Find cheap airlines flights from Datong to Shanghai

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Datong to Shanghai, including Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with China Eastern Airlines.

Book direct flights from Datong to Shanghai: One way flights from HK$406, round trip flights from HK$983. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Datong to Shanghai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Datong to Shanghai

The distance between Datong and Shanghai is approximately 1,212.67 km. It takes around 2 hours 29 minutes on average to fly from Datong to Shanghai. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceHK$406
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceHK$983
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,212.67 km
Average flight time2 hours 29 minutes
Popular airlineJuneyao Airlines

When is the cheapest time to fly from Datong to Shanghai?

The cheapest time for Datong to Shanghai flights: Dec 14 to Dec 21 — one way flight prices from HK$406.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Datong to Shanghai, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Datong to Shanghai (DAT-SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, China Eastern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as HK$406 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DAT to PVG on Thu, Dec 18), while China Eastern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from HK$983 departing on Mon, Dec 15 and returning on Sun, Dec 21.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Datong to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Juneyao Airlines China Eastern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 2 hours 29 minutes to fly from Datong (DAT) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Datong to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 22 flight per week flying from Datong to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Juneyao Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- HO1056 (21:09) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU6544 (21:21)
  • To find best deals on flights from Datong to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Dec 18, with one-way flights priced at just HK$406.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Datong to Shanghai is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Datong to Shanghai on December 18, 2025 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at HK$405.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Datong Yungang Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (DAT-SHA) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Datong is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.