Cheap flights from Nanjing to Shanghai from $69 NKG → PVG, SHA

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $118 to $160.

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

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 1-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 15 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

31 fares on 4 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $131.

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 $57 to $69.

At $69, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the high end of that range.

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

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 23 Nov, and it is not cheaper.

Every date we hold

3 fares on 3 departure dates

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 13% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return 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.

One-way

The cheapest fares were 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 Nanjing to Shanghai?

The cheapest return found recently is $135 with China Eastern, 15 Nov to 16 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $131 with China Eastern, 2 Dec to 16 Dec, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $132 to $141.

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

The cheapest one-way found recently is $69 with China Eastern, 23 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $69 to $70.

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

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $131, 2 Dec to 16 Dec, found 6 days ago.

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 13% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Nanjing to Shanghai?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $135 with China Eastern, 15 Nov to 16 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $69 with China Eastern, 23 Nov, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Shanghai?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with China Eastern on 23 Nov, takes 1 h from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Nanjing to Shanghai?

Between 15 Nov and 6 Jan 2027, China Eastern has the cheapest return on all 4 departure dates we hold. Between 13 Nov and 26 Nov, China Eastern has the cheapest one-way on all 3 departure dates we hold.