Are there direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

Yes, direct flights are available. Minimum direct price — from $73.

Cheap flights Guangzhou — Shanghai from $73

Q: How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

Approximate flight time — 1h 56m.

Q: How much do flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai cost?

The minimum price over 3 months — from $73 on 16.12.2026.

Q: Which airlines fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

This route is served by 7 airlines: Spring Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Air China, 9 Air, Juneyao Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shanghai Airlines.

Q: From which airports does Guangzhou operate flights?

From Guangzhou: CAN (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport).

Q: To which airports in Shanghai do flights arrive?

To Shanghai: PVG (Shanghai Pudong International Airport), SHA (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport).

Q: Which day of the week is cheapest?

The cheapest day of the week — Wednesday.

Q: When is the best time to buy tickets Guangzhou — Shanghai?

Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.

How many travellers?

Adults

12+ years

Children

2–11 years

Infants

under 2

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Cheapest: $73 on 16.12.2026

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Cheapest flights found

16 Dec 2026, Wed

Spring Airlines 9C 6892

04:00

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

06:15

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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09 Dec 2026, Wed

Spring Airlines 9C 8544

07:15

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

09:30

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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02 Dec 2026, Wed

Spring Airlines 9C 8930

01:45

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

04:00

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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15 Dec 2026, Tue

Shenzhen Airlines ZH 9533

03:40

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

06:00

PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport

2h 20m Direct

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08 Dec 2026, Tue

Air China CA 1866

16:15

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

18:15

PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport

2h Direct

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11 Dec 2026, Fri

Spring Airlines 9C 8930

01:45

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

04:00

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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28 Nov 2026, Sat

Juneyao Airlines HO 1868

15:20

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

17:30

PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport

2h 10m Direct

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24 Nov 2026, Tue

Hainan Airlines HU 7231

15:40

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

18:00

PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport

2h 20m Direct

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18 Dec 2026, Fri

Spring Airlines 9C 8930

01:45

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

04:00

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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23 Dec 2026, Wed

Spring Airlines 9C 8836

05:55

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

08:10

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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13 Nov 2026, Fri

Spring Airlines 9C 8930

01:45

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

04:00

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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05 Dec 2026, Sat

Juneyao Airlines HO 1868

15:20

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

17:30

PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport

2h 10m Direct

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from $73

46 flights

All flights 46 days

11 Nov 2026, Wed

Shanghai Airlines FM 9320

15:30

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

17:30

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h Direct

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12 Nov 2026, Thu

Spring Airlines 9C 8932

16:35

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

18:50

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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13 Nov 2026, Fri

Spring Airlines 9C 8930

01:45

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

04:00

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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14 Nov 2026, Sat

Shanghai Airlines FM 9320

15:30

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

17:30

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h Direct

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15 Nov 2026, Sun

Shanghai Airlines FM 111

14:30

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

16:55

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 25m Direct

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16 Nov 2026, Mon

9 Air AQ 1005

01:50

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

04:15

PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport

2h 25m Direct

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17 Nov 2026, Tue

Shenzhen Airlines ZH 9533

03:40

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

06:00

PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport

2h 20m Direct

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18 Nov 2026, Wed

Shenzhen Airlines ZH 9533

03:40

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

06:00

PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport

2h 20m Direct

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19 Nov 2026, Thu

9 Air AQ 1005

02:30

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

04:45

PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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20 Nov 2026, Fri

9 Air AQ 1005

01:50

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

04:15

PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport

2h 25m Direct

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21 Nov 2026, Sat

Spring Airlines 9C 8932

16:35

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

18:50

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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22 Nov 2026, Sun

9 Air AQ 1005

01:50

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

04:15

PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport

2h 25m Direct

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23 Nov 2026, Mon

Juneyao Airlines HO 1868

15:20

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

17:30

PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport

2h 10m Direct

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24 Nov 2026, Tue

Hainan Airlines HU 7231

15:40

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

18:00

PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport

2h 20m Direct

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25 Nov 2026, Wed

Hainan Airlines HU 7231

15:40

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

18:00

PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport

2h 20m Direct

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26 Nov 2026, Thu

Shenzhen Airlines ZH 9533

03:40

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

06:00

PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport

2h 20m Direct

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27 Nov 2026, Fri

Hainan Airlines HU 7431

03:30

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

06:00

PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport

2h 30m Direct

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28 Nov 2026, Sat

Juneyao Airlines HO 1868

15:20

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

17:30

PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport

2h 10m Direct

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29 Nov 2026, Sun

Hainan Airlines HU 7131

02:05

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

04:20

PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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30 Nov 2026, Mon

Juneyao Airlines HO 1868

15:20

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

17:30

PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport

2h 10m Direct

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01 Dec 2026, Tue

Hainan Airlines HU 7131

02:05

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

04:20

PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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02 Dec 2026, Wed

Spring Airlines 9C 8930

01:45

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

04:00

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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03 Dec 2026, Thu

Spring Airlines 9C 8932

16:35

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

18:50

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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04 Dec 2026, Fri

Spring Airlines 9C 8930

01:45

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

04:00

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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05 Dec 2026, Sat

