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Flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Choose from 10 airlines flying from Guangzhou to Shanghai, including Air China, Hainan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. Air China currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Air China logo Air China
Hainan Airlines logo Hainan Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
9 Air logo 9 Air
Shenzhen Airlines logo Shenzhen Airlines
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
Spring Airlines logo Spring Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Shanghai Airlines logo Shanghai Airlines
Shandong Airlines logo Shandong Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Guangzhou to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Guangzhou to Shanghai over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from CAD 74 and round-trip tickets from CAD 161.

Displayed flight fares from Guangzhou to Shanghai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Information for Guangzhou to Shanghai Flights

The distance between Guangzhou and Shanghai is 1,169.9km. It takes around 2 hours 15 minutes on average to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceCAD 74
Cheapest return ticket priceCAD 161
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,169.9km
Average flight time2 hours 15 minutes
Popular airlineAir China
Flight statistics for the Guangzhou–Shanghai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Guangzhou to Shanghai in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai is Nov, with an average price of CAD 72. The most expensive month is usually Jul, with average prices reaching CAD 129.

CAD 129
CAD 101
CAD 72
CAD 44
    Cheapest
  • CAD 118
    Jan
  • CAD 112
    Feb
  • CAD 106
    Mar
  • CAD 96
    Apr
  • CAD 98
    May
  • CAD 87
    Jun
  • CAD 129
    Jul
  • CAD 111
    Aug
  • CAD 95
    Sep
  • CAD 77
    Oct
  • CAD 72
    Nov
  • CAD 73
    Dec

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Guangzhou to Shanghai on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai is Wed. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Fri as fares are usually the highest.

CAD 196
CAD 176
CAD 156
CAD 136
    Cheapest
  • CAD 164
    Mon
  • CAD 160
    Tue
  • CAD 155
    Wed
  • CAD 168
    Thu
  • CAD 196
    Fri
  • CAD 160
    Sat
  • CAD 172
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Guangzhou (CAN) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air China offers one-way fares as low as CAD 74 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CAN to PVG on Mon, Jan 26), while Air China offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from CAD 161 departing on Fri, Mar 6 and returning on Wed, Mar 11.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Air China Hainan Airlines China Eastern Airlines Shenzhen Airlines Spring Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 15 minutes to fly from Guangzhou (CAN) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 282 flight per week flying from Guangzhou to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air China: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CA9668 (13:10) China Southern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CZ3503 (16:24)
  • To find best deals on flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Jan 26, with one-way flights priced at just CAD 74.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air China.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai on January 22, 2026 with 9 Air, with prices starting at CAD 63.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (CAN-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Guangzhou is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai is 9 Air, with an average fare of CAD 135.

CAD 118
CAD 135
CAD 153
CAD 170
CAD 187
9 Air
CAD 135
9 Air
Hainan Airlines
CAD 149
Hainan Airlines
Air China
CAD 159
Air China
Spring Airlines
CAD 180
Spring Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
CAD 182
China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines
CAD 187
China Southern Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Guangzhou to Shanghai on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai is Juneyao Airlines, operating 246 flights per week.

11
89
168
246
Juneyao Airlines
246
Juneyao Airlines
Xiamen Airlines
231
Xiamen Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
176
China Eastern Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
160
Sichuan Airlines
China Southern Airlines
147
China Southern Airlines
Air China
89
Air China

How many flights fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Guangzhou to Shanghai on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai are most frequent on Saturday, while the fewest flights operate on Monday.

928
827
725
624
Highest
725
Mon
735
Tue
742
Wed
740
Thu
901
Fri
928
Sat
743
Sun