Good to know - Cheap tickets Shanghai — Nanjing
| Cheapest flight found | $40 |
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| Minimal flight time | 55m |
| Flight distance | 253 km |
| Most popular airline | China Eastern Airlines |
Airfare Shanghai – Nanjing by month
Here you can find out in what months how much a ticket Shanghai – Nanjing 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 Shanghai — Nanjing
| Departure | Arrival | Flight days | Flight | Airlines | Flight time | Airports | |
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| 07:08 | 08:08 | sun | HO1602 | Juneyao Air | 1h 0m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Nanjing Lukou International Airport | Select dates |
| 19:15 | 20:10 | wed | MU2882 | China Eastern Airlines | 55m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Nanjing Lukou International Airport | Select dates |
| 21:25 | 22:55 | tue | MU2882 | China Eastern Airlines | 1h 30m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Nanjing Lukou International Airport | Select dates |
| 23:05 | 00:10 | mon, tue, thu, fri, sat, sun | MU2882 | China Eastern Airlines | 1h 5m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Nanjing Lukou International Airport | Select dates |
Popular airlines flying Shanghai — Nanjing
Flight Shanghai – Nanjing is served by 33 airlines. 2 airlines operate direct flights.
Airlines with direct flights
Other airlines flying with transfers
Flights Shanghai — Nanjing
The selection of cheap flights Shanghai — Nanjing
Here you can find and purchase the cheapest flights Shanghai — Nanjing from $40 and Shanghai — Nanjing — Shanghai from $35.
The price of the flight Shanghai — Nanjing (China) — Shanghai from $35 (round-trip).
The average price of the flight Shanghai — Nanjing (China) — Shanghai $116 (round-trip).
- Departure city: Shanghai
- IATA code of the city of origin: SHA
- Departure airports: Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Departure country: China
- Destination city: Nanjing
- IATA code of the destination city: NKG
- Destination airports: Nanjing Lukou International Airport
- Destination country: China
Low cost flights Shanghai — Nanjing (SHA — NKG)
The distance between Shanghai and Nanjing 157 miles (or 253 kilometres).
The time difference between Shanghai and Nanjing is 0 h.
Minimal flight time from Shanghai to Nanjing 55m.
LowCostClub always do a comparison of airfares Shanghai — Nanjing with several airlines (include Juneyao Air, China Eastern Airlines). They will always give you all available options so you can find the cheapest flight to Nanjing. In addition, you can choose the platform where you want to place your orders. There are also special offers for air tickets Shanghai — Nanjing. Last week, for instance, the cheapest round-trip prices stood at $35 while the cheapest one-way price that was available within the last week cost $40
Routes from nearby cities to Nanjing
A flight from a neighbouring city can help you save money on plane tickets.
Most often, they fly to Nanjing from Changzhou, this is the closest city with an airport from Shanghai. The cheapest ticket can be bought for a flight departing from Ningbo from $98.
Popular International routes from Shanghai
Popular routes from Nanjing
If you are going to fly from Nanjing, then study the popular flights. The most popular flights from Nanjing:
Popular domestic routes from Shanghai
FAQ about Shanghai — Nanjing
Are there any direct flights Shanghai — Nanjing?
Yes, they do: HO1602, MU2882
Can we fly from Shanghai to Nanjing?
Yes, you can fly from Shanghai to Nanjing. Shanghai has 2 airports (Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) for flights. Juneyao Air, China Eastern Airlines depart from Shanghai on mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun. There are non-direct flights through 9 Air, Air China, Air Macau, Asiana Airlines, Capital Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Chengdu Airlines, China Postal Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, Donghai Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Hebei Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Korean Air Cargo, Kunming Airlines, Loong Air, Lucky Air, Qingdao Airlines, SF Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines, Spring Japan, Suparna Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Tibet Airlines, Urumqi Air, Vietnam Airlines, West Air (Maritime Silk Road Livery), Xiamen Air.
How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Nanjing?
A direct flight lasts an average of 55m, during which time the aircraft covers a distance of 253 km.
How much do flights Shanghai — Nanjing cost?
The price of flights Shanghai — Nanjing starts from $40.
What days does the plane fly Shanghai — Nanjing?
Planes fly Shanghai — Nanjing 7 times a week on the following days: mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun
What airports are there in Shanghai and Nanjing?
In Shanghai — Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. In Nanjing — Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
What flights are currently flying from Shanghai to Nanjing?
The following flights fly between Shanghai and Nanjing: HO1602, MU2882, MU2882, MU2882
What month is the cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Nanjing?
High season is considered to be and the cheapest month is . Enter your preferred airports (or cities) and dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Shanghai — Nanjing flight deals.
Which airlines direct fly from Shanghai to Nanjing?
The following airlines have direct flights Shanghai — Nanjing: Juneyao Air, China Eastern Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Nanjing?
All the following airlines flights Shanghai — Nanjing: 9 Air, Air China, Air Macau, Asiana Airlines, Capital Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Postal Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, Donghai Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Hebei Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Juneyao Air, Korean Air Cargo, Kunming Airlines, Loong Air, Lucky Air, Qingdao Airlines, SF Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines, Spring Japan, Suparna Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Tibet Airlines, Urumqi Air, Vietnam Airlines, West Air (Maritime Silk Road Livery), Xiamen Air.