Shanghai - Guangzhou Flights

Basic Facts:

Distance: 1,308 km (813 mi)

Operated at: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)/ Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

Frequency: About 40 pairs a day

Flight Time: Around 2H25M to 2H45M

Ticket Fare: CNY 1,450 for full economy class tickets, CNY 5,920 for full first class tickets

Shanghai - Guangzhou Flights Schedule

Flight No.	Departure	Arrival
HO1077	07:40 from Hongqiao Airport	10:10
FM9309	10:30 from Hongqiao Airport	13:05
CA1837	12:35 from Hongqiao Airport	15:00
MU5309	15:00 from Hongqiao Airport	17:35
MF1535	21:50 from Hongqiao Airport	00:35 next day

Over 40 departures from 08:30 to 21:50; duration is 2H25M to 2H45M.

Guangzhou - Shanghai Flights Schedule

Flight No.	Departure	Arrival
9C8930	06:45	09:00 at Hongqiao Airport
CZ3531	10:00	12:10 at Hongqiao Airport
CZ3525	13:00	15:10 at Hongqiao Airport
CA1829	16:20	18:10 at Hongqiao Airport
MF1544	20:00	22:10 at Hongqiao Airport

Over 40 departures from 06:45 to 22:10; duration is 2H10M to 2H15M.

Shanghai - Guangzhou Flights FAQs

Q: How long does it take to travel from Shanghai to Guangzhou by flight?
A: The Shanghai to Guangzhou flight time is about 2.5 hours.

Q: How many direct flights to Shanghai are in service from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) every day?
A: The number of direct flights to Shanghai from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is around 42 every day.

Q: What is the distance of the Guangzhou to Shanghai flights?
A: The flying distance of the Guangzhou to Shanghai flights is 1,308 km (813 mi).

Q: How much does the Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) flight cost?
A: The full price of the economy class ticket of PVG - CAN flights is CNY 1.450. During public holidays and festivals like the Chinese New Year, the air tickets are usually sold at full price. In high season from April to October, the air tickets normally enjoy a 20% - 40% off discount; in low season from November to next March, the air tickets normally enjoy a 30% - 60% off discount.

Q: How to find cheap flights from Guangzhou (CAN) to Shanghai (PVG or SHA)?
A: Usually, if you want to get a cheap flight to Guangzhou, you should better check the air ticket prices 3 months before departure, and make a reservation when attractive discounts pop up. Also, if you don’t have high demand about the services on the planes, you can book tickets from low-cost airlines, but do pay attention to the exact luggage allowance, because the charge of the excess luggage is very costly.

Popular Flights between Major China Cities:

Why not take a train?

- Last updated on Mar. 11, 2022 -

Questions & Answers on Shanghai - Guangzhou Flights

Asked by William Legin from USA | Dec. 21, 2015 20:02

What is the best conection between New York City (JFK) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

How long is the flight?
How many flights are weekly?
What is the best price for round trip?

Answers (1)

Answered by Wally | Dec. 21, 2015 23:41

What is the date for the trip? I think there is a direct flight CZ300 to Guangzhou and need about 16 hours. You are also able to connect at city like Shanghai, Los Angeles or Moscow etc. The price also depends on your date. As i can see, the price sometimes may around USD1,000 to 1,200 for around trip.

Asked by Kevin from MALAYSIA | Dec. 21, 2011 03:18

What is the faster transport I can get from Hangzhou to Shanghai?

Answers (1)

Answered by Mr. Dobie | Dec. 22, 2011 03:36

The fastest way is to take a high speed train directly, which just costs around 1hr. And there are many high-speed trains operating on the route.

Asked by abdul rasid from MALAYSIA | Jul. 11, 2011 09:31

How do l travel from Kuala Lumpur to Zhengzhou

which is the best city that l can get a transit

Answers (1)

Answered by Mr. Lan | Jul. 12, 2011 04:34

One flight MU540 of China Eastern Airlines is available daily from Kuala Lumpur to Zhengzhou, departing at 01:50 and reaching Zhengzhou at 10:40. Or, you could reach Guangzhou first and then to Zhengzhou.

Asked by abdul rasid from MALAYSIA | Jul. 11, 2011 09:28

How do l get to Zhengzhou from Kuala Lumpur

Answers (1)

Answered by Mr. Lan | Jul. 12, 2011 04:33

You could take the flight MU540 to Zhengzhou directly or transfer at Guangzhou. And several direct flights are operating everyday.