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Flights from Shanghai to Ningbo

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Ningbo (NGB) take about 41m (150 km). Shanghai Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $122 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Shanghai to Ningbo

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

✈ Shanghai Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Shanghai to Ningbo fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $122 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $115. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026—$115 · 1 stop27 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$12223 Nov 2026 · Shanghai Airlines$121 · 1 stop3 Nov 2026
Dec 2026—$144 · 1 stop9 Dec 2026 · China Eastern

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $115 in October 2026, against $144 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Shanghai to Ningbo, 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 Ningbo flights

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Ningbo?
A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Ningbo (NGB) takes about 41m, covering 150 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 Ningbo by air?
The great-circle distance between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Ningbo Lishe International Airport is 150 km (93 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Ningbo?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–NGB route include 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 Ningbo cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–NGB was $122 USD with Shanghai Airlines (nonstop), departing 23 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 Ningbo?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $115 one-way, against $144 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Shanghai to Ningbo?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $115 with one stop against $122 nonstop, a saving of $7. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from China to Ningbo?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Ningbo 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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