Cheap flight from Lanzhou to Shanghai from $55

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Lanzhou to Shanghai?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Lanzhou to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Air China Spring Airlines Shenzhen Airlines Juneyao Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Shanghai (SHA) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 3 hours 13 minutes to fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Shanghai (SHA).

• When is the best time to book flights from Lanzhou to Shanghai?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Lanzhou to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Lanzhou to Shanghai?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 98 flight per week flying from Lanzhou to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU719 (08:01) Spring Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 9C6565 (08:11)

• When are flight tickets from Lanzhou (LHW) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Lanzhou to Shanghai is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Lanzhou to Shanghai on?

  After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Lanzhou to Shanghai on November 18, 2025 with Juneyao Airlines, with prices starting at $52.

• Which airports can I fly to for Shanghai from Lanzhou?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Zhongchuan International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (LHW-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

• Is there any time difference between Lanzhou and Shanghai?

  The time difference between Shanghai and Lanzhou is 0h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Lanzhou to Shanghai?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.