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Flight deals from Shanghai to Guangzhou Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £92. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Is this a good flight price? We’ll tell you.We compare today’s Shanghai to Guangzhou Airport prices with what travellers usually pay, so you can see if now’s a good time to book, or if it’s worth waiting.

Guangzhou.£71 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From £71, select.

Guangzhou.£72 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From £72, select.

Guangzhou.£72 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep, returning Fri, 9 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From £72, select.

Guangzhou.£83 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From £83, select.

Guangzhou.£83 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May, returning Sun, 7 Jun.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From £83, select.

Guangzhou.£90 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May, returning Mon, 25 May.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From £90, select.

Guangzhou.£92 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Apr, returning Tue, 14 Apr.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, 5 Apr, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From £92, select.

Guangzhou.£94 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jun, returning Thu, 11 Jun.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From £94, select.

Guangzhou.£95 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug, returning Mon, 17 Aug.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From £95, select.

Guangzhou.£95 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar, returning Sat, 11 Apr.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Sat, 11 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From £95, select.

Guangzhou.£101 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar, returning Tue, 31 Mar.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From £101, select.

Guangzhou.£104 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From £104, select.

Guangzhou.£108 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Jun, returning Sat, 4 Jul.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, 13 Jun, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From £108, select.

Guangzhou.£109 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr, returning Sat, 9 May.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From £109, select.

Guangzhou.£121 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Jul, returning Sat, 8 Aug.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From £121, select.

Guangzhou.£121 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Sat, 4 Jul.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From £121, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Guangzhou

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Guangzhou flights are currently cheapest in October.

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Direct flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou

Shanghai to Guangzhou: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Shanghai to Guangzhou below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Guangzhou.

Shanghai to Guangzhou: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£71
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	2 hrs, 37 mins
Most popular airline	China Eastern
Average flights per week	603

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou?

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou is £71. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Guangzhou?

2 hours and 37 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Guangzhou.

Which airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Guangzhou?

China Eastern, Sichuan Airlines and China Southern fly direct from Shanghai to Guangzhou.

How many flights are there a week from Shanghai to Guangzhou?

As of March 2026, there are 618 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Guangzhou.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Guangzhou?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Guangzhou is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Guangzhou Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Guangzhou Airport on Thursday, 15 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Guangzhou?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Guangzhou but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Guangzhou?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Guangzhou is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Shanghai to Guangzhou with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Guangzhou is Spring Airlines .

Travelling from Shanghai to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): What you need to know

Your trip gets off the ground at one of Shanghai's main airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Explore the options for booking a flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) taking off from either of these.
Take off on a direct Shanghai to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 40 minutes.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located in Guangzhou. The city's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Shanghai.
The most popular route is from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), with 132 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from PVG to CAN is the 6:55am China Southern Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 11:05pm with Air China.
To ensure you get on your flight from Shanghai to CAN, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like February. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Get there in one go from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Nonstop flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) can be booked from here.
Direct flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport are available from numerous airlines at PVG. Book your journey with one of these:
China Southern is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from PVG to CAN.
Juneyao Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 89.8% of services arriving on schedule.
PVG is around 48 kms (30 miles) from central Shanghai. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from PVG arrive at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Think about kicking off your trip from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). You can book a direct Shanghai to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
When leaving from SHA, you can choose from a wide selection of airlines that fly straight to your destination. Soar through the skies on a direct flight from Shanghai to CAN with one of these:
On the SHA to CAN route, China Eastern is the go-to airline for most travellers.
China Southern has the strongest on-time record of any carrier operating flights between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
With public transport, you can travel from central Shanghai to SHA in about 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kms (9 miles) away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your Shanghai to CAN flight:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has a track record for punctuality. 85% of flights departing here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

About Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Shanghai to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.

Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou

From Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, central Guangzhou is around 27 kms (17 miles) away. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

At the moment, £35 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £71. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to CAN.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Shanghai to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Shanghai to CAN is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when prices go down.
Hunt down a great price on a flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

The best time to fly from Shanghai to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). January is when most people visit Guangzhou. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in December.
The warmest month in Guangzhou is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Shanghai to CAN plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Shanghai to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC and 22ºC.

More about Guangzhou

After booking your flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Guangzhou:
Canton Tower and Baiyun Mountain are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Guangzhou itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Yuyuan Garden.

Explore more of China

Guangzhou is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be discovered. Around 121 kms (75 miles) southeast of Guangzhou, a visit to Shenzhen will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
Hong Kong is another well-known destination in China and is around 153 kms (95 miles) southeast of Guangzhou. No trip is complete without a visit to Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak.