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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
50%Trains in Guangzhou are 50% cheaper than in Shanghai.
Shanghai$0.88
Guangzhou$0.44
MealMid-priced restaurant
30%A meal in Guangzhou is 30% cheaper than a meal in Shanghai.
Shanghai$7.70
Guangzhou$5.50
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
25%A taxi fare in Guangzhou is 25% cheaper than in Shanghai.
Shanghai$3.52
Guangzhou$2.64
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
10%Coffee in Guangzhou is 10% cheaper than in Shanghai.
Shanghai$5.53
Guangzhou$4.97
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 4.59 CNY
1 CNY = 0.22 AUD
Last checked on Wed, 26/03
Distance: 1211 kms
Shanghai airports
Pu Dong (PVG)How far from city centre: 31 kms
Hongqiao (SHA)How far from city centre: 7 kms
Guangzhou airports
Baiyun (CAN)How far from city centre: 30 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou

How long does the flight take to go from Shanghai to Guangzhou?
The total flight time between Shanghai and Guangzhou is of around 02:31 hours on average, considering an average distance of 1,187 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou is $118. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Guangzhou expensive to visit compared to Shanghai?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Guangzhou costs an average of 2.64 AUD, 25% cheaper than Shanghai, with a fare of 3.52 AUD,

while train tickets costs 50% less in Guangzhou: 0.44 AUD against 0.88 AUD in Shanghai.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 5.50 AUD in Guangzhou, 29% less than the 7.70 AUD in Shanghai.

The price of the coffee is around 10% cheaper in Guangzhou, with an average of 4.97 AUD, while in Shanghai the coffee costs 5.53 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions China may apply when travelling from Shanghai. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Guangzhou compared to Shanghai?
While in Shanghai the temperatures can reach an average of 37.03 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12 mm ,Guangzhou's temperatures can go up to 38.1 ºC during the hot season, with 12 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 5.61 ºC in Guangzhou, compared to the -2.66 ºC average degrees reported in Shanghai. During the winter period, Shanghai can register 3 mm precipitation, while Guangzhou have an average of 12 mm rain level.

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