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SHALHWFri, 30 Oct
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Lowest fare¥2,160Juneyao Airline
Fastest3h 10mgate to gate
Options found116flights on this route
Find your flightSHA → LHW
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Baggage InfoCheck-in 20 KG - Cabin 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Chinasouthern
CZ-6156
18:50
2026-10-30
Shanghai (PVG)Pu Dong
26H :40 M
1 Stop
CGQ
· 20h 05m Changchun (CGQ), China
21:30
2026-10-31
Lanzhou (LHW)Lanzhou Airport
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 20 KGCabin: 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
20 KG 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
¥4,509
Flight DetailsPVG to LHW - 26H :40 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 20 KG - Cabin 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Air China
CA-8591
07:40
2026-10-30
Shanghai (PVG)Pu Dong
11H :50 M
1 Stop
CTU
· 6h 35m Chengdu (CTU), China
19:30
2026-10-30
Lanzhou (LHW)Lanzhou Airport
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 20 KGCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
20 KG 1 Pieces
¥4,514
Flight DetailsPVG to LHW - 11H :50 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 20 KG - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Air China
CA-4592
08:20
2026-10-30
Shanghai (PVG)Pu Dong
11H :10 M
1 Stop
TFU
· 6h 05m Chengdu (TFU), China
19:30
2026-10-30
Lanzhou (LHW)Lanzhou Airport
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 20 KGCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
20 KG 1 Pieces
¥4,514
Flight DetailsPVG to LHW - 11H :10 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 20 KG - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Airfare Highlights
From flights departing on Fri, 30 Oct 2026.
Lowest fare¥2,160Juneyao Airline14:05
Earliest departure¥4,594Air China06:40
Shortest duration¥2,820China Eastern12:45
Night
00:00-05:59
No optionOpen full search for moreMorning
06:00-11:59
¥2,170Shanghai Airlines at 08:55Afternoon
12:00-17:59
¥2,160Juneyao Airline at 14:05Evening
18:00-23:59
¥2,820China Eastern at 21:00
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Shanghai (SHA)
Hongqiao
China
GMT 8
Latitude: 31.197900772094727
Longitude: 121.33599853515625
Lanzhou (LHW)
Lanzhou Airport
China
GMT 8
Latitude: 36.5152015686
Longitude: 103.620002747
Distance: Shanghai (SHA), China to Lanzhou (LHW), China - 1,736.25 km
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How to travel Shanghai to Lanzhou
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OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹30,9163h 10m7 flights
Connecting flight₹53,530Longer, includes a stop109 options
Air distance is about 1,736 km. 8 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Shanghai to Lanzhou
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CH
Chinasouthern Flights
from ¥3,84243 flights
Fares from
¥3,842
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
43 in the list above
AI
Air China Flights
from ¥3,74037 flights
Fares from
¥3,740
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
37 in the list above
SI
Sichuan Airlines Flights
from ¥5,08011 flights
Fares from
¥5,080
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
11 in the list above
CH
China Eastern Flights
from ¥2,82010 flights
Fares from
¥2,820
Non-stop
5 in these results
Departures
10 in the list above
HA
Hainan Airlines Flights
from ¥4,8339 flights
Fares from
¥4,833
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
9 in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
3h 10m · China Eastern
First departure of the day
06:40 · Air China
Last departure of the day
22:30 · Chinasouthern
Flight options found
116
Direct / non-stop options
7
Airport codes
Shanghai–SHA, Lanzhou–LHW
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 116 flight options, 7 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 06:40 and the last around 22:30. The fastest flight takes about 3h 10m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Afternoon from ¥2,160, Morning from ¥2,170, Evening from ¥2,820. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Shanghai to Lanzhou flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Shanghai to Lanzhou dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at ¥2,160. This can change from week to week.
How far is Shanghai from Lanzhou by air?
The direct air distance between Shanghai (SHA) and Lanzhou (LHW) is about 1,736 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from SHA to LHW?
Yes. 7 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Shanghai to Lanzhou. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Shanghai to Lanzhou?
Chinasouthern, Air China, Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern and 1 other are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Lanzhou?
The quickest non-stop Shanghai to Lanzhou flight on this page takes about 3h 10m. Non-stop flights here take between 3h 10m and 5h 5m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the baggage allowance on Shanghai to Lanzhou flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 20 KG. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest Shanghai to Lanzhou flight fare?
The lowest Shanghai to Lanzhou fare on this page is ¥2,160. Fares on the same dates run up to ¥8,215, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
What time do Shanghai to Lanzhou flights depart?
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 06:40 and the last around 22:30, local time at Shanghai. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 1,736.25 km.
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Lowest Shanghai to Lanzhou airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare
¥2,160
30/10/2026
Juneyao Airline
14:05
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
¥2,117
07/11/2026
Juneyao Airline
14:05
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
¥2,052
06/01/2027
Juneyao Airline
14:05
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Shanghai to Lanzhou Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Shanghai and Lanzhou is about 1,736 KM. In these results, journey times range from 3h 10m to 30h 5m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
Shanghai to Lanzhou Flight Schedule and Timing
The search for these dates returned 116 flight options, 7 of them non-stop. The first departure from Shanghai is at 06:40 and the last is at 22:30. Flights leave from Hongqiao and land at Lanzhou Airport.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Shanghai to Lanzhou
Aerial Distance
1,736 KM
Flight Duration
3h 10m - 30h 5m
Airport Codes
Shanghai - SHA, Lanzhou - LHW
Total Flights Available
116 flights7 direct109 with layovers
First Flight Departure
Departs at 06:40
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 22:30
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
11 flights0 direct11 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
31 flights2 direct29 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
25 flights3 direct22 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
21 flights0 direct21 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
28 flights2 direct26 with layovers
Airport Information & Terminals
SHA: Shanghai airport system. Shanghai can mean Pudong or Hongqiao. Pudong is common for long-haul international flights; Hongqiao is closer to many business areas and domestic rail links. Check the airport before booking transfers.
LHW: Lanzhou airport. Lanzhou airport may offer metro, rail, bus and taxi options. Choose public transport for daytime light-luggage arrivals; choose a cab or hotel transfer for family trips and late landings.
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