Trip.com
>
Flights
>
Flights to China
>
Flights to Shanghai
Hotels in Shanghai
>
Flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Search for direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$74, and round-trip direct flights start at US$138.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CAN 07:40
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        PVG 09:55
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Fri, Sep 4 | Air China
        PVG 23:10
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CAN 01:35
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Mon, Sep 7 | 9 Air
        US$138 US$189
        27% off
        27% off
        US$189 US$138
      • CAN 07:40
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        PVG 09:55
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Fri, Sep 11 | Air China
        PVG 23:10
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CAN 01:35
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Wed, Sep 16 | 9 Air
        US$138 US$189
        27% off
        27% off
        US$189 US$138
      • CAN 07:40
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        PVG 09:55
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 2 | Air China
        PVG 23:10
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CAN 01:35
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Sun, Sep 6 | 9 Air
        US$138 US$189
        27% off
        27% off
        US$189 US$138
      • CAN 07:40
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        PVG 09:55
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Sun, Aug 30 | Air China
        PVG 22:25
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        CAN 01:00
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Thu, Sep 3 | 9 Air
        US$142
        25% off
        US$189 US$142
      • CAN 07:40
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        PVG 09:55
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Fri, Sep 18 | Air China
        PVG 19:35
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        CAN 22:15
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Sat, Sep 26 | 9 Air
        US$143
        24% off
        US$189 US$143
      • CAN 20:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:20
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Mon, Aug 24 | Air China
        PVG 23:10
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CAN 01:35
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Mon, Aug 31 | 9 Air
        US$145
        23% off
        US$189 US$145
      • CAN 20:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:20
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Wed, Aug 26 | Air China
        PVG 23:10
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CAN 01:35
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Mon, Aug 31 | 9 Air
        US$145
        23% off
        US$189 US$145
      • CAN 20:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:20
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Sat, Aug 29 | Air China
        PVG 23:10
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CAN 01:35
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Mon, Aug 31 | 9 Air
        US$145
        23% off
        US$189 US$145
      • CAN 06:40
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        SHA 08:55
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Wed, Aug 26 | Juneyao Airlines
        PVG 23:10
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CAN 01:35
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Mon, Aug 31 | 9 Air
        US$145
        23% off
        US$189 US$145
      • CAN 06:40
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        SHA 08:55
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Fri, Sep 4 | Juneyao Airlines
        PVG 23:10
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CAN 01:35
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Mon, Sep 7 | 9 Air
        US$145
        23% off
        US$189 US$145
      • CAN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 14:00
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Thu, Jul 23 | Normal Airline
        SHA 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        CAN 16:00
        Shanghai - Guangzhou | Sat, Jul 25 | Normal Airline
        Find more flights
        Find more flights
      • Cheapest nonstop
        CAN 07:40
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        PVG 09:55
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Sun, Aug 30 | Air China
        US$74 US$107
        31% off
        31% off
        US$107 US$74
      • CAN 07:40
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        PVG 09:55
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 2 | Air China
        US$74 US$107
        31% off
        31% off
        US$107 US$74
      • CAN 07:40
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        PVG 09:55
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 9 | Air China
        US$74 US$107
        31% off
        31% off
        US$107 US$74
      • CAN 07:40
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        PVG 09:55
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Fri, Sep 11 | Air China
        US$74
        31% off
        US$107 US$74
      • CAN 07:40
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        PVG 09:55
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Sun, Sep 13 | Air China
        US$74
        31% off
        US$107 US$74
      • CAN 07:40
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        PVG 09:55
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 16 | Air China
        US$74
        31% off
        US$107 US$74
      • CAN 07:40
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        PVG 09:55
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Fri, Sep 18 | Air China
        US$80
        25% off
        US$107 US$80
      • CAN 20:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:20
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Mon, Aug 24 | Air China
        US$82
        23% off
        US$107 US$82
      • CAN 20:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:20
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Tue, Aug 25 | Air China
        US$82
        23% off
        US$107 US$82
      • CAN 20:55
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        PVG 23:20
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Wed, Aug 26 | Air China
        US$82
        23% off
        US$107 US$82
      • CAN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 14:00
        Guangzhou - Shanghai | Thu, Jul 23 | Normal Airline
        Find more flights
        Find more flights

Cheapest airlines flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai

You can choose from 12 airlines that fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai, including China Eastern Airlines, Air China, and Hainan Airlines. Air China has lowest fares on this route.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Hainan Airlines logo Hainan Airlines
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
9 Air logo 9 Air
Spring Airlines logo Spring Airlines
Shanghai Airlines logo Shanghai Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines logo Shenzhen Airlines
Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Shandong Airlines logo Shandong Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Guangzhou to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Guangzhou to Shanghai Flight Details

The distance between Guangzhou and Shanghai is about 1,169.9 km. The average flying time from Guangzhou to Shanghai is around 2 hours 18 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$74
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$138
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,169.9 km
Average flight time2 hours 18 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Guangzhou–Shanghai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Guangzhou to Shanghai, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai is November, with an average price of US$54; while the month with the highest flight price is usually July, with an average price of up to US$114.

