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Cheap Flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai

Flying from Shenzhen to Shanghai

The distance between Shenzhen and Shanghai is approximately 1,202.03km. The average flight time between Shenzhen and Shanghai is 2 hours 24 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. September is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
S$ 99
Air China Air China SZX-SHA 2h 30m · Direct Fri, Sep 25
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Cheapest return
S$ 185
Juneyao Airlines Juneyao Airlines SZX-SHA 2h 20m · Direct Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 5
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Air China Air China Cheapest · From S$ 99 Shenzhen Airlines Shenzhen Airlines Most booked
Best time to book
December
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,202.03km
Flight distance
2h 24m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai 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$ 185.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SZX 21:15
        2h 20m
        Direct
        SHA 23:35
        Shenzhen - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 1 | Juneyao Airlines
        PVG 22:20
        2h 30m
        Direct
        SZX 00:50
        Shanghai - Shenzhen | Sat, Sep 5 | Suparna Airlines
        S$ 185 S$ 274
        32% off
        32% off
        S$ 274 S$ 185
      • SZX 21:30
        2h 20m
        Direct
        SHA 23:50
        Shenzhen - Shanghai | Mon, Aug 31 | Juneyao Airlines
        PVG 22:20
        2h 30m
        Direct
        SZX 00:50
        Shanghai - Shenzhen | Sat, Sep 5 | Suparna Airlines
        S$ 193 S$ 274
        30% off
        30% off
        S$ 274 S$ 193
      • SZX 18:05
        2h 35m
        Direct
        PVG 20:40
        Shenzhen - Shanghai | Fri, Sep 25 | Shenzhen Airlines
        PVG 21:10
        2h 40m
        Direct
        SZX 23:50
        Shanghai - Shenzhen | Sat, Oct 3 | Shenzhen Airlines
        S$ 198 S$ 274
        28% off
        28% off
        S$ 274 S$ 198
      • SZX 08:25
        2h 30m
        Direct
        PVG 10:55
        Shenzhen - Shanghai | Sat, Oct 3 | Shenzhen Airlines
        PVG 21:45
        2h 35m
        Direct
        SZX 00:20
        Shanghai - Shenzhen | Sun, Oct 4 | Shenzhen Airlines
        S$ 198
        28% off
        S$ 274 S$ 198
      • SZX 11:15
        2h 35m
        Direct
        PVG 13:50
        Shenzhen - Shanghai | Sat, Sep 26 | Air China
        PVG 21:45
        2h 35m
        Direct
        SZX 00:20
        Shanghai - Shenzhen | Mon, Sep 28 | Shenzhen Airlines
        S$ 199
        27% off
        S$ 274 S$ 199
      • SZX 14:50
        2h 30m
        Direct
        PVG 17:20
        Shenzhen - Shanghai | Sat, Sep 26 | Shenzhen Airlines
        PVG 21:10
        2h 40m
        Direct
        SZX 23:50
        Shanghai - Shenzhen | Sat, Oct 3 | Shenzhen Airlines
        S$ 199
        27% off
        S$ 274 S$ 199
      • SZX 11:15
        2h 40m
        Direct
        PVG 13:55
        Shenzhen - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 1 | Air China
        PVG 22:20
        2h 30m
        Direct
        SZX 00:50
        Shanghai - Shenzhen | Sat, Sep 5 | Suparna Airlines
        S$ 200
        27% off
        S$ 274 S$ 200
      • SZX 09:30
        2h 45m
