Cheap flights from Lanzhou to Shanghai from $71 LHW → PVG, SHA

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 45 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $121 to $199.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 4 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

102 fares on 4 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $154.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $60 to $73.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 21 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

5 fares on 5 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $71.

Return

Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (45 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 14% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Lanzhou to Shanghai?

The cheapest return found recently is $161 with Spring Airlines, 4 Dec to 6 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $154 with Spring Airlines, 3 Dec to 6 Dec, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $159 to $173.

How much is a one-way flight from Lanzhou to Shanghai?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $71 with Spring Airlines, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $73 to $326.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lanzhou to Shanghai?

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $154, 3 Dec to 6 Dec, found 5 days ago. November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $71, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Lanzhou to Shanghai?

In 45 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 14% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Lanzhou to Shanghai?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $161 with Spring Airlines, 4 Dec to 6 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $71 with Spring Airlines, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Lanzhou to Shanghai?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Spring Airlines on 21 Nov, takes 3 h 5 min from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Lanzhou to Shanghai?

Between 3 Dec and 11 Jan 2027, Spring Airlines has the cheapest return on all 4 departure dates we hold. Between 21 Nov and 2 Aug 2027, Spring Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 5 departure dates we hold, and Air China on 2.