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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Guangzhou Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $199. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Guangzhou.$199 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with 9 Air.Outbound direct flight with 9 Air departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with 9 Air departs from Guangzhou on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $199, select.

Guangzhou.$200 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with 9 Air.Outbound direct flight with 9 Air departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with 9 Air departs from Guangzhou on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $200, select.

Guangzhou.$257 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with 9 Air and Juneyao Airlines.Outbound direct flight with 9 Air departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Juneyao Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $257, select.

Guangzhou.$312 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Guangzhou on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $312, select.

Guangzhou.$324 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with China Southern and Air China.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Air China departs from Guangzhou on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $324, select.

Guangzhou.$342 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with China Southern and Air China.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Air China departs from Guangzhou on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $342, select.

Guangzhou.$411 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with China Southern and Air China.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Air China departs from Guangzhou on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $411, select.

Guangzhou.$890 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with Air China and China Southern.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $890, select.

Guangzhou.$932 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Guangzhou on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $932, select.

Guangzhou.$941 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec, returning Sun, 3 Jan.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Guangzhou on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $941, select.

Guangzhou.$1,003 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr, returning Sun, 4 Apr.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Guangzhou on Sun, 4 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,003, select.

Guangzhou.$1,060 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan, returning Tue, 9 Feb.Return flight with China Southern and Air China.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Air China departs from Guangzhou on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,060, select.

Guangzhou.$1,079 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Feb, returning Thu, 18 Feb.Return flight with China Southern and Thai Airways.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Thai Airways, departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,079, select.

Guangzhou.$1,108 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Mar, returning Thu, 8 Apr.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 8 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,108, select.

Guangzhou.$1,130 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Apr, returning Tue, 6 Apr.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Guangzhou on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,130, select.

Guangzhou.$1,151 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Jun, returning Thu, 22 Jul.Return flight with Juneyao Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Juneyao Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 15 Jun, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Juneyao Airlines departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 22 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,151, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Guangzhou

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai Pudong to Guangzhou flights are currently cheapest in October.

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Shanghai Pudong to Guangzhou: Alternative routes

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Shanghai to Guangzhou: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$199
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	2 hrs, 34 mins
Most popular airline	China Eastern
Average flights per week	248

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai Pudong to Guangzhou: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Shanghai Pudong to Guangzhou?

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai Pudong to Guangzhou is $199. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Guangzhou?

2 hours and 34 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai Pudong to Guangzhou.

Which airlines fly direct from Shanghai Pudong to Guangzhou?

China Eastern, China Southern and Shenzhen Airlines fly direct from Shanghai Pudong to Guangzhou.

How many flights are there a week from Shanghai Pudong to Guangzhou?

As of September 2026, there are 248 flights per week flying from Shanghai Pudong to Guangzhou.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Guangzhou?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Guangzhou is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Guangzhou Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Guangzhou Airport on Friday, 9 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Guangzhou Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 34 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Guangzhou?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Guangzhou but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Guangzhou?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Guangzhou is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Guangzhou with?

Currently, 9 Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Guangzhou.

Flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know

The average duration of a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Guangzhou Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Shanghai and Guangzhou share the same timezone, UTC+8.
Every week, there are 115 Shanghai Pudong Airport to Guangzhou Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, pick the 06:55 China Southern Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 23:05 with Air China.
Leave plenty of time to make your PVG to CAN flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find plenty of airlines that offer direct flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Guangzhou Airport. Fly nonstop to Guangzhou with these carriers and get to know this exciting part of China:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with China Southern on this route.
With a reliable 89.8% of services arriving as planned, Juneyao Airlines has the best on-time performance for PVG to CAN flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Guangzhou Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PVG and CAN:
- Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
- Changsha Airport
- Fuzhou Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)

At the moment, $84 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Shanghai Pudong Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $199. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from PVG to CAN, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Guangzhou Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PVG to CAN.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Guangzhou Airport.

Handy information about Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Pudong Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart PVG reach their destination on time.
To get to Shanghai Pudong Airport from central Shanghai, it takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near PVG? If you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Guangzhou Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)

The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Shanghai Pudong Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
Start your adventure the moment you land with a Guangzhou Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Guangzhou that don't always get the spotlight.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Guangzhou Airport around two weeks ahead.

Getting from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou

The street address for CAN is Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Guangzhou. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.

When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)

August is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Guangzhou Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Guangzhou in March.
Before locking in your flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Guangzhou Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Guangzhou, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from PVG to CAN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 22ºC on average.

Explore more of China

Shenzhen is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Guangzhou. Around 105 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in China, consider Dongguan, about 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park are the start of reasons to visit.