        Direct
        PVG 12:15
        Shenzhen - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 1 | China Southern Airlines
        PVG 22:20
        2h 30m
        Direct
        SZX 00:50
        Shanghai - Shenzhen | Sat, Sep 5 | Suparna Airlines
        S$ 200
        27% off
        S$ 274 S$ 200
      • SZX 21:30
        2h 25m
        Direct
        SHA 23:55
        Shenzhen - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 1 | China Eastern Airlines
        PVG 22:20
        2h 30m
        Direct
        SZX 00:50
        Shanghai - Shenzhen | Sat, Sep 5 | Suparna Airlines
        S$ 200
        27% off
        S$ 274 S$ 200
      • SZX 11:15
        2h 35m
        Direct
        PVG 13:50
        Shenzhen - Shanghai | Sat, Sep 5 | Air China
        PVG 22:20
        2h 30m
        Direct
        SZX 00:50
        Shanghai - Shenzhen | Sat, Sep 5 | Suparna Airlines
        S$ 200
        27% off
        S$ 274 S$ 200
      • SZX 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 14:00
        Shenzhen - Shanghai | Sat, Aug 15 | Normal Airline
        SHA 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SZX 16:00
        Shanghai - Shenzhen | Mon, Aug 17 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SZX 18:50
        2h 30m
        Direct
        PVG 21:20
        Shenzhen - Shanghai | Fri, Sep 25 | Air China
        S$ 99 S$ 153
        35% off
        35% off
        S$ 153 S$ 99
      • SZX 19:35
        2h 30m
        Direct
        PVG 22:05
        Shenzhen - Shanghai | Sat, Sep 26 | Air China
        S$ 99 S$ 153
        35% off
        35% off
        S$ 153 S$ 99
      • SZX 21:30
        2h 20m
        Direct
        SHA 23:50
        Shenzhen - Shanghai | Mon, Aug 31 | Juneyao Airlines
        S$ 103 S$ 153
        33% off
        33% off
        S$ 153 S$ 103
      • SZX 21:15
        2h 20m
        Direct
        SHA 23:35
        Shenzhen - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 1 | Juneyao Airlines
        S$ 103
        33% off
        S$ 153 S$ 103
      • SZX 21:15
        2h 20m
        Direct
        SHA 23:35
        Shenzhen - Shanghai | Sat, Sep 5 | Juneyao Airlines
        S$ 103
        33% off
        S$ 153 S$ 103
      • SZX 21:30
        2h 20m
        Direct
        SHA 23:50
        Shenzhen - Shanghai | Mon, Aug 31 | Sichuan Airlines
        S$ 111
        27% off
        S$ 153 S$ 111
      • SZX 21:30
        2h 20m
        Direct
        SHA 23:50
        Shenzhen - Shanghai | Mon, Aug 31 | Xiamen Airlines
        S$ 111
        27% off
        S$ 153 S$ 111
      • SZX 21:15
        2h 20m
        Direct
        SHA 23:35
        Shenzhen - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 1 | Xiamen Airlines
        S$ 111
        27% off
        S$ 153 S$ 111
      • SZX 21:15
        2h 20m
        Direct
        SHA 23:35
        Shenzhen - Shanghai | Sat, Sep 5 | Xiamen Airlines
        S$ 111
        27% off
        S$ 153 S$ 111
      • SZX 14:50
        2h 30m
        Direct
        PVG 17:20
        Shenzhen - Shanghai | Mon, Aug 24 | Shenzhen Airlines
        S$ 111
        27% off
        S$ 153 S$ 111
      • SZX 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 14:00
        Shenzhen - Shanghai | Sat, Aug 15 | Normal Airline
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Popular airlines from Shenzhen to Shanghai

