Find cheap airlines flights from Shanghai to Lanzhou

You can choose from 5 airlines that fly from Shanghai to Lanzhou, including China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines. Juneyao Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Lanzhou according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Shanghai to Lanzhou: One way flights from $82, round trip flights from $225. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Lanzhou are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Shanghai to Lanzhou

The distance between Shanghai and Lanzhou is approximately 1,743.8 km. It takes around 3 hours 42 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Lanzhou. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price$82
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$176
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,743.8 km
Average flight time3 hours 42 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Lanzhou route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Shanghai to Lanzhou

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

The average price of one-way flights from Shanghai to Lanzhou 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 Lanzhou is November, with an average price of $83; while the month with the highest flight price is usually February, with an average price of up to $225.

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$83
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    Cheapest
  • $184
    Jun
  • $155
    Jul
  • $151
    Aug
  • $158
    Sep
  • $116
    Oct
  • $83
    Nov
  • $104
    Dec
  • $130
    Jan
  • $225
    Feb
  • $85
    Mar
  • $133
    Apr
  • $160
    May

When is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Lanzhou during Juneteenth National Independence Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Shanghai to Lanzhou during Juneteenth National Independence Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Juneteenth National Independence Day is scheduled for Jun 19. The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Lanzhou are available on Jun 15, with fares starting at $118.

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    15
    Jun
  • $119
    16
  • $118
    17
  • $118
    18
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    19
  • $126
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  • $138
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Lanzhou (SHA-LHW)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Juneyao Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $82 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to LHW on Wed, Jun 10), while Spring Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $176 departing on Wed, Jun 10 and returning on Fri, Jun 12.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Lanzhou with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Spring Airlines Juneyao Airlines Air China Shanghai 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 3 hours 42 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Lanzhou (LHW).
  • 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 Lanzhou 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 48 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Lanzhou. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU720 (20:08) Spring Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 9C6487 (21:46)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Lanzhou, 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 Wed, Jun 10, with one-way flights priced at just $82.
    · 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.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Lanzhou travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Lanzhou is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Lanzhou on June 10, 2026 with Juneyao Airlines, with prices starting at $82.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Lanzhou, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (PVG-LHW) is by far the most common option on this route: Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW).
  • The time difference between Lanzhou and Shanghai is 0h.
  • 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.

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