Cheap flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou
Cheap return flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou
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All prices shown are per person based on return flights only. Prices found in the last 48 hours.
Guangzhou flight facts
What you need to know
What are the cheapest airlines?
- China Southern Airlines
- Spring Airlines
- Xiamen Airlines
These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou.
What airlines fly indirectly?
- Air China
- China Eastern Airlines
- Hainan Airlines
These airlines fly from Shanghai to Guangzhou, but you’ll have at least one layover.
How long is the flight?
2 hours 30 minutes
This is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Guangzhou.
Alternative flights from the UK to Guangzhou
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Alternative flights from Shanghai
You might find cheaper flights nearby
Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Shanghai/Guangzhou route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Guangzhou and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.
How to get cheap flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou
Tips and advice from our flight experts
You've searched for flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou. We've found 25 flights and compared them to give you the best offers. China Southern Airlines is, on average, the cheapest for this route. Look out for them! The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for £61 from Shanghai to Guangzhou on 21/05/2026 at 06:30.
We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. We've found 10 airlines that operate the 1218 km flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou.
To find the best offers, consider booking 2-3 months in advance or looking for last-minute deals. The low season is typically from November to February. Spring Airlines is a popular budget option, and the average flight duration is about 2 hours 30 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information, proceed with payment, and consider booking a hotel with us or using our flight + hotel service to save time and money.
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