Cheap flights from Shanghai to Nanjing from $71 PVG, SHA → NKG

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 46 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $115 to $328.

At $115, the cheapest return found recently is at the low end of that range.

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

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 13 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

16 fares on 3 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $115.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $57 to $163.

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 20 Nov, and it is not cheaper.

Every date we hold

3 fares on 3 departure dates

Return

Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 12% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (46 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 12 Nov (50 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 Shanghai to Nanjing?

The cheapest return found recently is $115 with China Eastern, 13 Jan 2027 to 17 Jan 2027, found today. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $115 to $130.

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

The cheapest one-way found recently is $71 with China Eastern, 20 Nov, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $58 with China Eastern, 29 Nov, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $65 to $74.

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

November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $115, 22 Nov to 24 Nov, found 2 days ago.

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

In 46 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 12% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 50 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Shanghai to Nanjing?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $115 with China Eastern, 13 Jan 2027 to 17 Jan 2027, found today. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $71 with China Eastern, 20 Nov, found 5 days ago.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Nanjing?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with China Eastern on 20 Nov, takes 1 h 5 min from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Nanjing?

Between 21 Nov and 13 Jan 2027, China Eastern has the cheapest return on all 3 departure dates we hold. Between 20 Nov and 29 Nov, China Eastern has the cheapest one-way on all 3 departure dates we hold.