Flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai at a glance

Everything passengers ask about the flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai, in one place. China Southern, China Eastern, Air China and Juneyao operate the route non-stop, with a flight time of about 2 hours 30 minutes, 10+ a day. Departures are from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN); arrival is at Shanghai Hongqiao or Pudong (SHA / PVG). Haqqi Tours offers the ticket in economy and business, tells you which fare includes checked baggage and which does not, and confirms the cost in the WhatsApp chat before you commit to anything.

• Route: Guangzhou to Shanghai
• Airlines: China Southern, China Eastern, Air China and Juneyao
• Flight time: about 2 hours 30 minutes
• Type: non-stop
• Frequency: 10+ a day
• Departure airport: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
• Arrival airport: Shanghai Hongqiao or Pudong (SHA / PVG)
• Classes: economy and business
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation on WhatsApp, e-ticket by message

Best time to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Spring and autumn are pleasant; summer is hot and humid with the rainy season in June; winter is cold and damp; the October holiday week is the busiest. For the fare itself, the cheapest flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai are found outside school holidays and major events, on mid-week days, booked early. Peak weeks sell out first and cost most; shoulder months give the best mix of weather, availability and price.

Return flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou

We book the return leg from Shanghai to Guangzhou just as easily, generally on the same ticket. Booking both directions together lets us compare a return fare against two singles - on some airlines the return is much cheaper, on others two one-ways with different carriers win. Tell us the day you want to come back on the form and we send both directions with the cost.

How much is a flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

"How much is the Guangzhou to Shanghai flight?" is the question we get most, and the honest answer is that it moves every day. Low fares open months ahead and disappear as seats sell; peak seasons, school holidays and the most convenient departure times cost more; a fare with a checked bag and a flexible ticket cost more than a hand-luggage-only seat. Haqqi Tours arranges the current cost for your date in a few minutes of receiving the form - the actual fare, not an estimate.

Let us know for two or three options and we send the cost of each - for example the cheapest fare with hand luggage only, the same flight with a checked bag, and the best-timed departure of the day - so the comparison is in front of you before you book.

Cheapest flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai: how to pay less

A cheap Guangzhou to Shanghai flight ticket is rarely luck. It is the right airline, the right day and the right fare class - which is what we verify for you:

• Pack to the fare: a hand-luggage-only ticket is cheaper if you do not need a checked bag
• Compare airlines - on this route the cheapest carrier changes from day to day
• Book both directions together when a return fare is cheaper than two singles, which we check
• Ask about infant and child fares and about group bookings for four or more
• Book early - low fare tiers open months ahead and sell first, especially for holidays
• Fly mid-week - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday departures are typically cheaper than Friday, Sunday and Monday

Send us the form with your dates and we tell you which departure is the cheapest flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai that day and what a slightly different day would cost.

How to book flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai with Haqqi Tours

Booking a flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai with us takes a few minutes and one conversation. Fill in the booking form on this page with your travel date, whether you want a one-way or a return, how many adults and children are flying and the class you prefer. Our team then messages you by WhatsApp to check your booking: we confirm the flights available that day, the carrier, the baggage included and the cost. You choose, we book, and the e-ticket arrives in the same chat.

• Step 1 - fill out the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children, class
• Step 2 - we message you through WhatsApp with the flights, the baggage included and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the flight you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the electronic ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Shanghai

Haqqi Tours also provides what happens around the flight: a private transfer to the airport in Guangzhou, a driver at Shanghai Hongqiao or Pudong (SHA / PVG) with your name, and tours in Shanghai. Mention it in the WhatsApp chat and it goes on the same confirmation.

Airlines flying from Guangzhou to Shanghai

China Southern, China Eastern, Air China and Juneyao fly the Guangzhou to Shanghai route, non-stop. They differ in baggage rules, seat pitch, meals and the airports they use as much as in price, so the cheapest fare is not always the best value. Haqqi Tours lays the options out plainly: which fare includes a checked bag, which airline flies at the time you want, and which is the better choice for a family or a business trip.

• China Southern - Guangzhou to Shanghai
• China Eastern - Guangzhou to Shanghai
• Air China - Guangzhou to Shanghai
• Juneyao - Guangzhou to Shanghai

Departure: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) is where the Guangzhou to Shanghai flight begins. Terminals, gates and closing times are in the confirmation we send, with a note on the airport's security and passport checks. Arrive with a proper margin; low-cost carriers in particular close bag drop strictly on time.

• Check the baggage included in your fare - we tell you before you book
• Haqqi Tours can provide a private transfer from your hotel in Guangzhou to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
• Let us know about the terminal and fast-track options at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
• Arrive about 2 hours before an international departure, 90 minutes before a domestic one

Arrival: Shanghai Hongqiao or Pudong (SHA / PVG) and getting into Shanghai

Arrival is at Shanghai Hongqiao or Pudong (SHA / PVG), and the first decision is how to reach the city. Shanghai is China's largest city, split by the Huangpu river between the Bund's colonial waterfront and Pudong's towers; Pudong International (PVG) is about 45 km east of the centre and Hongqiao (SHA) about 15 km west, beside the high-speed rail station. We provide airport transfers in Shanghai with a driver at arrivals, and we also tell you honestly if the train or metro from the airport is the better choice for where you are staying.

Onward flights or trains from Shanghai the same day can be added to the booking; let us know and we choose a Guangzhou to Shanghai departure that leaves a safe connection.

Baggage, seats and classes on the Guangzhou to Shanghai flight

On board, the Guangzhou to Shanghai flight is about 2 hours 30 minutes: economy is perfectly comfortable, and business class adds a bigger seat, a meal and lounge access for those who want it. Baggage rules differ by airline and fare; children and infants have their own allowances. Tell us who is flying and what you are carrying and we choose accordingly.

• Cabin bag on every fare; checked bag included on full-service fares, optional on low-cost ones
• Adding baggage at booking is cheaper than at the airport - we add it for you
• Seat selection free or paid depending on the airline; families seated together on request
• Infants under two travel on a lap at a reduced fare; children have their own seat and fare

Flying with children, families and groups from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Three things to know about the flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai with children: infants under two fly on a lap, children get their own seat and usually a lower fare, and a folding pushchair goes free. Groups get seats together and, on many airlines, a group rate. Let us know the numbers and we handle the rest, including the transfer with enough room for everyone.

Things to do in Shanghai when you land

a Huangpu river cruise, Tianzifang, Zhujiajiao water town, the Bund at night and the Shanghai Tower and Oriental Pearl are what most travellers come to Shanghai for. Shanghai is China's largest city, split by the Huangpu river between the Bund's colonial waterfront and Pudong's towers; Pudong International (PVG) is about 45 km east of the centre and Hongqiao (SHA) about 15 km west, beside the high-speed rail station. Eat xiaolongbao soup dumplings, shengjianbao and hairy crab in season while you are there.

Haqqi Tours provides guided tours, tickets, airport transfers and private drivers in Shanghai; ask when you book the flight and we send the options.

Why book your Guangzhou to Shanghai flight with Haqqi Tours

Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai every day. We provide the ticket in your name, the fare with the right baggage, the seats you want, the cheapest option for the date you travel, and a human on WhatsApp in Arabic and English before, during and after the trip. Around the flight, we offer airport transfers, tours and hotels in both cities. Fill in the form above; we message you with the price; you decide.