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154 € Cheap Flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai Pudong

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai Pudong? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.154 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar, returning Fri, 27 Mar.Return flight with Shenzhen Airlines and Shanghai Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Shenzhen Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Shanghai Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From 154 €, select.
Shanghai.240 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Feb, returning Thu, 19 Feb.Return flight with Juneyao Airlines and China Southern.Outbound direct flight with Juneyao Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 12 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 19 Feb, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From 240 €, select.
Shanghai.265 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Jun, returning Sun, 7 Jun.Return flight with Thai LionAir and Thai AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with Thai LionAir, departs from Guangzhou on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From 265 €, select.
Shanghai.267 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Jul, returning Mon, 6 Jul.Return flight with Thai LionAir and Thai AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with Thai LionAir, departs from Guangzhou on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From 267 €, select.
Shanghai.271 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 May, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with VietJet Air and Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Guangzhou on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From 271 €, select.
Shanghai.273 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with China Eastern and China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Guangzhou on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From 273 €, select.
Shanghai.292 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr, returning Sun, 5 Apr.Return flight with Thai AirAsia and Thai AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Guangzhou on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 5 Apr, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From 292 €, select.
Shanghai.315 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Feb, returning Fri, 6 Mar.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Guangzhou on Tue, 24 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 6 Mar, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From 315 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai Pudong

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Guangzhou to Shanghai Pudong flights are currently cheapest in March.
Feb
from 240 €
Mar
from 154 €
Apr
from 292 €
May
from 271 €
Jun
from 265 €
Jul
from 267 €
Aug
from 491 €
Sep
from 484 €
Oct
from 485 €
Nov
from 396 €
Dec
from 486 €
Jan
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Direct flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai Pudong

Guangzhou to Shanghai Pudong: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Guangzhou to Shanghai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Shanghai Pudong.

Shanghai Hongqiao

14km from central Shanghai
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from 79 €
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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai
from 154 €
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Guangzhou to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found154 €
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time2 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week218

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai Pudong is 154 €. 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.
2 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Guangzhou to Shanghai Pudong.
China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines and China Southern fly direct from Guangzhou to Shanghai Pudong.
As of February 2026, there are 218 flights per week flying from Guangzhou to Shanghai Pudong.
The cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai Pudong is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Guangzhou Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Wednesday, 25 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
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 Pudong 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.
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.
Currently, Shenzhen Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Pudong.

Travelling from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know

  • Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

  • Guangzhou and Shanghai are in the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.

  • Take your pick of 126 weekly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flights. The 00:00 departure with 9 Air Co is the earliest flight available. China Southern Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:10.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your CAN to PVG flight.

  • During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.

  • There are plenty of direct flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport to pick from. When organising your Shanghai journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this exciting part of China:

  • The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is 9 Air Co.

  • Shanghai Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for CAN to PVG flights, with 89.35% of services landing on schedule.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CAN and PVG:

    • Wenzhou Longwan International Airport

    • Wuhan Tianhe International Airport

    • Jieyang Chaoshan Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • 57 € is the lowest price for a one-way Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 154 €. These fares may change based on demand and availability.

  • To secure cheap tickets from CAN to PVG, reserve your trip six months before your planned departure.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CAN to PVG.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

Handy information about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai

  • The street address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.

  • From Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.

When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Shanghai. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CAN to PVG sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of China

  • You've visited Shanghai, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Travel about 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to check off its must-visit sights. From Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum to Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai, Suzhou is another essential stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.

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