Shanghai, ChinaGuangzhou, China

Flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Guangzhou (CAN) take about 2h (1,203 km). 9 Air, China Eastern and China Southern Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $73 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Guangzhou: created by Daniel Berthold, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

When you land in Guangzhou

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Illuminated skyscrapers of Guangzhou reflecting on the water under a night sky. — arriving in Guangzhou

Airport transfer

CAN → Guangzhou, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Air Canada airplane being serviced at Shanghai Pudong Airport. Busy tarmac with multiple aircraft. — lounges at Shanghai Pudong Airport

Shanghai Pudong Airport · 16 lounges

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Airlines flying Shanghai to Guangzhou

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

✈ 9 Airnonstop fare seen✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen✈ China Southern Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Juneyao Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Shanghai Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Best time to fly to Guangzhou

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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 — Shanghai to Guangzhou flights

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou?

A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Guangzhou (CAN) takes about 2h, covering 1,203 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 Shanghai from Guangzhou by air?

The great-circle distance between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 1,203 km (748 miles), a medium-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Guangzhou?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–CAN route include 9 Air, China Eastern, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–CAN was $73 USD with 9 Air (nonstop), departing 20 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.

Do I need a visa to travel from China 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 Guangzhou?

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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