Cheap flights from Guilin to Shanghai

Book earlier for school holidays, the year-end holiday period and the destination's summer, when seats fill faster and fares rise. Midweek departures and the calmer months can offer more choice, and November is the lowest point among the months with published prices. The price calendar covers October through August, so compare dates across that span rather than assuming one season is always cheaper. Shanghai's summer is hot and humid, which can make travel less comfortable even when fares are not at their peak. Check the calendar before you settle on dates, and keep your plans flexible if your schedule allows.

On low-cost tickets, checked baggage, seat selection and meals are usually extras; on full-service tickets more is bundled, but exact inclusions still depend on the fare brand. The route lists Spring Airlines and Jeju Air among the low-cost names, alongside China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Air China, Xiamen Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and Yangtze River Express. Direct flights exist, while other itineraries connect through an intermediate airport, so read the itinerary rather than the airline name alone.

Getting into town from Shanghai's airports depends on which one you land at: Hongqiao International is on the western side and closer to the centre, while Pudong International sits far to the east. Metro lines, airport buses and taxis serve both, and Hongqiao also connects with rail services, so the transfer can feel quick from one airport and longer from the other. Allow time for traffic, especially at busy periods, and check whether your hotel is better reached from one airport than the other. If you land late, confirm that your chosen transport still runs before you leave the terminal.

Currency

CNY (¥)

Power sockets

Type A, C, I · 220 V

Language

Putonghua

Emergency number

110, 119, 120

Driving side

right

Calling code

+86

Internet domain

.cn, .中国

Population of Shanghai

24.9 M (2020)

Time zone

UTC+08 (Asia/Shanghai)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check which Shanghai airport your ticket names, because Pudong International and Hongqiao International are in different parts of the city.
• Confirm whether checked baggage, seat selection and meals are included, especially on low-cost fares.
• Make sure all flight segments are on one ticket if you have a connection.
• Check passport and visa requirements for China before you travel.
• Compare the months with published prices, since November is the lowest among them.
• Allow extra time for the airport transfer if you arrive during busy periods.