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Cheapest airlines flights from Shanghai to Guilin

You can pick from 9 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Guilin including China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Air China, with China Eastern Airlines serving cheapest ticket on this route.
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Search for direct flights from Shanghai to Guilin in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at JPY 8,641, and round-trip direct flights start at JPY 18,415.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 22:00
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KWL 00:35
        Shanghai - Guilin | Wed, Dec 10 | China Eastern Airlines
        KWL 22:35
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 00:40
        Guilin - Shanghai | Wed, Dec 17 | Air China
        JPY 18,415 JPY 22,987
        20% OFF
        20% OFF
        JPY 22,987 JPY 18,415
      • PVG 22:00
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KWL 00:35
        Shanghai - Guilin | Mon, Dec 22 | China Eastern Airlines
        KWL 22:35
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 00:40
        Guilin - Shanghai | Fri, Dec 26 | Air China
        JPY 18,415 JPY 22,987
        20% OFF
        20% OFF
        JPY 22,987 JPY 18,415
      • PVG 19:00
        2h 50m
        Nonstop
        KWL 21:50
        Shanghai - Guilin | Wed, Dec 10 | Air China
        KWL 22:35
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 00:40
        Guilin - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 18 | Air China
        JPY 19,326 JPY 22,987
        16% OFF
        16% OFF
        JPY 22,987 JPY 19,326
      • PVG 19:00
        2h 50m
        Nonstop
        KWL 21:50
        Shanghai - Guilin | Mon, Dec 15 | Air China
        KWL 22:35
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 00:40
        Guilin - Shanghai | Fri, Dec 19 | Air China
        JPY 19,326
        16% OFF
        JPY 22,987 JPY 19,326
      • PVG 19:05
        2h 45m
        Nonstop
        KWL 21:50
        Shanghai - Guilin | Sat, Dec 20 | Air China
        KWL 22:35
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 00:40
        Guilin - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 23 | Air China
        JPY 19,415
        16% OFF
        JPY 22,987 JPY 19,415
      • PVG 19:00
        2h 50m
        Nonstop
        KWL 21:50
        Shanghai - Guilin | Mon, Dec 22 | Air China
        KWL 22:35
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 00:40
        Guilin - Shanghai | Fri, Dec 26 | Air China
        JPY 19,548
        15% OFF
        JPY 22,987 JPY 19,548
      • PVG 22:00
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KWL 00:35
        Shanghai - Guilin | Mon, Dec 15 | China Eastern Airlines
        KWL 21:40
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        PVG 00:10
        Guilin - Shanghai | Mon, Dec 22 | China Eastern Airlines
        JPY 19,614
        15% OFF
        JPY 22,987 JPY 19,614
      • PVG 22:00
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KWL 00:35
        Shanghai - Guilin | Wed, Dec 10 | Xiamen Airlines
        KWL 22:35
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 00:40
        Guilin - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 18 | Air China
        JPY 20,192
        12% OFF
        JPY 22,987 JPY 20,192
      • PVG 19:00
        2h 50m
        Nonstop
        KWL 21:50
        Shanghai - Guilin | Thu, Dec 11 | Air China
        KWL 22:35
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 00:40
        Guilin - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 16 | Air China
        JPY 20,303
        12% OFF
        JPY 22,987 JPY 20,303
      • PVG 19:00
        2h 50m
        Nonstop
        KWL 21:50
        Shanghai - Guilin | Tue, Dec 16 | Air China
        KWL 22:35
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        PVG 00:40
        Guilin - Shanghai | Sat, Dec 20 | Air China
        JPY 20,459
        11% OFF
        JPY 22,987 JPY 20,459
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KWL Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Guilin | Fri, Dec 12 | Normal Airline
        KWL 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 16:00
        Guilin - Shanghai | Sun, Dec 14 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Guilin are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Shanghai to Guilin Flight Details

The distance between Shanghai and Guilin is about 1,287.64 km. The average flying time from Shanghai to Guilin is around 2 hours 49 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceJPY 8,641
Cheapest return ticket priceJPY 18,415
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,287.64 km
Average flight time2 hours 49 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Shanghai to Guilin?

