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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Guangzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $159. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Shanghai.$157 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $157, select.

Shanghai.$157 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $157, select.

Shanghai.$157 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $157, select.

Shanghai.$157 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $157, select.

Shanghai.$157 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $157, select.

Shanghai.$159 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $159, select.

Shanghai.$163 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $163, select.

Shanghai.$170 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep, returning Fri, 9 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $170, select.

Shanghai.$180 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Dec, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $180, select.

Shanghai.$186 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $186, select.

Shanghai.$203 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $203, select.

Shanghai.$204 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Mar, returning Sat, 20 Mar.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $204, select.

Shanghai.$204 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Feb, returning Wed, 24 Feb.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $204, select.

Shanghai.$229 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Feb, returning Sat, 13 Mar.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $229, select.

Shanghai.$229 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $229, select.

Shanghai.$851 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Jun, returning Fri, 16 Jul.Return flight with Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with Shanghai Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Fri, 18 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Fri, 16 Jul, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $851, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai Hongqiao

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Guangzhou to Shanghai Hongqiao flights are currently cheapest in October.

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Guangzhou to Shanghai: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$157
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	2 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airline	China Southern
Average flights per week	458

Finding cheap flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai Hongqiao: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai Hongqiao?

The best price we found for a return flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai Hongqiao is $157. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai Hongqiao?

2 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Guangzhou to Shanghai Hongqiao.

Which airlines fly direct from Guangzhou to Shanghai Hongqiao?

China Southern, China Eastern and Xiamen Airlines fly direct from Guangzhou to Shanghai Hongqiao.

How many flights are there a week from Guangzhou to Shanghai Hongqiao?

As of August 2026, there are 477 flights per week flying from Guangzhou to Shanghai Hongqiao.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai Hongqiao?

The cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai Hongqiao is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Guangzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Guangzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Guangzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Shanghai Hongqiao?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Shanghai?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Guangzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao with?

Currently, Spring Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Hongqiao.

Flying from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA): what you need to know

Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Guangzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.
Guangzhou and Shanghai are in the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
There are 277 Guangzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport flights each week.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your CAN to SHA flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
There are plenty of direct flights from Guangzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to pick from. When organising your Shanghai journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this unmissable corner of China:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is China Southern.
With a dependable 90.24% of services arriving as scheduled, China Southern has the best on-time record for CAN to SHA flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Guangzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between CAN and SHA include:
- Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
- Xiamen Airport
- Changsha Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)

The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Guangzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport flight is $76. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $157. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from CAN to SHA, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from CAN to SHA is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Guangzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Guangzhou Airport (CAN)

CAN is located at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from CAN land at their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
Central Guangzhou to Guangzhou Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near CAN? If you're catching an early flight from Guangzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)

Book a hotel near SHA if you're on a late Guangzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Shanghai Hongqiao Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Shanghai that don't always get the spotlight.
Book your ride from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport several weeks ahead to secure the best deal. If you're going away during peak season, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.

When to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)

The quietest month for a flight from Guangzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Shanghai based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Guangzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CAN to SHA in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.

Explore more of China

Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've seen Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
If there's time to check out another great destination in China, head for Suzhou, roughly 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road are the start of reasons to visit.