Cheap flights from Nanjing to Shanghai

One-way fares from $57 · NKG → SHA · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
$57

China Eastern · Sat, Nov 7

Cheapest month
November

from $57

Direct flights
Yes

China Eastern

Flight time
1h 00m

270 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Nanjing to Shanghai

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

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $57
  2. December 2026 $69
  3. January 2027 $76
  4. February 2027 $76
  5. May 2027 $164
  6. October 2027 $93

Cheapest dates in November 2026

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

China Eastern
Depart07:25 Sat, Nov 7NKG → PVG 1h 00m · Direct
$57one way, per person
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China Eastern
Depart07:25 Tue, Nov 10NKG → PVG 1h 00m · Direct
$68one way, per person
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China Eastern
Depart07:25 Wed, Nov 11NKG → PVG 1h 00m · Direct
$69one way, per person
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About flights from Nanjing to Shanghai

Nanjing (NKG) and Shanghai (SHA) are about 270 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 00m, and recent direct fares were with China Eastern. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $57, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Nanjing to Shanghai?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $57 with China Eastern, departing Saturday, November 7, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $57 to $164.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $57 one way.

Are there direct flights from Nanjing to Shanghai?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with China Eastern.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Shanghai?

A direct flight takes about 1h 00m. Nanjing and Shanghai are around 270 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Nanjing to Shanghai?

Recent fares on this route were with China Eastern.

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