Nanjing to Shanghai flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Nanjing to Shanghai is €51 with China Eastern (checked on 5 Nov 2026).
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Last seen for 1 traveller on 12 Nov 2026. Check today's price.
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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €51, departing 7 Dec 2026 (Last checked: 5 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 11Check live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €117, departing 6 Jan 2027, back 7 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 12 Nov 2026)
- Airlines seen
- China Eastern, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Southern, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, Shandong Airlines (7)
- Fastest observed flight time
- 1h
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
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- Route distance
- 270 km
- Fastest observed flight time
- 1h
- Airlines seen
- China Eastern, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Southern, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, Shandong Airlines (7)
- Alternative airports
- SHA
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
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Non-stop airlines seen on this route
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days |
|---|---|
| China Eastern | 79 / 81 |
Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) → Nanjing, city gazetteer reference point (32.0603, 118.7969): ≈ 37 km.
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 14 km.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 33 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Observed fares by departure date
| Departure | Fare | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| €63 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €178 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €52 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €57 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €57 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €57 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €57 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €57 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €57 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €57 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €62 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €63 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €52 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €62 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €52 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €52 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €52 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €52 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €52 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €51 | 5 Nov 2026 |
One-way fares. Each row is one price we saw for that departure day on the date shown, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Nanjing to Shanghai by days until departure (0 to 7 days): €57 (checked 12 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €57 | 6 |
| 8 to 30 days | €57 | 5 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Nanjing to Shanghai?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €51, found on 5 Nov 2026.
Are there direct flights from Nanjing to Shanghai?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with China Eastern.
Which airlines fly from Nanjing to Shanghai?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: China Eastern, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Southern, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, Shandong Airlines (7).
How long does the flight from Nanjing to Shanghai take?
Across the 82 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 1h, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Nanjing to Shanghai fares were non-stop?
82 of the 82 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a round trip from Nanjing to Shanghai?
Cheapest round trip: €117, departing 6 Jan 2027, back 7 Jan 2027 (checked 12 Nov 2026).
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Nanjing to Shanghai?
For Nanjing to Shanghai, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: China Eastern (79). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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