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What to know about flights from Shanghai to Guilin?

The distance between Shanghai and Guilin is approximately 1,287.64 km. It takes around 2 hours 34 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Guilin. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The cheapest month to book is October.

Cheapest one-way
$63
Juneyao Airlines Juneyao Airlines SHA-KWL 2h 35m · Nonstop Thu, Oct 8
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Cheapest round-trip
$141
Juneyao Airlines Juneyao Airlines SHA-KWL 2h 35m · Nonstop Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 13
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Juneyao Airlines Juneyao Airlines Cheapest · From $63 China Eastern Airlines China Eastern Airlines Most booked
When to travel
September
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,287.64 km
Flight distance
2h 34m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Shanghai to Guilin over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $63 and round-trip from $141. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 7:40 AM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KWL 10:15 AM
        Shanghai - Guilin | Thu, Oct 8 | Juneyao Airlines
        KWL 7:00 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        PVG 9:25 AM
        Guilin - Shanghai | Tue, Oct 13 | China Eastern Airlines
        $141 $199
        28% off
        28% off
        $199 $141
      • PVG 6:20 AM
        2h 50m
        Nonstop
        KWL 9:10 AM
        Shanghai - Guilin | Thu, Oct 8 | China Eastern Airlines
        KWL 7:00 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        PVG 9:25 AM
        Guilin - Shanghai | Thu, Oct 15 | China Eastern Airlines
        $141 $199
        28% off
        28% off
        $199 $141
      • PVG 7:00 AM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KWL 9:35 AM
        Shanghai - Guilin | Tue, Oct 6 | Juneyao Airlines
        KWL 7:00 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        PVG 9:25 AM
        Guilin - Shanghai | Sat, Oct 10 | China Eastern Airlines
        $141 $199
        28% off
        28% off
        $199 $141
      • PVG 7:10 AM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KWL 9:45 AM
        Shanghai - Guilin | Fri, Oct 9 | China Eastern Airlines
        KWL 7:00 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        PVG 9:25 AM
        Guilin - Shanghai | Mon, Oct 12 | China Eastern Airlines
        $144
        28% off
        $199 $144
      • PVG 7:15 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KWL 9:45 AM
        Shanghai - Guilin | Wed, Oct 7 | China Eastern Airlines
        KWL 7:00 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        PVG 9:25 AM
        Guilin - Shanghai | Sun, Oct 11 | China Eastern Airlines
        $144
        28% off
        $199 $144
      • PVG 7:15 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KWL 9:45 AM
        Shanghai - Guilin | Tue, Oct 6 | China Eastern Airlines
        KWL 7:00 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        PVG 9:25 AM
        Guilin - Shanghai | Tue, Oct 13 | China Eastern Airlines
        $148
        26% off
        $199 $148
      • PVG 7:25 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KWL 9:55 AM
        Shanghai - Guilin | Thu, Oct 8 | Spring Airlines
        KWL 7:00 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        PVG 9:25 AM
        Guilin - Shanghai | Tue, Oct 13 | China Eastern Airlines
        $148
        26% off
        $199 $148
      • PVG 6:20 AM
        2h 50m
        Nonstop
        KWL 9:10 AM
        Shanghai - Guilin | Thu, Oct 15 | China Eastern Airlines
        KWL 9:45 PM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        PVG 12:15 AM
        Guilin - Shanghai | Wed, Oct 21 | China Eastern Airlines
        $151
        24% off
        $199 $151
      • PVG 9:20 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KWL 11:55 PM
        Shanghai - Guilin | Sat, Oct 10 | China Eastern Airlines
        KWL 7:00 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        PVG 9:25 AM
        Guilin - Shanghai | Wed, Oct 14 | China Eastern Airlines
        $151
        24% off
        $199 $151
      • PVG 6:20 AM
        2h 50m
        Nonstop
        KWL 9:10 AM
        Shanghai - Guilin | Sun, Oct 11 | China Eastern Airlines
        KWL 9:45 PM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        PVG 12:15 AM
        Guilin - Shanghai | Tue, Oct 13 | China Eastern Airlines
        $151
        24% off
        $199 $151
      • SHA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KWL 2:00 PM
        Shanghai - Guilin | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
        KWL 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 4:00 PM
        Guilin - Shanghai | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 7:00 AM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KWL 9:35 AM
        Shanghai - Guilin | Thu, Oct 8 | Juneyao Airlines
        $63 $95
        34% off
        34% off
        $95 $63
      • PVG 6:20 AM
        2h 50m
        Nonstop
        KWL 9:10 AM
        Shanghai - Guilin | Thu, Oct 8 | China Eastern Airlines
        $63 $95
        34% off
        34% off
        $95 $63
      • PVG 7:15 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KWL 9:45 AM
        Shanghai - Guilin | Wed, Oct 7 | China Eastern Airlines
        $66 $95
        31% off
        31% off
        $95 $66
      • PVG 7:10 AM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KWL 9:45 AM
        Shanghai - Guilin | Fri, Oct 9 | China Eastern Airlines
        $66
        31% off
        $95 $66
      • PVG 7:40 AM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KWL 10:15 AM
        Shanghai - Guilin | Wed, Oct 7 | Juneyao Airlines
        $69
        27% off
        $95 $69
      • PVG 4:50 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KWL 7:25 PM
        Shanghai - Guilin | Fri, Oct 9 | Juneyao Airlines
        $71
        25% off
        $95 $71
      • PVG 7:15 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KWL 9:45 AM
        Shanghai - Guilin | Wed, Oct 21 | China Eastern Airlines
        $71
        25% off
        $95 $71
      • PVG 10:15 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        KWL 12:40 PM
        Shanghai - Guilin | Thu, Oct 8 | Suparna Airlines
        $71
        25% off
        $95 $71
      • PVG 10:15 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        KWL 12:40 PM
        Shanghai - Guilin | Tue, Oct 20 | Suparna Airlines
        $72
        24% off
        $95 $72
      • PVG 10:15 AM
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        KWL 12:40 PM
        Shanghai - Guilin | Sat, Oct 24 | Suparna Airlines
        $72
        24% off
        $95 $72
      • SHA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KWL 2:00 PM
        Shanghai - Guilin | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Shanghai to Guilin operate an average of 28 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 45.9% on-time departure rate and a 88.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Shanghai to Guilin flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Guilin are China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, and Suparna Airlines, among 9 carriers on this route. Juneyao Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
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Shanghai Airlines logo Shanghai Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
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Spring Airlines logo Spring Airlines
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Guilin according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Shanghai to Guilin