US$114
US$84
US$54
US$24
    Cheapest
  • US$114
    Jul
  • US$83
    Aug
  • US$71
    Sep
  • US$58
    Oct
  • US$54
    Nov
  • US$54
    Dec
  • US$60
    Jan
  • US$93
    Feb
  • US$65
    Mar
  • US$78
    Apr
  • US$83
    May
  • US$71
    Jun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai (CAN-SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air China offers one-way fares as low as US$74 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CAN to PVG on Sun, Aug 30), while Air China offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$138 departing on Fri, Sep 4 and returning on Mon, Sep 7.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Air China Hainan Airlines Juneyao Airlines China Southern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 18 minutes to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Guangzhou 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 394 flight per week flying from Guangzhou to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air China: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CA1866 (23:58) Juneyao Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- HO5741 (23:58) Shenzhen Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- ZH1866 (23:58)
  • To find best deals on flights from Guangzhou 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 Sun, Aug 30, with one-way flights priced at just US$74.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air China.
    · 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 July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai on July 27, 2026 with 9 Air, with prices starting at US$77.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (CAN-PVG) 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 Guangzhou 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.

Guangzhou to Shanghai Flights

Flying from Guangzhou to Shanghai: What You Need to Know

Route Overview

Eight airlines fly nonstop between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Shanghai, serving both Hongqiao (SHA) and Pudong (PVG) airports. China Southern runs the highest frequency from its Guangzhou hub, with China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines, Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, 9 Air, and Spring Airlines all operating daily departures. Across all carriers, an average of 31 flights leave Guangzhou for Shanghai each day, with departures spanning 6:35 AM through 10:00 PM. Direct flight times range from 2 hours 18 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes, covering roughly 1,202 km. Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Class are available on nonstop services; First Class is not offered as a direct option. The route sits within two major alliances: SkyTeam (China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines) and Star Alliance (Air China, Shenzhen Airlines), alongside several non-aligned carriers. Trip.com lets you compare schedules, fares, and baggage policies across all eight airlines in a single search.

Airline Details

China Southern

China Southern runs multiple daily flights on the CAN-SHA route from its Guangzhou Baiyun hub, using a mix of A321neo, A320, and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.

Flight Time

Baggage

Notes

Approx. 2h 20m-2h 40m

Carry-on: Economy 1 piece up to 8 kg; Business/First 2 pieces. Checked: Economy 1 x 23 kg; Premium Economy 2 x 32 kg each; Business 2 x 32 kg each.

CAN hub. Highest frequency. SkyTeam. Multi-class.

Extra baggage on China Southern domestic routes: excess baggage is charged at 1.5% of the day's highest published adult one-way Economy fare per kilogram over the free allowance. The same per-kilogram rate applies to overweight and oversized items.

China Eastern

Flight Time

Baggage

Notes

Approx. 2h 20m-2h 40m

Carry-on: Economy/Business 1 piece up to 10 kg; Premium Economy 1 piece up to 5 kg. Checked: Basic Economy typically 20 kg; some Economy fares include 2 x 23 kg; Premium Economy 2 x 30 kg; Business 3 x 32 kg.

SkyTeam. Serves both SHA and PVG.

China Eastern charges 1.5% of the highest published adult one-way Economy fare per kilogram over the free checked allowance on domestic routes.

Shanghai Airlines

Flight Time

Baggage

Notes

Approx. 2h 20m-2h 40m

Carry-on: 1 piece up to 10 kg in all cabin classes, plus a personal item. Checked: at least 1 piece up to 23 kg included in all fares.

SkyTeam (via China Eastern). Full-service.

Spring Airlines

Flight Time

Baggage

Notes

Approx. 2h 20m-2h 40m

Carry-on: 1 piece up to 7 kg, max 20×30×40 cm. Checked: typically 20 kg, purchased separately, not bundled in base fares.

Budget carrier. Lowest base fares. Add-ons priced separately.

