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Cheap flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai

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The Guangzhou / Shanghai route

All 1176 km of it

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Shanghai flight facts

What you need to know

What are the cheapest airlines?

  • Air China
  • China Southern Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai.

Can I fly direct to Shanghai?

  • China Southern Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • Air China

You can fly non-stop from Guangzhou to Shanghai with these airlines.

What airlines fly indirectly?

  • China Eastern Airlines

These airlines fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai, but you’ll have at least one layover.

How long is the flight?

2 hrs 20 mins

This is the shortest flight time from Guangzhou to Shanghai.

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Shanghai

Min / Max Temperature (°C)
LOWEST

0 °C

AVG

15 °C

HIGHEST

32 °C

Rainfall (mm)
LOWEST

37 mm

AVG

95.2 mm

HIGHEST

173 mm

Key facts about Shanghai

Currency

Chinese yuan

Language

Chinese

Timezone

8 hrs ahead of GMT

How to get cheap flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Tips and advice from our flight experts

We've gone through all the flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai, to help you find the best option. Your journey from will last about 2 hrs 50 mins.

China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines & Hainan Airlines are the most popular airlines for flying from Guangzhou to Shanghai. Adjust your search options to look by month, and see how much you could save if you fly during low season.

If you're not sure who to fly with from Guangzhou, you might like to know that China Southern Airlines is the most popular airline for this route.

But if you can't find one which is right for you, try looking at flights to other cities in China to check out some other options.

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