Guangzhou (Huadu) to Shanghai (Pudong) (CAN–PVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CAN–PVG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 748 miles in approximately 1h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 156 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U, SV | 21 | 32Q, 350, 77W | 2h20-2h30 | – | SkyTeam | 3U, SV |
| FM Shanghai Airlines Also: MU | 14 | 738, 789 | 1h42-2h20 | – | – | MU |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 14 | 32N, 73H | 2h20-2h35 | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, CA, MU, ZH | 7 | 789 | 2h20 | – | – | 3U, CA, MU, ZH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shanghai (Pudong) from Guangzhou (Huadu)
| Metric | CAN→PVG | FUO→PVG | SZX→PVG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CAN | – | 26 mi | 61 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 11 |
| Weekly flights | 269 | 7 | 312 |
| Flight time | 1h 42m | 1h 48m | 2h 15m |
Travel Essentials
CAN: CST · PVG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu), it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong).
Metro Line 3 North Extension runs directly to T1 and T2 from Tianhe and the city centre (30–40 min from Guangzhou East station, ¥8–10). Road traffic in Guangzhou is consistently heavy; the metro avoids it.Airport shuttle buses depart from multiple city zones including the Civil Aviation ticket office in Liuhua (¥26, 40–60 min). Taxis cost ¥80–130 from the urban core and take 40–70 minutes depending on which ring road is moving. DiDi is cheaper and widely used.
Maglev to Longyang Road (8 min, ¥50) is a fast exit; transfer to Metro Line 2 onward. Metro Line 2 runs directly from PVG T1/T2 to People's Square and Hongqiao Airport (1.5–2 hrs, ¥7). Taxis have a meter; expect ¥130–200 to Puxi (west side) depending on destination and traffic tunnels used.Airport buses serve multiple city zones (¥22–36, 60–90 min). DiDi ride-hail is available and typically cheaper than street taxis for longer distances.
Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and oppressively humid (28–37°C) with typhoon risk. Storms can cause flight cancellations with little warning. Winters (December–February) are cold and damp (1–8°C) with occasional frost. Dense fog disrupts departures regularly in January–February.
Spring is rainy and mild. Autumn (October–November) is the most settled period. Clear skies and 12–22°C make it the best window for travel. Pack layers for shoulder seasons. An umbrella is useful year-round.
CAN–PVG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Guangzhou to Shanghai Pudong: Pearl River Delta to Yangtze Delta
CAN-PVG links southern China's manufacturing and trade hub to its financial capital. China Southern operates from its Guangzhou base; China Eastern anchors at Pudong. Together, the two flag carriers account for the majority of seats, with Shenzhen Airlines and Juneyao Air adding significant capacity. The 1,196 km route is among the most-flown domestic segments globally by annual passenger count. Business travel drives consistent weekday demand; the Pearl River Delta's export manufacturing industry generates a large volume of executive and logistics-related trips to Shanghai's banking and trade infrastructure.
Rail vs. Air Context
China's high-speed rail network covers Guangzhou South to Shanghai Hongqiao in eight hours, which undercuts air for passengers traveling city-center to city-center when airport transit time is included. Air retains an advantage for passengers connecting onward from PVG internationally, for early-morning departures before rail starts, and when fares are comparable. Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) opened its Terminal 2 in 2018, adding capacity and separating some carriers from the original Terminal 1. PVG's Satellite Concourse S1 opened in 2019, adding 30 million annual passenger capacity. Transfer between the main terminals at PVG and the satellite concourse is by underground automated people mover.