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SHALHWSat, 03 Oct
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Lowest fare¥1,982Air China
Fastest3h 0mgate to gate
Options found73flights on this route
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3 Tian Shui Zhong Lu, Cheng Guan Qu, Lan Zhou Shi, Gan Su Sheng, China, 730013 ,
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¥886per night+ taxes if applicable
1 Night • 4 Star
Air China
CA-4502
20:45
2026-10-03
Shanghai (SHA)Hongqiao
14H :45 M
1 Stop
CTU
· 9h 55m Chengdu (CTU), China
11:30
2026-10-04
Lanzhou (LHW)Lanzhou Airport
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 20 KGCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
20 KG 1 Pieces
¥4,524
Flight DetailsSHA to LHW - 14H :45 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 20 KG - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Chinasouthern
CZ-3554
12:40
2026-10-03
Shanghai (SHA)Hongqiao
21H :15 M
1 Stop
SZX
· 15h 20m Shenzhen (SZX), China
09:55
2026-10-04
Lanzhou (LHW)Lanzhou Airport
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 20 KGCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
20 KG 1 Pieces
¥4,574
Flight DetailsSHA to LHW - 21H :15 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 20 KG - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Chinasouthern
CZ-3256
14:40
2026-10-03
Shanghai (SHA)Hongqiao
19H :15 M
1 Stop
SZX
· 13h 30m Shenzhen (SZX), China
09:55
2026-10-04
Lanzhou (LHW)Lanzhou Airport
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 20 KGCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
20 KG 1 Pieces
¥4,574
Flight DetailsSHA to LHW - 19H :15 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 20 KG - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Chinasouthern
CZ-3552
15:40
2026-10-03
Shanghai (SHA)Hongqiao
18H :15 M
1 Stop
SZX
· 12h 25m Shenzhen (SZX), China
09:55
2026-10-04
Lanzhou (LHW)Lanzhou Airport
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 20 KGCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
20 KG 1 Pieces
¥4,574
Flight DetailsSHA to LHW - 18H :15 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 20 KG - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Today's Airfare Highlights
Selected flight highlights for 03 Oct 2026.
Lowest fare¥1,982Air China06:55
Earliest departure¥1,982Air China06:55
Shortest duration¥2,822China Eastern11:35
Night
00:00-05:59
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06:00-11:59
¥1,982Air China at 06:55Afternoon
12:00-17:59
¥2,152Juneyao Airline at 14:00Evening
18:00-23:59
¥2,822China Eastern at 18:40
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 timeAvailability
Non-stop flight Fastest₹28,1783h11 flights today
Connecting flight₹48,670Longer — includes a stop62 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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AI
Air China Flights
from ¥1,98219 flights
Fares from
¥1,982
Non-stop
1 in these results
Departures
19 — compare timings in the list above
CH
Chinasouthern Flights
from ¥3,42319 flights
Fares from
¥3,423
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
19 — compare timings in the list above
CH
China Eastern Flights
from ¥2,82213 flights
Fares from
¥2,822
Non-stop
7 in these results
Departures
13 — compare timings in the list above
HA
Hainan Airlines Flights
from ¥4,6049 flights
Fares from
¥4,604
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
9 — compare timings in the list above
SH
Shenzhen Airlines Flights
from ¥6,1567 flights
Fares from
¥6,156
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
7 — compare timings in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
3h 0m · China Eastern
First departure of the day
06:55 · Air China
Last departure of the day
22:30 · Air China
Options in this snapshot
73
Direct / non-stop options
11
Airport codes
Shanghai–SHA, Lanzhou–LHW
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
Around 73 flights appear in the dated route snapshot, including 11 non-stop options. Departures run through the day — the first flight leaves around 06:55 and the last around 22:30. The fastest flight takes about 3h 0m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from ¥1,982, Afternoon from ¥2,152, Evening from ¥2,822. 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. Across the dates currently loaded for Shanghai to Lanzhou, Saturday shows the lowest fare at ¥1,982. That is an observed snapshot for these dates, not a rule that holds every 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. 11 non-stop flights are showing on Shanghai to Lanzhou for the dates currently loaded. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Shanghai to Lanzhou?
Air China, Chinasouthern, China Eastern, Hainan Airlines and 1 other are showing on this route for the dates currently loaded. 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 currently loaded takes about 3h. Across the non-stop options showing, block time ranges from 3h to 4h 55m. 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 showing right now 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 fare showing on Shanghai to Lanzhou for the dates currently loaded is ¥1,982. Fares on the same dates run up to ¥6,496, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline pricing moves continuously, so treat this as a dated observation rather than a fixed price.
What time do Shanghai to Lanzhou flights depart?
For the dates currently loaded the first departure is around 06:55 and the last is 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 today, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare Today
¥1,982
03/10/2026
Air China
06:55
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
¥1,942
13/10/2026
Air China
06:55
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
¥1,883
12/12/2026
Air China
06:55
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Shanghai to Lanzhou Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Shanghai and Lanzhou is approximately 1,736 KM. The flight duration ranges from 3H :00 M up to 21H :15 M depending on whether you book a non-stop flight or a connecting schedule with layovers.
Shanghai to Lanzhou Flight Schedule and Timing
Around 73 flights operate on this route, providing plenty of choices for your travel window. The earliest morning flight departs from Shanghai at 06:55, while the last night flight leaves at 22:30. Flights depart 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 :00 M - 21H :15 M
Airport Codes
Shanghai - SHA, Lanzhou - LHW
Total Flights Available
73 flights (11 direct)
First Flight Departure
Departs at 06:55
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 22:30
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
5 direct/indirect flights
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
15 direct/indirect flights
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
20 direct/indirect flights
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
18 direct/indirect flights
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
15 direct/indirect flights
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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