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Flights from Shanghai to Nanjing

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Nanjing (NKG) take about 51m (286 km). China Eastern flies it. Lowest fare seen: $69 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Shanghai to Nanjing

Carriers on PVG–NKG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen

Shanghai to Nanjing fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $69 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$7326 Oct 2026 · China Eastern	—
Nov 2026	$691 Nov 2026 · China Eastern	—
Dec 2026	$7022 Dec 2026 · China Eastern	—
Feb 2027	$8910 Feb 2027 · China Eastern	—

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Fares were close across the months we saw: $69 for November 2026, $70 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Shanghai to Nanjing, 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.

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Frequently asked questions — Shanghai to Nanjing flights

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Nanjing?

A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Nanjing (NKG) takes about 51m, covering 286 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 Nanjing by air?

The great-circle distance between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 286 km (178 miles), a short-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Nanjing?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–NKG route include China Eastern. 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 Nanjing cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–NKG was $69 USD with China Eastern (nonstop), departing 1 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 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 Shanghai to Nanjing?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $69 one-way, against $89 for February 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Do I need a visa to travel from China to Nanjing?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Nanjing 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.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 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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