Cheapest airlines flights from Yichang to Shanghai

You can pick from 3 carriers that fly from Yichang to Shanghai including China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, with China Eastern Airlines serving cheapest ticket on this route.

Search for direct flights from Yichang to Shanghai in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$67, and round-trip direct flights start at US$128.

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

Yichang to Shanghai Flight Details

The distance between Yichang and Shanghai is about 945.66 km. The average flying time from Yichang to Shanghai is around 1 hour 56 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$67
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$128
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance945.66 km
Average flight time1 hour 56 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines

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

The cheapest time to fly from Yichang to Shanghai: Jan 4 to Jan 11 — one-way prices start at US$66.

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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 Yichang to Shanghai (YIH-SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, China Eastern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$67 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. YIH to PVG on Tue, Jan 20), while China Eastern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$128 departing on Sat, Dec 13 and returning on Tue, Dec 16.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Yichang to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Shanghai Airlines Tianjin 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 1 hour 56 minutes to fly from Yichang 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 Yichang 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 15 flight per week flying from Yichang to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: -/M/-/W/-/F/- -- MU5394 (21:56) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU8458 (11:09) Shanghai Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FM9366 (11:09)
  • To find best deals on flights from Yichang 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 Tue, Jan 20, with one-way flights priced at just US$67.
    · 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 Yichang to Shanghai is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Yichang to Shanghai on December 30, 2025 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at US$66.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Yichang Sanxia International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (YIH-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 Yichang 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.