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Guilin: Dec 14 to Dec 21 — one-way prices start at JPY 8,641.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Guilin (SHA-KWL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, China Eastern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as JPY 8,641 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to KWL on Mon, Dec 15), while China Eastern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from JPY 18,415 departing on Wed, Dec 10 and returning on Wed, Dec 17.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Guilin with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Juneyao Airlines Air China Shanghai Airlines Suparna 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 49 minutes to fly from Shanghai to Guilin.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Guilin 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 52 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Guilin. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Juneyao Airlines: -/-/-/-/-/-/- -- HO1147 (07:29) Air China: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CA8569 (21:32) Sichuan Airlines: -/-/-/-/-/-/- -- 3U4471 (07:29)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Guilin, 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 Mon, Dec 15, with one-way flights priced at just JPY 8,641.
    · 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 Guilin travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Guilin is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Guilin on December 15, 2025 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at JPY 8,640.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Guilin, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (PVG-KWL) is by far the most common option on this route: Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL).
  • The time difference between Guilin and Shanghai 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.

Flight from Shanghai to Guilin

Guilin is a picturesque city located in the south of China. It is known for a dramatic landscape of milestone karst hills. It is surrounded by two lakes at the center namely Shanhu and Ronghu. Boats travel across the two lakes. The lakeshore of Shanhu has twin pagodas, the sun and the moon which beautifully light up the sky at night. 

Tip: March to May and September to November is the best time to visit here. 

How to reach Guilin 

Guilin Airport known as Guilin Liangjiang International Airport is at a distance of 30 Kilometers west from the city i.e. a 40-minute drive from downtown city. From Shanghai to Guilin, there are a number of flights. Shanghai airlines operate direct flights from Shanghai to Guilin. Flight from Shanghai to Guilin usually takes an average of 2 hours 45 minutes. Air China offers cheap flights to Guilin. You can also check out the connecting flights which are serviced by multiple Airlines.

Tip: Try to book your tickets 2 months in advance so that you get the cheapest airfare rates. 

Places of interest in Guilin?

Guilin is a hot favorite city among travelers flocking to China. Guilin has the mighty Karst mountains and river Li as it’s the backdrop 

The city has a plethora of activities to offer ranging from hiking and river cruises to busy markets and sumptuous food. 

River cruise lets you enjoy natural beauty through this serene city which includes the karst mountains, rice fields, and grazing buffaloes. The trip is around 52 miles and takes four to five hours. 

You can also enjoy the beauty of Guilin by cycling around the place. You can opt for tours that combine cycling along with visits to tea plantation and river Li cruise. Cycling is an ideal way to burn calories while also enjoying the natural beauty. 

If you are a tea lover, then you must visit the tea plantation which houses around 250 tea plants. You can see a demo of how the tea leaves are plucked, processed and brewed.  

Sun and Moon towers or pagodas are unique to Guilin which is not to be missed. The sun tower stands at 41 meters high. It is made of copper. Moon tower which is made of marble is 35 meters high. There is a tunnel connecting the two towers which gives the visitors a beautiful view of the lake as they pass through. The towers are believed to represent the future of Guilin.

Tip: Always carry a camera so that you don’t miss any view.

Shop and Dine in Guilin

The markets of Guilin have a variety of products to shop from. The Xicheng Pedestrian street converts to a market in the evening loaded with stalls and colorful Knick-knacks. You can get a good deal with bargaining. Another famous shopping market is Little Hong Kong which is full of cheap clothes and accessories. 

Rice noodles in Guilian are very popular and can be consumed at any time in the day. The noodles are topped with pickled vegetables, different types of meat and peanuts. If you need extra spice, pepper and chili flakes can be added. These noodles are available in all the restaurants. 

Tip: Each restaurant adds its own flavor to the noodles. So, try a different one every day. 

There are a lot of flights from Shanghai to Guilin. You can customize your search to get the best prices based on your travel dates. Combine your Shanghai-Guilin flight booking along with discount hotel reservations for great dealsif you are traveling on a budget. 

 Experience the true beauty, shopping, dining, and other unique attractions by visiting Guilin with Trip.com.

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