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Flight deals from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Guangzhou Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Guangzhou Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 2,322. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Guangzhou

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai Pudong to Guangzhou flights are currently cheapest in April.

Direct flights from Shanghai Pudong to Guangzhou

Shanghai Pudong to Guangzhou: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Shanghai Pudong to Guangzhou below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Guangzhou.

Shanghai to Guangzhou: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,103
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time2 hrs, 41 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week275

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai Pudong to Guangzhou: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai Pudong to Guangzhou is R 2,276. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 41 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai Pudong to Guangzhou.
China Eastern, Shenzhen Airlines and China Southern fly direct from Shanghai Pudong to Guangzhou.
As of March 2026, there are 275 flights per week flying from Shanghai Pudong to Guangzhou.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Guangzhou is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Guangzhou Airport on Monday, 18 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 41 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Guangzhou but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Guangzhou is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, 9 Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Guangzhou.

Travelling from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): what you need to know

  • Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

  • Guangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Shanghai.

  • You can choose from 125 weekly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flights. The 03:35 departure with 9 Air Co is the earliest available. Shanghai Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:30.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your PVG to CAN flight.

  • During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.

  • There are plenty of direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, so getting to Guangzhou (and then touring more of China!) is a cinch. Popular airlines that fly nonstop include:

  • 9 Air Co tops the list for bookings on this route.

  • China Southern Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for PVG to CAN flights, with 83.75% of services landing as scheduled.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between PVG and CAN:

    • Liancheng Airport

    • Wuhan Tianhe International Airport

    • Wenzhou Longwan International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

  • Currently, R 1,103 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,276. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PVG to CAN.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from PVG to CAN is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou

  • The street address for CAN is Airport W Ave.

  • From Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.

When to fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

  • It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Guangzhou. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Guangzhou during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PVG to CAN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.

Explore more of China

  • Guangzhou is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of China you'll want to see. About 105 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou, a visit to Shenzhen will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.

  • Around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou, Dongguan is another favourite stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.

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