On this page, you can book flights on the Nanjing — Shanghai route. The distance between the cities is only 270 km, and flight frequency reaches approximately 5 flights per week.
Flights on this route are operated by MU. To find a great deal, use the low-price calendar and check out information on how to get to Nanjing airport and travel from Shanghai airport to the city.
The table shows direct flights Nanjing → Shanghai on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 1 h. Regular flights are operated by China Eastern. Departures from Nanjing Lukou International Airport airports, arrivals at Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Nanjing — Shanghai by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 234 in e, and the most expensive are around AED 1,150 in u. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Nanjing → Shanghai, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 577 | high | May | AED 553 | high | Sep | AED 505 | medium |
| Feb | AED 577 | high | Jun | AED 505 | medium | Oct | AED 602 | high |
| Mar | AED 457 | low | Jul | AED 577 | high | Nov | AED 457 | low |
| Apr | AED 505 | medium | Aug | AED 577 | high | Dec | AED 505 | medium |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The warmest time in Shanghai is considered to be August with an average temperature of 32.3°C, while January is the coolest. Rainfall peaks in June, with over 250 mm of precipitation, while December remains the driest month of the year.
Budget flight options are most commonly found in July, when ticket prices start AED 230. The highest prices are recorded in March, reaching AED 1,081 for a one-way flight.
The optimal period for a trip is October or November, when the weather is comfortably dry and airfares remain moderate. It is best to avoid rainy June if you plan to move around the city a lot.
The main carrier on the Nanjing — Shanghai route is China Eastern Airlines (MU), which provides regular service between the cities. There are approximately 5 flights per week, including direct options. The full schedule, travel time information, and available days of the week are presented in the interactive list below.
Flights Nanjing — Shanghai depart from Nanjing Lukou International Airport and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
Given the distance of 270 km, the travel time on a direct flight is approximately 45–55 minutes, excluding taxiing and pre-flight procedures.
Regular air service on this route is provided by MU (China Eastern Airlines).
Airfares change constantly depending on demand. You can check the current minimum for your dates in the low-price calendar on this page.
Flights from Nanjing arrive at Shanghai's international airports — Hongqiao (SHA) or Pudong (PVG), depending on the specific flight.
To get a favorable price, it is recommended to book tickets several weeks before the trip, avoiding Chinese national holiday periods.
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