Cheap flights from Shanghai to Nanjing

One-way fares from $69 · SHA → NKG · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Nanjing → Shanghai
Cheapest fare
$69

China Eastern · Tue, Nov 17

Cheapest month
November

from $69

Direct flights
Yes

China Eastern

Flight time
1h 05m

270 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Nanjing

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

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $69

Cheapest dates in November 2026

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

China Eastern
Depart22:50 Tue, Nov 17PVG → NKG 1h 05m · Direct
$69one way, per person
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China Eastern
Depart22:50 Fri, Nov 6PVG → NKG 1h 05m · Direct
$75one way, per person
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China Eastern
Depart22:50 Sat, Nov 7PVG → NKG 1h 05m · Direct
$75one way, per person
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China Eastern
Depart22:50 Sun, Nov 8PVG → NKG 1h 05m · Direct
$75one way, per person
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China Eastern
Depart22:50 Mon, Nov 9PVG → NKG 1h 05m · Direct
$75one way, per person
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China Eastern
Depart22:50 Mon, Nov 16PVG → NKG 1h 05m · Direct
$76one way, per person
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China Eastern
Depart21:25 Tue, Nov 24PVG → NKG 1h 15m · Direct
$76one way, per person
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China Eastern
Depart22:50 Mon, Nov 30PVG → NKG 1h 05m · Direct
$76one way, per person
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About flights from Shanghai to Nanjing

Shanghai (SHA) and Nanjing (NKG) are about 270 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 05m, and recent direct fares were with China Eastern. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $69, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Shanghai to Nanjing?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $69 with China Eastern, departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $69 one way.

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Nanjing?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with China Eastern.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Nanjing?

A direct flight takes about 1h 05m. Shanghai and Nanjing are around 270 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Nanjing?

Recent fares on this route were with China Eastern.

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