Spring Airlines is the only low-cost carrier with detailed baggage data gathered for this route. Its carry-on size cap of 20×30×40 cm is tighter than what full-service airlines allow, so travelers with standard cabin bags should plan on buying a checked-baggage add-on.

Other Airlines

Air China, Shenzhen Airlines (both Star Alliance), Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, and 9 Air also operate nonstop flights between Guangzhou and Shanghai. Baggage policies for these five carriers were not available in the source data at the time of writing. Check the airline website or your Trip.com booking confirmation for current allowances before packing.

Airport Information

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport sits roughly 28 km from the city centre. Terminal 1 handles both domestic and international traffic; Terminal 2 serves additional domestic and international routes. A third terminal is accessible via the intercity train.

Mode

Time

Cost

Metro Line 3 (Airport Line)

Approx. 45 min

¥7-10 (approx. $1-$1.50)

Taxi (metered, 24/7)

40-60 min

¥100-150 (approx. $14-$21)

DiDi (ride hailing)

40-60 min

¥80-120 (approx. $11-$17)

Airport Express Bus Line 1 (to Railway Station)

Varies by traffic

¥22 (approx. $3)

Airport Express Bus Line 5 (to Pazhou Complex)

Varies by traffic

¥25 (approx. $3.50)

Intercity Train

30-50 min

¥5-25 (approx. $0.55-$3.50)

Car Rental (self-drive)

40-60 min

¥250-500/day (approx. $35-$70)

Metro Line 3 trains depart every 5 to 7 minutes and operate from 6:00 AM to 11:15 PM. Airport Express Bus Line 1 runs every 15 to 20 minutes between 5:00 AM and 1:00 AM; Line 5 runs every 30 minutes from 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM. The intercity train serves Terminals 1, 2, and 3 from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Car rental requires a valid passport and an International Driving Permit (IDP).

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao Airport is only 13 km from the city centre. Terminal 2 has direct underground access to Metro Line 2 and Line 10, while Terminal 1 connects directly to Line 10. A free shuttle runs between the two terminals.

Mode

Time

Cost

Metro Line 2 (to People's Square)

35-40 min

Approx. $1

Metro Line 10 (to Nanjing Road)

Approx. 30 min

¥4 (approx. $0.55)

Metro Line 10 (to Xintiandi / East Nanjing Road)

35-45 min

Approx. $1

Taxi (to People's Square / The Bund, 24/7)

20-40 min

¥50-80 (approx. $7-$11)

Shuttle Bus Airport Line 1 (to Pudong Airport)

75-90 min

¥36 (approx. $5)

Shuttle Bus Hongqiao Hub 4 (to Minhang)

Varies

See official schedule

Shuttle Bus Route 941 (to Shanghai Railway Station)

Varies

See official schedule

Night Bus 316 (to East Yan'an Road Bund)

Varies

See official schedule

Private Transfer (door-to-door, 24/7)

Approx. 30 min

From approx. $25 per person

Line 10 departs SHA starting around 6:00 AM, with the last train at approximately 10:05 PM Sunday through Thursday and extended to roughly 11:54 PM on Friday and Saturday. Official taxi stands outside both terminals have cars available around the clock. Private transfers provide 24/7 on-demand door-to-door service and are bookable in advance.

※ Fares, schedules and policies are subject to change. Confirm with official sources before booking.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, 9 Air provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai, with fares starting at US$107.

US$96
US$107
US$119
US$130
US$141
9 Air
US$107
9 Air
Hainan Airlines
US$111
Hainan Airlines
Air China
US$119
Air China
Spring Airlines
US$129
Spring Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
US$132
China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines
US$141
China Southern Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

Total flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Xiamen Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai, with 228 flights per week.

6
80
154
228
Xiamen Airlines
228
Xiamen Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
183
Juneyao Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
168
Sichuan Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
168
China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines
144
China Southern Airlines
Air China
80
Air China

How many flights fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Guangzhou to Shanghai within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Sunday.

857
757
656
556
Highest
690
Mon
670
Tue
685
Wed
685
Thu
857
Fri
742
Sat
656
Sun

Explore More Popular Flights

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices found in the last 24 hours and include all taxes and fees.

Book with no extra fees

Prices displayed on this page are all-inclusive (incl. taxes, fuel surcharges, Civil Aviation Development Fund, etc.), and all fees are clearly shown before you pay. Charges for checked baggage, onboard meals, Wi‑Fi, and other optional services are also included where applicable in the flight cards.

Real-time pricing updates

Prices, availability, and travel details on this page have been updated within the last 24 hours, and for many routes are refreshed in real time. The more popular the route, the more accurate and up-to-date the data.

Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.