China Eastern Airlines
Th, Fr, and Sa
starting at $81
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A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to Nanjing, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
The only airline operating direct flights from Shanghai to Nanjing is China Eastern Airlines. Flights operate on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
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China Eastern Airlines
Th, Fr, and Sa
starting at $81
Shanghai — Nanjing
06/04/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU2882
starting at $76
Shanghai — Nanjing
06/08/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU2882
starting at $100
Shanghai — Nanjing
06/09/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU2882
starting at $55
Shanghai — Nanjing
06/18/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU2882
starting at $100
Shanghai — Nanjing
06/26/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU2882
starting at $101
Shanghai — Nanjing
09/12/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU2882
starting at $100
Shanghai — Nanjing
10/01/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU2882
starting at $117
Shanghai — Nanjing
10/02/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU2882
starting at $117
starting at $55
The route Shanghai — Nanjing is served by a single airline — China Eastern Airlines. This means that when planning your trip, you won’t need to spend time choosing between dozens of carriers: all flights are operated by one provider, which simplifies the booking process. Despite the limited choice, passengers can still plan ahead, select optimal departure dates, and buy tickets at the lowest price — from $55. Using our service, you can quickly compare available China Eastern Airlines flights and book a seat in advance at a favorable rate.
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Nanjing departs on 06/09/2026, is operated by China Eastern Airlines and costs $55
There is no information about the cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Nanjing
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Nanjing takes 1h 15m
There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Mo, Tu, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Shanghai and Nanjing is 253km (157 miles). There are 2 direct flights from Shanghai to Nanjing. Shanghai and Nanjing are in the same time zone. Flights from Shanghai begin at 11:05 PM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 11:05 PM
We couldn't find any special offers for flights from Shanghai to Nanjing
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Nanjing according to data for the last 48 hours costs $55
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Nanjing is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Nanjing can be found flying in these months: June, September, October.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Nanjing start from 1 hour 15 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Nanjing: China Eastern Airlines
The minimum one-way ticket price from Shanghai to Nanjing is $55 (June 2026), while the maximum is $117 (October 2026). On average, a ticket costs $91–$216.
Prices on the Shanghai — Nanjing route are consistently going up. From June 2026 to October 2026, tickets went from $55 to $117 — a 111% increase. This trend is worth considering when planning your trip.
The most significant price increase was from June 2026 to October 2026 — up 111%. The best time to fly is June 2026–September 2026, when the average price is $77. In September 2026–October 2026, tickets cost around $108.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in June 2026–September 2026 can save you up to 28% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 28.6%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.