Flights Shenzhen → Shanghai
As of October 2026, economy flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai have a typical range CNY 1181–1990, median CNY 1720. Full range across all 136 offers: CNY 1050–9038. We analyzed 136 offers from 12 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Shenzhen → Shanghai
Based on 136 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Shenzhen → Shanghai
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · CNY
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Airlines | Included | CNY 80 | — |
| China Eastern | Included | Included | — |
| China Southern | Included | Included | — |
| Air China | Included | Included | — |
| Shanghai Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Sichuan Airlines | Included | Included | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai cost?
Based on 136 offers · October 2026
Shenzhen to Shanghai flights ranged from CNY 1050 to CNY 9038 across 136 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 136 offers.
These 136 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between CNY 1410 and CNY 1897
What hidden fees do Shenzhen to Shanghai flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Shenzhen to Shanghai routes. The breakdown below is based on 136 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (CNY) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| 9C | 122 | 8% |
| MU | 30 | 2% |
| CZ | 30 | 2% |
| CA | 30 | 2% |
| FM | 0 | 0% |
| 3U | 0 | 0% |
9C: base ~CNY 1347 + fees CNY 122 = ~CNY 1469 total. China Eastern: base ~CNY 1789 + fees CNY 30 = ~CNY 1819 total.
9C's CNY 122 ancillary fees narrow the gap with China Eastern's lower-fee model — the CNY 442 base difference shrinks to CNY 350 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Shenzhen to Shanghai?
12 airlines flew Shenzhen to Shanghai in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Spring), fares ranged CNY 1114–1294 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (CNY) | Median (CNY) | Fees (CNY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Spring | 16 | 1114–1294 | 1171 | n/a |
 9C | 44 | 1188–1768 | 1469 | 122 (8%) |
 MF | 6 | 1575–1850 | 1738 | n/a |
 FM | 3 | 1661–3532 | 1786 | 0 (0%) |
 ZH | 10 | 1688–1901 | 1812 | n/a |
 China Eastern | 19 | 1476–1905 | 1819 | 30 (2%) |
 China Southern | 20 | 1600–1940 | 1825 | 30 (2%) |
 Air China | 3 | 1890–1970 | 1890 | 30 (2%) |
 HO | 9 | 1990–2140 | 2100 | n/a |
 SC | 1 | — | 2100 | n/a |
 TV | 1 | — | 2100 | n/a |
 3U | 4 | 8154–8882 | 8518 | 0 (0%) |
Where do the best Shenzhen → Shanghai prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Shenzhen to Shanghai flights
- Shenzhen–Shanghai had 136 offers analyzed. Median price: CNY 1720.
- 9C charges 4.1x more in ancillary fees than CA — CNY 122 vs CNY 30 avg per booking.
- The same route priced CNY 597 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was CNY 1171. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Shenzhen to Shanghai cost?
- Based on 136 offers analyzed, Shenzhen to Shanghai flights range from CNY 1050 to CNY 9038, with a median price of CNY 1720. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Shenzhen to Shanghai flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add CNY 73 to the base fare on Shenzhen to Shanghai flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Shenzhen to Shanghai including all fees?
- Spring has the lowest median fare on Shenzhen to Shanghai at CNY 1171 (median across 16 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Shenzhen–Shanghai flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was CNY 1171. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Shenzhen to Shanghai routes?
- Shenzhen to Shanghai has 12 airlines competing, creating a price range from CNY 1050 to CNY 9038 across 136 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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