Cheap flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | HK$907 | SpringNonstop3 hrSat, Feb 28 — Mon, Mar 2 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou is currently HK$907 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | HK$387 | SpringNonstop3 hrWed, Mar 4 | The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou is currently HK$387 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | HK$1,117 | SpringNonstop3 hrThu, Dec 25 — Mon, Dec 29 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Guangzhou is currently HK$1,117 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | HK$5,491 | China SouthernNonstop3 hrThu, Jan 8 — Sun, Jan 11 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou is currently HK$5,491 |
| Fastest flight | 2 hr 20 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou takes 2 hr 20 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Shanghai to Guangzhou per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Guangzhou is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
| October Cheapest | Typical prices: HK$860–1,600 |
|---|---|
| July Most expensive | Typical prices: HK$1,450–2,600 |
Popular airlines from Shanghai to Guangzhou
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Shanghai to Guangzhou in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- China SouthernNonstopfrom HK$2,309Typical price: HK$2,750–3,600105 weekly nonstop flightsPVG, SHA - CANEvery day124 weekly connecting flightsPVG, SHA - CANEvery day
- China EasternNonstopTypical price: HK$4,800–5,20091 weekly nonstop flightsPVG, SHA - CANEvery day63 weekly connecting flightsPVG, SHA - CANEvery day
- SpringNonstopfrom HK$907Typical price: HK$980–1,80042 weekly nonstop flightsSHA - CANEvery day21 weekly connecting flightsPVG - CANEvery day
- Juneyao AirlinesNonstop42 weekly nonstop flightsPVG, SHA - CANEvery day
- Shanghai AirlinesNonstop42 weekly nonstop flightsPVG, SHA - CANEvery day
- Air ChinaNonstop32 weekly nonstop flightsPVG, SHA - CANEvery day52 weekly connecting flightsPVG, SHA - CANEvery day
Popular airports near Shanghai
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Shanghai center and popularity with travelers.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)ShanghaiChina44 min32 km
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)ShanghaiChina28 min13 km
- Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)HangzhouChina2 hr 12 min149 km
- Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)WuxiChina1 hr 35 min103 km
Popular airports near Guangzhou
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Guangzhou center and popularity with travelers.
- Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)GuangzhouChina33 min29 km
- Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)ShenzhenChina1 hr 32 min78 km
- Zhuhai International Airport (ZUH)ZhuhaiChina2 hr125 km
- Shenzhen Airport Huizhou City Houjilou (HUZ)HuizhouChina2 hr 6 min136 km
Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Guangzhou
The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from HK$860 to HK$1,600.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from HK$907. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from HK$387.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou is HK$2,309, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 9.
- The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou is HK$907, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou starts at HK$907 from Sat, Feb 28 to Mon, Mar 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at HK$387 and departs on Wed, Mar 4.
2 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Guangzhou.
The driest months (Oct–Dec) are popular with visitors. Local teams race on the Pearl River during the Dragon Boat Festival (varies Apr/May). The Guangdong Dance Festival (Guangzhou, Nov) features Chinese and international contemporary dancers. Rainy season is Apr–Aug, when it's also very warm and humid. Peak typhoon season is Jul–Sep.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Guangzhou.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Shanghai to Guangzhou.
In terms of nonstop flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 105 nonstop flights and 124 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Guangzhou are:
In terms of nonstop flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 105 nonstop flights and 124 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Guangzhou are:
- China Eastern offers 91 nonstop flights and 63 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
- Spring offers 42 nonstop flights and 21 connecting flights per week. Spring flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
- Juneyao Airlines offers 42 nonstop flights per week. Juneyao Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
- Shanghai Airlines offers 42 nonstop flights per week. Shanghai Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
- Air China offers 32 nonstop flights and 52 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from HK$907. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spring from HK$387.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou is HK$2,309, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 9.
- The cheapest Spring flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou is HK$907, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
China Southern, Hainan, China Eastern, 9 Air, Air China, Shenzhen, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and Spring fly direct from Shanghai to Guangzhou.
- There are 105 China Southern direct flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 91 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 42 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 42 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 42 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 32 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Guangzhou at price HK$1,117 is offered by Spring from Thu, Dec 25 to Mon, Dec 29.
China Southern, Hainan, China Eastern, 9 Air, Air China, Shenzhen, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and Spring fly direct from Shanghai to Guangzhou.
- There are 105 China Southern direct flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 91 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 42 Spring direct flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 42 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 42 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 32 Air China direct flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Guangzhou start at HK$907 from Sat, Feb 28 to Mon, Mar 2 with Spring.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Guangzhou start at HK$5,491 from Thu, Jan 8 to Sun, Jan 11 with China Southern.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Guangzhou start at HK$907 from Sat, Feb 28 to Mon, Mar 2.
To book business class trips from Shanghai to Guangzhou, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Guangzhou starts at HK$1,117 from Thu, Dec 25 to Mon, Dec 29 with Spring.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Guangzhou at price HK$1,117 is offered by Spring from Thu, Dec 25 to Mon, Dec 29.
To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Guangzhou, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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