105 € Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Shenzhen Bao'an International

Flying from Shanghai to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX): What you need to know

• Start your trip planning by looking up the best departure point for your flight from Shanghai to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX). Explore the options for taking off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), two of the city's main airports.

• Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 40 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Shanghai to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight.

• Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is located in Shenzhen. The city's timezone is UTC+8 — the same as Shanghai.

• The most popular route is from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), with 138 direct services every week. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from PVG to SZX is the 6:40am Hainan Airlines service. If a later start suits your schedule, the final departure is at 10:30pm with Donghai Airlines.

• For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Shanghai to SZX.

• With more people on the move during high season, it's wise to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for extra wait times.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

• Take the express route from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Nonstop flights from Shanghai to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) operate from here.

• These are some of the most popular airlines offering direct flights from Shanghai to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport jetting out of PVG:

  • Shenzhen Airlines

  • Hainan Airlines

  • China Eastern Airlines

  • Suparna Airlines

  • China Southern Airlines

• The airline with the highest booking numbers between PVG and SZX is Shenzhen Airlines.

• The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is Suparna Airlines.

• PVG is about 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.

• Catching an early flight from Shanghai to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport:

  • Vienna International Hotel Shanghai Pudong International Toursim Resort Airport

  • Jinjiang Inn Select (Shanghai Pudong Airport)

  • Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Shanghai Pudong Airport

• 78.11% of flights that take off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

• You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

• You can book a direct Shanghai to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) plane ticket with departures from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Decide if leaving from SHA is a better fit for your trip.

• You'll have no trouble finding airlines that operate direct flights from Shanghai to SZX. Here's a list of carriers flying nonstop to your destination from SHA:

  • China Southern Airlines

  • China Eastern Airlines

  • Juneyao Airlines

  • Spring Airlines

  • Shenzhen Airlines

• On the SHA to SZX route, China Southern Airlines is the preferred choice of many.

• Go with Shanghai Airlines for the most punctual service. Its flights between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport land as scheduled 94.74% of the time.

• SHA is approximately 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It'll take 20 minutes or so to reach the airport when driving from the city centre.

• Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your Shanghai to SZX flight:

  • YaTi by Artyzen Hongqiao Shanghai.

  • Grand Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao

  • Cordis Shanghai Hongqiao (Langham Hospitality Group)

• Most flights that depart Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport land at their destination as expected. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 85.58%.

• You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

About Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

• Consider staying in a hotel near SZX if you're catching a late flight from Shanghai to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Tianhe Hotel

  • Vienna International Hotel (Shenzhen Airport Hangcheng)

  • Tianhe Hotel (Shenzhen Baoan Airport)

• SZX is located at Airport 9th Rd.

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

• At the moment, 46 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 105 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

• Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Shanghai to SZX. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.

• The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Shanghai to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.

• You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Shanghai to SZX.

• Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Shanghai to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.

The best time to fly from Shanghai to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

• Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Shenzhen. July is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.

• The warmest month in Shenzhen is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Shanghai to SZX plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

• January has temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Shenzhen

• When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Shenzhen right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Shanghai to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport:

  • Insail Hotel (Shenzhen Luohu Dongmen)

  • Innogo Hotel Shenzhen (LuoHu Port)

  • Proud Way Hotel Shenzhen

• There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes are top attractions which should be on every Shenzhen itinerary.

Explore more of China

• Shenzhen will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be discovered. About 80 kilometres north-west of Shenzhen, a visit to Guangzhou will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like 珠江夜景, Yuyuan Garden and Shamian Island.

• Shantou is another essential stop in China and is around 306 kilometres east of Shenzhen. No trip is complete without a visit to Shantou Old Town, Beishan Bay and Longhu Beach Tourist Resort.