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Flights from Shanghai to Tianjin

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Tianjin (TSN) take about 1h 43m (975 km). Shanghai Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and Air China fly it. Lowest fare seen: $75 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Shanghai to Tianjin

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

✈ Shanghai Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Tianjin Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Air Chinanonstop fare seen✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen

Shanghai to Tianjin fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $75 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$7727 Oct 2026 · Shanghai Airlines—
Nov 2026$7517 Nov 2026 · Shanghai Airlines—
Feb 2027$19718 Feb 2027 · Air China—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $75 in November 2026, against $197 at best later on.

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

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Tianjin?
A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Tianjin (TSN) takes about 1h 43m, covering 975 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 Tianjin by air?
The great-circle distance between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Tianjin Binhai International Airport is 975 km (606 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Tianjin?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–TSN route include Shanghai Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Air China and 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 Tianjin cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–TSN was $75 USD with Shanghai Airlines (nonstop), departing 17 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 Tianjin?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $75 one-way, against $197 for February 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from China to Tianjin?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Tianjin 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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