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Find cheap airlines flights from Datong to Shanghai

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Datong to Shanghai, including Juneyao Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with China Eastern Airlines.
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Book direct flights from Datong to Shanghai: One way flights from AED 243, round trip flights from AED 563. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Info | Datong to Shanghai

The distance between Datong and Shanghai is about 1,212.67 km. It takes around 2 hours 30 minutes on average to fly from Datong to Shanghai. The most popular month to Shanghai is January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAED 243
Cheapest return ticket priceAED 563
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,212.67 km
Average flight time2 hours 30 minutes
Popular airlineJuneyao Airlines

When is the cheapest time to fly from Datong to Shanghai?

The cheapest time for Datong to Shanghai flights: Nov 13 to Nov 19 — one way flight prices from AED 242.

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  • Nov

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  • Dec

    273
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  • Jan

    17
  • 814
Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Datong to Shanghai?

    At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Datong to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Juneyao Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 30 minutes to fly from Datong (DAT) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Datong to Shanghai 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 13 flight per week flying from Datong to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Juneyao Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- HO1056 (20:48) Juneyao Airlines: -/-/-/W/-/F/- -- HO5668 (12:18)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Datong to Shanghai is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Datong to Shanghai on October 28, 2025 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at AED 243.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Datong Yungang Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (DAT-SHA) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Datong 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.

How to find a cheap flight from Datong to Shanghai

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Tap "Date" on flight search bar to scan through the calender for Datong to Shanghai airfare over next 6 months in 2025. If you would like to fly in next 3 months, it seems the cheapest date is on Tue, Nov 18 at AED 243 for one-way flights.
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