Cheap flights from Nanning to Shanghai

Start booking as soon as your dates are fixed, because the sampled months show how wide the spread can be. December is the cheapest month in this data, with November, January, February, April and August also showing dated fares, so compare those rather than guessing. Weekday departures often cost less than weekend ones, but check the calendar for your exact dates. January and February can coincide with the Chinese New Year and school holidays, while April and August include school breaks; if you need those, book earlier and watch both arrival airports.

The airline list does not split into low-cost and full-service names, so treat every fare as its own package. Yangtze River Express, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Beijing Capital Airlines all appear, and a direct flight is available on this route. Book the fare that names the airports and times you want, because the cheapest ticket can exclude checked bags, seat choice or date changes. Some itineraries connect even where a nonstop exists, so read the flight details line by line.

Arrange your onward transport before you land, because Pudong International and Hongqiao International send you into Shanghai in very different directions. Pudong sits farther east, with express trains, metro and taxis into the city, while Hongqiao is closer to the centre and also a rail hub. Check which airport your flight uses, which terminal you arrive at and how late evening services run if you land at night. Keep the airport code with your hotel address, since the wrong terminal or airport can cost much more time than the flight.

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

• Carry the same ID or passport you book with, because domestic check-in matches names to documents.
• Both cities are in China, so check whether your nationality needs a passport, visa or residence permit anyway.
• Confirm whether your Nanning flight lands at Pudong International or Hongqiao International.
• Check baggage, seat and change rules on the exact fare, not only the airline name.
• If you buy separate tickets for a connection, allow time for terminal changes and re-checking bags.
• Compare December with other sampled months before locking your dates.