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Shanghai to Guilin?

The average price of one-way flights from Shanghai to Guilin purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Guilin is September, with an average price of $98; while the month with the highest flight price is usually February, with an average price of up to $154.

$154
$126
$98
$70
    Cheapest
  • $106
    Oct
  • $119
    Nov
  • $103
    Dec
  • $118
    Jan
  • $154
    Feb
  • $101
    Mar
  • $129
    Apr
  • $105
    May
  • $117
    Jun
  • $134
    Jul
  • $138
    Aug
  • $98
    Sep

When is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Guilin during Columbus Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Shanghai to Guilin during Columbus Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Columbus Day is scheduled for Oct 12. The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Guilin are available on Oct 8, with fares starting at $66.

$90
$78
$66
$54
  • $66
    8
    Oct
  • $78
    9
  • $74
    10
  • $78
    11
  • $74
    12
  • $74
    13
  • $90
    14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Guilin (SHA-KWL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Juneyao Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $63 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to KWL on Thu, Oct 8), while Juneyao Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $141 departing on Thu, Oct 8 and returning on Tue, Oct 13.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Guilin with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Juneyao Airlines Suparna Airlines Shanghai Airlines Sichuan Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 2 hours 34 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Guilin (KWL).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Guilin 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 81 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Guilin. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/-/- -- MU9019 (06:39) Suparna Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- Y87505 (10:56)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Guilin, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Oct 8, with one-way flights priced at just $63.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Juneyao Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
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    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Guilin travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Guilin is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Guilin on October 8, 2026 with Juneyao Airlines, with prices starting at $63.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Guilin: Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL). Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (PVG-KWL) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Guilin and Shanghai is 0m.
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Shanghai to Guilin is $123. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Shanghai to Guilin is $253. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Shanghai and Guilin, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Spring Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Shanghai to Guilin. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Flight from Shanghai to Guilin

Guilin is a picturesque city located in the south of China. It is known for a dramatic landscape of milestone karst hills. It is surrounded by two lakes at the center namely Shanhu and Ronghu. Boats travel across the two lakes. The lakeshore of Shanhu has twin pagodas, the sun and the moon which beautifully light up the sky at night. 

Tip: March to May and September to November is the best time to visit here. 

How to reach Guilin 

Guilin Airport known as Guilin Liangjiang International Airport is at a distance of 30 Kilometers west from the city i.e. a 40-minute drive from downtown city. From Shanghai to Guilin, there are a number of flights. Shanghai airlines operate direct flights from Shanghai to Guilin. Flight from Shanghai to Guilin usually takes an average of 2 hours 45 minutes. Air China offers cheap flights to Guilin. You can also check out the connecting flights which are serviced by multiple Airlines.

Tip: Try to book your tickets 2 months in advance so that you get the cheapest airfare rates. 

Places of interest in Guilin?

Guilin is a hot favorite city among travelers flocking to China. Guilin has the mighty Karst mountains and river Li as it’s the backdrop 

The city has a plethora of activities to offer ranging from hiking and river cruises to busy markets and sumptuous food. 

River cruise lets you enjoy natural beauty through this serene city which includes the karst mountains, rice fields, and grazing buffaloes. The trip is around 52 miles and takes four to five hours. 

You can also enjoy the beauty of Guilin by cycling around the place. You can opt for tours that combine cycling along with visits to tea plantation and river Li cruise. Cycling is an ideal way to burn calories while also enjoying the natural beauty. 

If you are a tea lover, then you must visit the tea plantation which houses around 250 tea plants. You can see a demo of how the tea leaves are plucked, processed and brewed.  

Sun and Moon towers or pagodas are unique to Guilin which is not to be missed. The sun tower stands at 41 meters high. It is made of copper. Moon tower which is made of marble is 35 meters high. There is a tunnel connecting the two towers which gives the visitors a beautiful view of the lake as they pass through. The towers are believed to represent the future of Guilin.

Tip: Always carry a camera so that you don’t miss any view.

Shop and Dine in Guilin

The markets of Guilin have a variety of products to shop from. The Xicheng Pedestrian street converts to a market in the evening loaded with stalls and colorful Knick-knacks. You can get a good deal with bargaining. Another famous shopping market is Little Hong Kong which is full of cheap clothes and accessories. 

Rice noodles in Guilian are very popular and can be consumed at any time in the day. The noodles are topped with pickled vegetables, different types of meat and peanuts. If you need extra spice, pepper and chili flakes can be added. These noodles are available in all the restaurants. 

Tip: Each restaurant adds its own flavor to the noodles. So, try a different one every day. 

There are a lot of flights from Shanghai to Guilin. You can customize your search to get the best prices based on your travel dates. Combine your Shanghai-Guilin flight booking along with discount hotel reservations for great dealsif you are traveling on a budget. 

 Experience the true beauty, shopping, dining, and other unique attractions by visiting Guilin with Trip.com.

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