Travelling from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Guangzhou Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Shanghai and Guangzhou are both in the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Each week, there are 277 Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Guangzhou Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, select the 07:25 Spring Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 22:30 with China Eastern Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your SHA to CAN flight.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Plenty of airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Guangzhou Airport. Fly nonstop to Guangzhou with these carriers and discover this incredible part of China:
China Southern is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With a dependable 86.49% of services landing on schedule, China Southern is the most punctual carrier for SHA to CAN flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Guangzhou Airport. These are the top stopovers between SHA and CAN:
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Changsha Airport
Fuzhou Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Rs15,458 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs30,916. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from SHA to CAN, reserve your trip one month ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Guangzhou Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SHA touch down on schedule 85% of the time.
To reach Shanghai Hongqiao Airport from central Shanghai, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to SHA? If you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Guangzhou Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
If you're arriving on a late Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near CAN:
Venture beyond Guangzhou and check out places that aren't on most itineraries with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Guangzhou Airport rental car from Hertz.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Guangzhou Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Guangzhou Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Guangzhou in March.
Lock in your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Guangzhou Airport for July if you'd like to go to Guangzhou during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SHA to CAN sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
You've done Guangzhou, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Travel around 105 kilometres south-east to Shenzhen to tick off its top attractions. From Huangshan Mountain to The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in China, head for Dongguan, about 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park are among its highlights.