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Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Jinan

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Jinan

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Shanghai to Jinan, including China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines offers the lowest prices on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Jinan according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Jinan in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at S$ 99, and round-trip direct tickets start at S$ 190.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flying from Shanghai to Jinan

The distance between Shanghai and Jinan is approximately 745.64km. It takes around 8 hours 27 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Jinan. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceS$ 99
Cheapest return ticket priceS$ 190
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance745.64km
Average flight time8 hours 27 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Jinan route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Jinan.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Shanghai to Jinan?

The average price of one-way flights from Shanghai to Jinan purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Jinan is March, with an average price of S$ 104, and the most expensive month is February, with an average price of up to S$ 171.

S$ 171
S$ 138
S$ 104
S$ 71
    Cheapest
  • S$ 168
    Jun
  • S$ 160
    Jul
  • S$ 154
    Aug
  • S$ 138
    Sep
  • S$ 111
    Oct
  • S$ 113
    Nov
  • S$ 129
    Dec
  • S$ 124
    Jan
  • S$ 171
    Feb
  • S$ 104
    Mar
  • S$ 150
    Apr
  • S$ 132
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Jinan (TNA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, China Eastern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as S$ 99 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to TNA on Wed, Jun 17), while China Eastern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 190 departing on Thu, Jun 18 and returning on Fri, Jun 19.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Shanghai to Jinan with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Shandong Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 8 hours 27 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Jinan (TNA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Jinan is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 53 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Jinan. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU5571 (07:03) Shandong Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- SC1166 (10:44)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Jinan, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Jun 17, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 99.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Jinan travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Jinan is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Jinan on June 24, 2026 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at S$ 99.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Jinan, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (PVG-TNA) is by far the most common option on this route: Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA).
  • The time difference between Jinan and Shanghai is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.