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Flights from Shanghai to Wuhan

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Wuhan (WUH) take about 1h 24m (725 km). China Eastern and China Southern Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $64 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Shanghai to Wuhan

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

✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen✈ China Southern Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Shanghai to Wuhan fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $64 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$6426 Oct 2026 · China Eastern—
Nov 2026$657 Nov 2026 · China Eastern—
Dec 2026$765 Dec 2026 · China Eastern—
Jan 2027$30913 Jan 2027 · China Southern Airlines$196 · 1 stop13 Jan 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $64 in October 2026, against $76 at best later on.

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

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Wuhan?
A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Wuhan (WUH) takes about 1h 24m, covering 725 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 Wuhan by air?
The great-circle distance between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Wuhan Tianhe International Airport is 725 km (450 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Wuhan?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–WUH route include China Eastern and China Southern 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 Wuhan cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–WUH was $64 USD with China Eastern (nonstop), departing 26 Oct 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 Wuhan?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $64 one-way, against $196 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from China to Wuhan?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Wuhan 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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