You can choose from 10 airlines flying from Shenzhen to Shanghai, including Shenzhen Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines. Air China currently offers the cheapest direct ticket on this route.
Shenzhen Airlines logo Shenzhen Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Spring Airlines logo Spring Airlines
Hainan Airlines logo Hainan Airlines
Shanghai Airlines logo Shanghai Airlines
Suparna Airlines logo Suparna Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shenzhen to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

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

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai is December, with an average price of S$ 81, and the most expensive month is July, with an average price of up to S$ 127.

S$ 127
S$ 104
S$ 81
S$ 58
    Cheapest
  • S$ 119
    Aug
  • S$ 98
    Sep
  • S$ 86
    Oct
  • S$ 86
    Nov
  • S$ 81
    Dec
  • S$ 81
    Jan
  • S$ 97
    Feb
  • S$ 98
    Mar
  • S$ 115
    Apr
  • S$ 122
    May
  • S$ 115
    Jun
  • S$ 127
    Jul

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Shenzhen (SZX) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air China offers one-way fares as low as S$ 99 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SZX to PVG on Fri, Sep 25), while Juneyao Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 185 departing on Tue, Sep 1 and returning on Sat, Sep 5.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Shenzhen to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Shenzhen Airlines China Eastern Airlines China Southern Airlines Xiamen Airlines Juneyao 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 2 hours 24 minutes to fly from Shenzhen (SZX) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shenzhen to Shanghai 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 355 flight per week flying from Shenzhen to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Southern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CZ3965 (08:21) Juneyao Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- HO7546 (08:21)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai, 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 Fri, Sep 25, 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 Air China.
    · 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 Shanghai travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Shenzhen to Shanghai is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shenzhen to Shanghai on August 31, 2026 with Suparna Airlines, with prices starting at S$ 99.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SZX-SHA) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Shenzhen is 0m.
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Shenzhen to Shanghai is S$ 188. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Shenzhen to Shanghai is S$ 320. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Shenzhen and Shanghai, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Spring Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Shenzhen to Shanghai. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai

Flying from Shenzhen to Shanghai: A Complete Guide for Tourists

If you are planning a trip to China, Shanghai is a city that should not be missed. Located in the eastern part of the country, Shanghai is a bustling metropolis that offers a unique blend of modernity and tradition. As one of the four direct-controlled municipalities in China, Shanghai is not only the largest city in the country but also a global financial hub.

Here are some interesting and fun facts about Shanghai:

  • Shanghai is situated in the eastern part of China, in the province of the same name.
  • It is one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of over 24 million people.
  • The city is known for its impressive skyline, featuring iconic skyscrapers such as the Oriental Pearl Tower and the Shanghai World Financial Center.
  • Shanghai is renowned for its vibrant nightlife, with numerous bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
  • The city is a paradise for food lovers, offering a wide range of delicious local and international cuisines.
  • Shanghai is home to several famous tourist attractions, including the historic Bund, Yu Garden, and Nanjing Road.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai has two major airports: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Pudong International Airport is the main international gateway, while Hongqiao International Airport primarily serves domestic flights. Both airports are well-equipped with modern facilities and offer a range of amenities for travelers.

Estimated Flight Time and Layover

The flight duration from Shenzhen to Shanghai is approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on the specific route and weather conditions. Most flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai are direct, without any layovers. However, it is advisable to check with the respective airlines for any potential layover information before booking your flight.

Tips for Choosing Flights

When selecting flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai, consider the following tips:

  • Compare prices and check for any additional fees or charges.
  • Check the flight schedules to find the most convenient departure and arrival times.
  • Consider the reputation and reliability of the airlines operating on this route.
  • Check the baggage allowance to ensure it meets your needs.
  • Consider any in-flight amenities or services that may enhance your travel experience.

Best Time to Fly from Shenzhen to Shanghai

The best time to fly from Shenzhen to Shanghai is during the non-peak seasons, which are generally spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). During these periods, the weather is pleasant, and there are fewer tourists, resulting in lower airfares and hotel rates.

Popular Airlines Flying from Shenzhen to Shanghai

Several airlines operate flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai, including China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Spring Airlines. These airlines offer regular and reliable services, ensuring a comfortable journey for travelers.

Tips for Traveling to Shanghai

Here are some useful tips for traveling to Shanghai:

  • Airport Arrival Information: Upon arrival, follow the signs to immigration and customs. Have your passport, visa, and arrival card ready for inspection.
  • Common Payment Mode: Shanghai is a modern city where credit cards are widely accepted. However, it is advisable to carry some cash for small purchases and street vendors.
  • Common Transport Options: Shanghai has a well-developed public transportation system, including the metro, buses, and taxis. The metro is one of the most convenient and efficient ways to get around the city.
  • General Visa Information: Tourists visiting Shanghai can obtain a visa on arrival or apply for a tourist visa before traveling. It is recommended to check the specific visa requirements based on your nationality.

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