Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) to Guiyang Airport (KWE): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Guiyang Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Shanghai and Guiyang share the same timezone, UTC+8.
Every week, there are 46 Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Guiyang Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, pick the 06:45 Shanghai Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 22:00 with China Southern Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SHA to KWE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
There are plenty of direct flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Guiyang Airport to pick from. When organising your Guiyang trip, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this unmissable part of China:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Juneyao Airlines on this route.
With an impressive 96.04% of services arriving on schedule, Juneyao Airlines has the best on-time performance for SHA to KWE flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Guiyang Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SHA and KWE include:
Guangzhou Airport
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Xi An Xianyang Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) to Guiyang Airport (KWE)
At the moment, 45 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Guiyang Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 100 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SHA to KWE if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Guiyang Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SHA to KWE.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Guiyang Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
The address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart SHA reach their destination without delay.
To reach Shanghai Hongqiao Airport from central Shanghai, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near SHA? If you've booked an early flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Guiyang Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Guiyang Airport (KWE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Guiyang Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near KWE instead:
Getting from Guiyang Airport (KWE) to central Guiyang
KWE is located at No. 3 Rd.
From Guiyang Airport, Guiyang is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Guiyang Airport (KWE)
May is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Guiyang Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Guiyang in March.
When reserving your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Guiyang Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Guiyang, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SHA to KWE in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Nanchong is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Guiyang. Around 467 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Guiyang, Kunming is another essential stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Yunnan Grand View Garden, Colourful Yunnan Ancient City and Baosheng Temple.