Pudong Shanghai November 2017 panorama, Shanghai — flights from Guilin to Shanghai
GuilinShanghai, China

Flights from Guilin to Shanghai

Nonstop flights from Guilin (KWL) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 2h 10m (1,327 km). China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines and Juneyao Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $81 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Guilin to Shanghai

Carriers on KWL–PVG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen✈ Shanghai Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Juneyao Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Spring Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Guilin to Shanghai fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $94 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$12928 Oct 2026 · Juneyao Airlines—
Nov 2026$9418 Nov 2026 · Juneyao Airlines—
Dec 2026$1112 Dec 2026—
Jan 2027$1114 Jan 2027 · Shanghai Airlines—
Mar 2027$27731 Mar 2027 · China Eastern—
Apr 2027$2728 Apr 2027—
Jul 2027$27631 Jul 2027—
Sept 2027$26826 Sept 2027—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $94 in November 2026, against $111 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Guilin to Shanghai, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Shanghai

Based on weather and travel conditions in China

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China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Guilin to Shanghai flights

How long is the flight from Guilin to Shanghai?
A nonstop flight from Guilin (KWL) to Shanghai (PVG) takes about 2h 10m, covering 1,327 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Guilin from Shanghai by air?
The great-circle distance between Guilin Liangjiang International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 1,327 km (825 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Guilin to Shanghai?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the KWL–PVG route include China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and Spring Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Guilin to Shanghai cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on KWL–PVG was $81 USD with China Eastern (nonstop), departing 15 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Guilin to Shanghai?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $94 one-way, against $277 for March 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Guilin to China?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter China visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Shanghai?
China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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