Cheap flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai

One-way fares from $61 · CAN → SHA · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Shanghai → Guangzhou
Cheapest fare
$61

Spring Airlines · Tue, Mar 16

Cheapest month
March

from $61

Direct flights
Yes

Spring Airlines and Air China

Flight time
2h 10m

1,210 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $75
  2. December 2026 $74
  3. January 2027 $73
  4. February 2027 $66
  5. March 2027 Cheapest $61
  6. April 2027 $202
  7. May 2027 $207
  8. June 2027 $206
  9. July 2027 $209
  10. September 2027 $209
  11. October 2027 $226

Cheapest dates in March 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Spring Airlines
Depart21:35 Tue, Mar 16CAN → SHA 2h 15m · Direct
$61one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart21:35 Wed, Mar 17CAN → SHA 2h 15m · Direct
$64one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart21:35 Thu, Mar 18CAN → SHA 2h 15m · Direct
$64one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart12:15 Sat, Mar 6CAN → SHA 2h 15m · Direct
$74one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart21:35 Wed, Mar 3CAN → SHA 2h 15m · Direct
$85one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart12:15 Thu, Mar 4CAN → SHA 2h 15m · Direct
$85one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart06:45 Mon, Mar 8CAN → SHA 2h 15m · Direct
$85one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart16:35 Tue, Mar 9CAN → SHA 2h 15m · Direct
$85one way, per person
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About flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Guangzhou (CAN) and Shanghai (SHA) are about 1,210 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 10m, and recent direct fares were with Spring Airlines and Air China. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $61, and March 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $61 with Spring Airlines, departing Tuesday, March 16, 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $61 to $226.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

March 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $61 one way.

Are there direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Spring Airlines and Air China.

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

A direct flight takes about 2h 10m. Guangzhou and Shanghai are around 1,210 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

Recent fares on this route were with Spring Airlines, Vietjet and Air China.

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