Flying from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Shanghai: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 35 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai.
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Guangzhou (the location of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport).
The busiest route is from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). You can select from 419 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CAN to SHA is the 06:25 Juneyao Airlines option. If you prefer traveling later, the final departure is at 21:45 with Juneyao Airlines.
Leave enough time to make your flight from CAN to Shanghai. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
You can catch a nonstop flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai that touches down at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
These are some of the most well-known airlines offering direct flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai:
After booking your cheap tickets from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai, get your travel documents ready. A passport or visa isn't needed since you're traveling within China. As long as you have some other valid proof of identity, such as an ID card or driver's license, you're ready to go.
To reach CAN from central Guangzhou, it'll take around 36 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 20 miles from the airport to the city center.
Looking for a handy hotel near CAN? If you're boarding an early flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Shanghai
$58 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai. A return flight starts from $114. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Book 9 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CAN to Shanghai.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is around 35 miles from the center of Shanghai. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 49 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
After your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai has hit the runway, you can reach the city center in around 21 minutes by car. Central Shanghai is approximately 9 miles from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to SHA. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from CAN to Shanghai:
Best time to go to Shanghai
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Shanghai, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Lock in your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai for August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 73ºF to 93ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 30ºF and 50ºF. Look for cheap flights from CAN to Shanghai sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Shanghai
Once you've booked your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Shanghai:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower are popular attractions which should be on every Shanghai itinerary.
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