, Chengdu, Ningbo, Manila, Wuhan, Xiamen, Xi'an, New York, Hong Kong, Kunming, Phnom Penh, San Francisco, Chongqing, Kuala Lumpur, Nanjing.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and Beijing, New York, Los Angeles, Shenzhen, San Francisco, Tokyo, Bangkok, Xi'an, Chengdu, Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore, Chicago, Seoul, Phuket City, Manila, Washington, D.C., Osaka, Wuhan, Boston.

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, Huizhou Pingtan, Zhuhai Jinwan, Foshan Shadi, 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, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu.

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, Juneyao Airlines, Spring Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Air China.

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?

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

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

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	$71
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$81
Cheapest round-trip	$139
Average round-trip	$175
Nonstop flights in May	$81 – $339

Airline	Sun 21.04	Mon 22.04	Tue 23.04	Wed 24.04	Thu 25.04	Fri 26.04	Sat 27.04
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	---	1	---	1
Spring Airlines	---	---	---	2	1	2	---
Air China	---	---	---	1	1	---	1
Hainan Airlines	---	---	---	1	3	2	1
Juneyao Airlines	---	---	---	1	1	1	1
Shenzhen Airlines	---	---	---	---	1	---	---

Airline	Sun 28.04	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	2	---	---	1	---
Spring Airlines	---	---	---	---	5	5	1
Air China	---	---	---	---	1	2	---
Hainan Airlines	---	---	---	---	2	2	---
Juneyao Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	5	---
Shenzhen Airlines	---	---	---	1	1	1	1

Airline	Sun 05.05	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	10	12	11	5	11
Spring Airlines	---	1	3	4	2	2	2
Air China	---	---	3	---	2	1	2
Hainan Airlines	---	---	2	---	---	---	---
Juneyao Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Shenzhen Airlines	---	1	1	---	1	---	1

Airline	Sun 12.05	Mon 13.05	Tue 14.05	Wed 15.05	Thu 16.05	Fri 17.05	Sat 18.05
China Eastern Airlines	2	6	7	7	2	---	5
Spring Airlines	3	2	1	2	---	1	4
Air China	2	1	2	---	---	---	---
Hainan Airlines	---	1	---	1	---	---	---
Juneyao Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Shenzhen Airlines	1	1	1	1	---	---	1

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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	31°C	26°C
September	27°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	Online check-in available
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
Juneyao Airlines	DKH	HO	Yes	No
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes	No
Hainan Airlines	CHH	HU	Yes	No
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes	No