Cheapest airlines flights from Shanghai to Wuhan

You can choose from 6 airlines that fly from Shanghai to Wuhan, including China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Xiamen Airlines. China Southern Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Shanghai Airlines logo Shanghai Airlines
Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Wuhan according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Shanghai to Wuhan in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$46, and round-trip direct flights start at US$104.

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

Shanghai to Wuhan Flight Details

The distance between Shanghai and Wuhan is about 683.51 km. The average flying time from Shanghai to Wuhan is around 2 hours 3 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 priceUS$46
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$104
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance683.51 km
Average flight time2 hours 3 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Wuhan route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Wuhan

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

The average price of one-way flights from Shanghai to Wuhan purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Wuhan is Feb, with an average price of US$80; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Jan, with an average price of up to US$166.

US$166
US$123
US$80
US$37
    Cheapest
  • US$166
    Jan
  • US$80
    Feb
  • US$97
    Mar
  • US$108
    Apr
  • US$102
    May
  • US$105
    Jun
  • US$115
    Jul
  • US$111
    Aug
  • US$111
    Sep
  • US$98
    Oct
  • US$103
    Nov
  • US$90
    Dec

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai to Wuhan?

Average weekly flight prices from Shanghai to Wuhan by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Wuhan is Sat, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Fri, as prices are usually highest then.

US$117
US$102
US$86
US$71
    Cheapest
  • US$104
    Mon
  • US$96
    Tue
  • US$117
    Wed
  • US$103
    Thu
  • US$117
    Fri
  • US$86
    Sat
  • US$107
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Wuhan (SHA-WUH)?

    Based on Trip.com data, China Southern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$46 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to WUH on Sat, Jan 24), while China Eastern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$104 departing on Sun, Jan 25 and returning on Sun, Feb 1.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Wuhan with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines China Southern Airlines Xiamen Airlines Shanghai Airlines Sichuan 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 3 minutes to fly from Shanghai to Wuhan.
  • 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 Wuhan 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 95 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Wuhan. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU2504 (06:37) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU2524 (12:25) Xiamen Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MF3301 (22:06)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Wuhan, 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 Sat, Jan 24, with one-way flights priced at just US$46.
    · 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 Southern 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 Wuhan travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Wuhan is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Wuhan on January 24, 2026 with China Southern Airlines, with prices starting at US$45.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Wuhan, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (PVG-WUH) is by far the most common option on this route: Wuhan Hannan Airport (HN3) Wuhan Hannan Airport (WHN) Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH).
  • The time difference between Wuhan 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Wuhan

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Juneyao Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Shanghai to Wuhan, with fares starting at US$91.

US$75
US$91
US$107
US$123
US$139
Juneyao Airlines
US$91
Juneyao Airlines
China Southern Airlines
US$94
China Southern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
US$112
China Eastern Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
US$119
Sichuan Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
US$133
Shanghai Airlines
Xiamen Airlines
US$139
Xiamen Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Shanghai to Wuhan?

Total flights from Shanghai to Wuhan 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 Shanghai to Wuhan, with 90 flights per week.

0
15
53
90
Xiamen Airlines
90
Xiamen Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
82
China Eastern Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
48
Juneyao Airlines
China Southern Airlines
25
China Southern Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
21
Sichuan Airlines
Etihad Airways
15
Etihad Airways

How many flights fly from Shanghai to Wuhan daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Shanghai to Wuhan 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 Shanghai to Wuhan is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Thursday.

192
174
155
137
Highest
156
Mon
158
Tue
158
Wed
155
Thu
192
Fri
177
Sat
158
Sun