Juneyao Airlines HO 1868

15:20

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

17:30

PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport

2h 10m Direct

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08 Dec 2026, Tue

Air China CA 1866

16:15

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

18:15

PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport

2h Direct

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09 Dec 2026, Wed

Spring Airlines 9C 8544

07:15

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

09:30

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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10 Dec 2026, Thu

Spring Airlines 9C 8930

01:45

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

04:00

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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11 Dec 2026, Fri

Spring Airlines 9C 8930

01:45

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

04:00

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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12 Dec 2026, Sat

Spring Airlines 9C 8930

01:45

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

04:00

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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13 Dec 2026, Sun

Spring Airlines 9C 8930

01:45

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

04:00

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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14 Dec 2026, Mon

Spring Airlines 9C 8932

16:35

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

18:50

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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15 Dec 2026, Tue

Shenzhen Airlines ZH 9533

03:40

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

06:00

PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport

2h 20m Direct

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16 Dec 2026, Wed

Spring Airlines 9C 6892

04:00

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

06:15

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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17 Dec 2026, Thu

Spring Airlines 9C 8930

01:45

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

04:00

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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18 Dec 2026, Fri

Spring Airlines 9C 8930

01:45

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

04:00

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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20 Dec 2026, Sun

Spring Airlines 9C 8930

01:45

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

04:00

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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21 Dec 2026, Mon

Spring Airlines 9C 8932

16:35

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

18:50

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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22 Dec 2026, Tue

Spring Airlines 9C 8856

13:05

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

15:20

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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23 Dec 2026, Wed

Spring Airlines 9C 8836

05:55

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

08:10

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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24 Dec 2026, Thu

9 Air AQ 1005

02:30

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

04:45

PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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25 Dec 2026, Fri

Hainan Airlines HU 7131

02:05

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

04:20

PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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26 Dec 2026, Sat

Spring Airlines 9C 8856

13:05

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

15:20

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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28 Dec 2026, Mon

Spring Airlines 9C 8930

01:45

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

04:00

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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29 Dec 2026, Tue

Spring Airlines 9C 8932

16:35

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

18:50

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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30 Dec 2026, Wed

Spring Airlines 9C 8932

16:35

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

18:50

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

2h 15m Direct

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Route characteristics

Distance

1 212 km

Flight time

1h 56m

Time difference

+0h

Minimum price

from $73 (16.12.2026)

Average price

$86

Maximum price

$120

Departures per week

Cheapest day

Wednesday

Departure airports (1)

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Arrival airports (2)

PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Airlines (7)

9C Spring Airlines ZH Shenzhen Airlines CA Air China AQ 9 Air HO Juneyao Airlines HU Hainan Airlines FM Shanghai Airlines

Agencies (7)

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Prices by day of week

Price trend by month

Airlines — cheapest prices 7

Spring Airlines

Low-cost 45 flights · 45 days

$66

Shenzhen Airlines

4 flights · 4 days

$74

Air China

1 flights · 1 days

$75

9 Air

Low-cost 9 flights · 9 days

$77

Juneyao Airlines

4 flights · 4 days

$80

Hainan Airlines

6 flights · 6 days

$82

Shanghai Airlines

3 flights · 3 days

$88

Where to buy tickets 7

Авиасейлс

13 tickets · 13 days

from $66

Clickavia

37 tickets · 37 days

from $67

Kiwi.com

5 tickets · 5 days

from $73

Kupi.com

5 tickets · 5 days

from $80

Biletix

7 tickets · 7 days

from $85

OneTwoTrip

4 tickets · 4 days

from $86

Onetwotrip.kz

1 tickets · 1 days

from $102

Airports

From — Guangzhou (1)

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

To — Shanghai (2)

PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Other destinations from Guangzhou

Frequently asked questions about the route Guangzhou — Shanghai

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

Approximate flight time — 1h 56m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.

What is the distance from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

The straight-line distance — 1 212 km.

How much do flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai cost?

The minimum price over 3 months — from $73 on 16.12.2026.

What is the average ticket price?

The average price — $86. Range: $73 — $120.

What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Shanghai?

The difference — +0h.

From which airports does Guangzhou operate flights?

From Guangzhou: CAN (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport).

To which airports in Shanghai do flights arrive?

To Shanghai: PVG (Shanghai Pudong International Airport), SHA (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport).

Which airlines fly this route?

This route is served by 7 airlines: Spring Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Air China, 9 Air, Juneyao Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shanghai Airlines.

Are there direct flights?

Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $73. Total direct flights found: 46.

Which day of the week is cheapest?

The cheapest day of the week — Wednesday.

When is the best time to buy tickets?

Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.

How do I book flights?

Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.

About the route Guangzhou — Shanghai

Flights Guangzhou — Shanghai is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 1 212 km. Flight time 1h 56m. Time difference +0h.

From Guangzhou (CAN) flights depart from 1 airport: CAN. To Shanghai (SHA) — 2 arrival airports: PVG, SHA.

7 airlines operate on this route: Spring Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Air China, 9 Air, Juneyao Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shanghai Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $73 (16.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $86, ranging from $73 to $120. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Wednesday.

Other destinations in China from Guangzhou

Cheap flights Guangzhou — Shanghai

From — Guangzhou (1)

To — Shanghai (2)

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