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Flight deals from Shanghai Hongqiao to Guangzhou

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai Hongqiao to Guangzhou? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Guangzhou.90 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 May, returning Sun, 1 Jun.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, 31 May, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 90 €, select.
Guangzhou.96 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Jun, returning Tue, 3 Jun.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 96 €, select.
Guangzhou.103 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 May, returning Tue, 27 May.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, 24 May, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Tue, 27 May, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 103 €, select.
Guangzhou.109 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Sep, returning Fri, 3 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 109 €, select.
Guangzhou.109 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Aug, returning Tue, 2 Sep.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 109 €, select.
Guangzhou.109 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Sep, returning Thu, 18 Sep.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 109 €, select.
Guangzhou.109 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Oct, returning Sun, 12 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, 5 Oct, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Sun, 12 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 109 €, select.
Guangzhou.139 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Jun, returning Thu, 3 Jul.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From 139 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao to Guangzhou

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai Hongqiao to Guangzhou flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from 103 €
Jun
from 96 €
Jul
from 168 €
Aug
from 139 €
Sep
from 109 €
Oct
from 109 €
Nov
from 826 €
Dec
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Jan
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Feb
from 648 €
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Apr
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Direct flights from Shanghai Hongqiao to Guangzhou

Shanghai Hongqiao to Guangzhou: Alternative routes

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

Shanghai to Guangzhou: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found90 €
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time2 hrs, 26 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week400

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai Hongqiao to Guangzhou is 90 €. 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 26 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao to Guangzhou.
China Eastern, China Southern and Xiamen Airlines fly direct from Shanghai Hongqiao to Guangzhou.
As of May 2025, there are 400 flights per week flying from Shanghai Hongqiao to Guangzhou.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao to Guangzhou is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Guangzhou Airport on Saturday, 31 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 26 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 Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Spring Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Guangzhou.

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

  • Book a direct flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.

  • Shanghai and Guangzhou are in the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.

  • Flights from SHA to CAN start at 07:15 — the first with Spring Airlines. The last departure is at 22:30 with China Eastern Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 419 weekly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flights.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SHA to CAN flight.

  • You can expect longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

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

  • Spring Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

  • With an impressive 95.9% of services landing on schedule, China Southern Airlines is the most punctual carrier for SHA to CAN flights.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between SHA and CAN include:

    • Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport

    • Changsha Huanghua Airport

    • Jieyang Chaoshan Airport

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

  • At the moment, 41 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 90 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book seven months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SHA to CAN.

  • June is the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SHA to CAN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

Handy information about Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 85.58% of flights that depart SHA arrive at their destination without delay.

  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Have an early flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near SHA:

Arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou

  • You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.

  • From Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.

When to fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is April, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Guangzhou based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Book your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport for August if you want to explore Guangzhou during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SHA to CAN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.

Explore more of China

  • Guangzhou has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be explored. About 105 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou, a visit to Shenzhen will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.

  • Around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou, Dongguan is another essential stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.

Plan the rest of your trip from Shanghai to Guangzhou

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