Cheap flights from Shanghai to Shantou

One-way fares from $55 · SHA → SWA · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Shantou → Shanghai
Cheapest fare
$55

Spring Airlines · Mon, Nov 9

Cheapest month
November

from $55

Direct flights
Yes

Spring Airlines and China Southern Airlines

Flight time
2h 10m

1,000 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Shantou

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

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $55
  2. December 2026 $62
  3. January 2027 $73
  4. October 2027 $210

Cheapest dates in November 2026

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

Spring Airlines
Depart17:50 Mon, Nov 9PVG → SWA 2h 15m · Direct
$55one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart19:00 Sun, Nov 8SHA → SWA 2h 20m · Direct
$62one way, per person
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About flights from Shanghai to Shantou

Shanghai (SHA) and Shantou (SWA) are about 1,000 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 10m, and recent direct fares were with Spring Airlines and China Southern Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $55, 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 Shantou?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $55 with Spring Airlines, departing Monday, November 9, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $55 to $210.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $55 one way.

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Shantou?

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

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Shantou?

A direct flight takes about 2h 10m. Shanghai and Shantou are around 1,000 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Shantou?

Recent fares on this route were with Spring Airlines and China Southern Airlines.

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