Cheap flights from Shantou to Shanghai

One-way fares from $51 · SWA → SHA · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Shanghai → Shantou
Cheapest fare
$51

Spring Airlines · Thu, Nov 12

Cheapest month
November

from $51

Direct flights
Yes

Spring Airlines

Flight time
1h 45m

1,000 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Shantou to Shanghai

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

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $51
  2. December 2026 $64
  3. January 2027 $106

Cheapest dates in November 2026

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

Spring Airlines
Depart06:45 Thu, Nov 12SWA → SHA 1h 45m · Direct
$51one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart20:55 Mon, Nov 9SWA → SHA 1h 55m · Direct
$72one way, per person
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Spring Airlines
Depart06:45 Sun, Nov 8SWA → SHA 1h 45m · Direct
$95one way, per person
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About flights from Shantou to Shanghai

Shantou (SWA) and Shanghai (SHA) are about 1,000 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 45m, and recent direct fares were with Spring Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $51, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Shantou to Shanghai?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $51 with Spring Airlines, departing Thursday, November 12, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $51 to $106.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $51 one way.

Are there direct flights from Shantou to Shanghai?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Spring Airlines.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Shanghai?

A direct flight takes about 1h 45m. Shantou and Shanghai are around 1,000 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Shantou to Shanghai?

Recent fares on this route were with Spring Airlines.

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