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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Guangzhou to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 06:45 and lands at 08:59
• Latest: departs at 21:30 and lands at 23:44.

The flight takes about 2h 14m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 2h 14m, covering 730 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport range from £102 to £155, with an average of £121 over the past 12 months. Anything below £102 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the £121 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

China Southern is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Spring Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Guangzhou to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are:

• China Southern: 86% on time
• Spring Airlines: 75% on time
• Juneyao Airlines: 74% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 75% of the time.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Spring Airlines and Juneyao Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Guangzhou to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights, with 36% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 32%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 7%.

One-way fares from Guangzhou to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £84, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport usually depart from Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Guangzhou to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 20m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £110 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £167, a difference of £57.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

6 airlines operate flights between Guangzhou and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• China Southern
• China Eastern
• Spring Airlines
• Juneyao Airlines
• Shanghai Airlines
• Air China

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Yu Yuan Garden. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Spring Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Juneyao Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.