Flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou Starting at £40

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FAQ

When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Guangzhou (CAN) the cheapest?

Airlines adjust prices for flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
How long is the flight from Shanghai (SHA) to Guangzhou (CAN)?

It takes about 2 hours 37 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Guangzhou (CAN).
What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Guangzhou?
- The distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to downtown is about 28km, by taxi about 40 minutes.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Guangzhou (CAN)?

Airlines with flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Guangzhou (CAN): Xiamen Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sichuan Airlines, 9 Air, Hainan Airlines, Air China, American Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and China Eastern Airlines.
What's the most popular airline for direct flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Guangzhou (CAN)?

China Southern Airlines operates 59 direct flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Guangzhou (CAN).
How many airports in Guangzhou (CAN)?

There are 1 airport(s) in Guangzhou (CAN): Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

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Flight Information from Shanghai to Guangzhou

Cheapest one-way flight price	£39
Cheapest return ticket price	£84
Off-season travel month	February
Peak season for travel	June
Flight distance	1,169.9km
Average flight time	2 hours 37 minutes
Popular airline	Sichuan Airlines