Good to know - Cheap tickets Nanjing — Shanghai
| Cheapest flight found | $48 |
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| Minimal flight time | 45m |
| Flight distance | 253 km |
| Most popular airline | China Eastern Airlines |
Airfare Nanjing – Shanghai by month
Here you can find out in what months how much a ticket Nanjing – Shanghai costs to buy cheap plane tickets.
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Remember that the optimal time for booking air tickets is 59 days before the departure date, this is the average time at which air tickets were sold at the lowest prices.
Schedule of direct flights Nanjing — Shanghai
| Departure | Arrival | Flight days | Flight | Airlines | Flight time | Airports | |
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| 07:25 | 08:25 | mon, tue, fri, sat, sun | MU2881 | China Eastern Airlines | 1h 0m | Nanjing Lukou International Airport — Shanghai Pudong International Airport | Select dates |
| 07:25 | 08:20 | fri | MU2881 | China Eastern Airlines | 55m | Nanjing Lukou International Airport — Shanghai Pudong International Airport | Select dates |
| 09:30 | 10:30 | thu | MU2881 | China Eastern Airlines | 1h 0m | Nanjing Lukou International Airport — Shanghai Pudong International Airport | Select dates |
| 16:16 | 17:01 | sat | CZ486 | China Southern Airlines | 45m | Nanjing Lukou International Airport — Shanghai Pudong International Airport | Select dates |
| 22:00 | 22:55 | wed | MU2881 | China Eastern Airlines | 55m | Nanjing Lukou International Airport — Shanghai Pudong International Airport | Select dates |
Popular airlines flying Nanjing — Shanghai
Flight Nanjing – Shanghai is served by 37 airlines. 2 airlines operate direct flights.
Airlines with direct flights
Other airlines flying with transfers
Dynamics airfare Nanjing — Shanghai by month for the last year
according to LowCost.Club for the last year
The airfare depends on the departure date. Our chart shows the low season prices on route Nanjing — Shanghai
The graph shows that booking flights Nanjing — Shanghai is best planned for December and flights Nanjing — Shanghai — Nanjing in the month of January.
Flights Nanjing — Shanghai
The selection of cheap flights Nanjing — Shanghai
Here you can find and purchase the cheapest flights Nanjing — Shanghai from $48 and Nanjing — Shanghai — Nanjing from $36.
The price of the flight Nanjing — Shanghai (China) — Nanjing from $36 (round-trip).
The average price of the flight Nanjing — Shanghai (China) — Nanjing $128 (round-trip).
- Departure city: Nanjing
- IATA code of the city of origin: NKG
- Departure airports: Nanjing Lukou International Airport
- Departure country: China
- Destination city: Shanghai
- IATA code of the destination city: SHA
- Destination airports: Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Destination country: China
Low cost flights Nanjing — Shanghai (NKG — SHA)
The distance between Nanjing and Shanghai 157 miles (or 253 kilometres).
The time difference between Nanjing and Shanghai is 0 h.
Minimal flight time from Nanjing to Shanghai 45m.
LowCostClub always do a comparison of airfares Nanjing — Shanghai with several airlines (include China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines). They will always give you all available options so you can find the cheapest flight to Shanghai. In addition, you can choose the platform where you want to place your orders. There are also special offers for air tickets Nanjing — Shanghai. Last week, for instance, the cheapest round-trip prices stood at $36 while the cheapest one-way price that was available within the last week cost $48
Routes from nearby cities to Shanghai
A flight from a neighbouring city can help you save money on plane tickets.
Most often, departures to Shanghai are from Hangzhou, this is the cheapest flight from $40. The nearest airports from Nanjing with a flight to Shanghai are located in Wuxi.
Popular International routes from Nanjing
Popular routes from Shanghai
If you are going to fly from Shanghai, then study the popular flights. The most popular flights from Shanghai:
Popular domestic routes from Nanjing
FAQ about Nanjing — Shanghai
Are there any direct flights Nanjing — Shanghai?
Yes, they do: MU2881, CZ486
Can we fly from Nanjing to Shanghai?
Yes, you can fly from Nanjing to Shanghai. Nanjing has an airport (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) for flights. China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines depart from Nanjing on mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun. There are non-direct flights through 9 Air, Air China, Air China Inner Mongolia, Air Macau, Asiana Airlines, Capital Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Chengdu Airlines, China Postal Airlines, China United Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, Colorful Guizhou Airlines, Dalian Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Hebei Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Juneyao Air (Yudo Auto Livery), Korean Air Cargo, Kunming Airlines, Loong Air, Lucky Air, Pan American Airways, SF Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines, Spring Japan, Suparna Airlines, Thai Lion Air, Tianjin Airlines, Tibet Airlines, Urumqi Air, Vietnam Airlines, West Air, Xiamen Air.
How long does it take to fly from Nanjing to Shanghai?
A direct flight lasts an average of 45m, during which time the aircraft covers a distance of 253 km.
How much do flights Nanjing — Shanghai cost?
The price of flights Nanjing — Shanghai starts from $48.
What days does the plane fly Nanjing — Shanghai?
Planes fly Nanjing — Shanghai 7 times a week on the following days: mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun
What airports are there in Nanjing and Shanghai?
In Nanjing — Nanjing Lukou International Airport. In Shanghai — Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
What flights are currently flying from Nanjing to Shanghai?
The following flights fly between Nanjing and Shanghai: MU2881, MU2881, MU2881, CZ486, MU2881
What month is the cheapest to fly from Nanjing to Shanghai?
High season is considered to be July and the cheapest month is December. Enter your preferred airports (or cities) and dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Nanjing — Shanghai flight deals.
Which airlines direct fly from Nanjing to Shanghai?
The following airlines have direct flights Nanjing — Shanghai: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Nanjing to Shanghai?
All the following airlines flights Nanjing — Shanghai: 9 Air, Air China, Air China Inner Mongolia, Air Macau, Asiana Airlines, Capital Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Postal Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, Colorful Guizhou Airlines, Dalian Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Hebei Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Juneyao Air (Yudo Auto Livery), Korean Air Cargo, Kunming Airlines, Loong Air, Lucky Air, Pan American Airways, SF Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines, Spring Japan, Suparna Airlines, Thai Lion Air, Tianjin Airlines, Tibet Airlines, Urumqi Air, Vietnam Airlines, West Air, Xiamen Air.