Changde (Dingcheng) to Shanghai (Minhang) (CGD–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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9C8830
9C Spring
320
9:10 PM
CST TT2
10:55 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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9C8829
9C Spring
320
12:25 PM
CST TT1
2:50 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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Changde (Dingcheng) to Shanghai (Minhang)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 601 mi 1h 45m nonstop 8 1-stop hubs

CGD–SHA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Spring Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 601 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CGD–SHA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
9C Spring Airlines 7 320 1h45
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 9C
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9C (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CGD to SHA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGD to SHA.
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One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
435
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Shanghai (Minhang) from Changde (Dingcheng)

Nearby airports with service to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
Metric CGD→SHA CSX→SHA
Distance from CGD 108 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6
Weekly flights 7 89
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 19m
Airports within 200 miles of CGD with service to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Shanghai (Minhang) is 0 hours the same as Changde (Dingcheng).
CGD: CST · SHA: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Changde (Dingcheng), it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
Distance & Flight Time
601 mi / 966 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m.
Getting from SHA

Metro Line 2 to People's Square costs ¥6 and takes 30 minutes; runs until midnight. The same line continues east to Pudong Airport (PVG), making cross-airport connections possible without a surface taxi. Line 10 serves additional city destinations.Taxis from SHA to downtown cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min metered). DiDi: ¥35–60. The integrated Hongqiao Railway Station (same terminal complex) connects directly to high-speed rail; this is SHA's major advantage over PVG for domestic connections and onward rail travel. Rental car desks are in the terminal.

Shanghai (Minhang) Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot, rainy summers and cold, damp winters. Typhoon season (July–September) is the primary disruption risk. Shanghai is regularly affected by typhoon remnants and occasionally by direct landfalls, causing ground stops of several hours. July and August are the hottest months at 32–38°C with high humidity.

Winter (December–February) brings temperatures of 2–10°C with persistent overcast, drizzle, and occasional freezing rain. Dense fog is a regular winter occurrence at SHA and can delay departures for hours. Spring (March–May) sees plum rain (meiyu season) with persistent light rain for weeks at a time. Autumn (October–November) is the most operationally stable period.

CGD–SHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Changde (Dingcheng) to Shanghai (Minhang) route.
Route details
Distance601 mi / 966 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: CGD
IATA / ICAOCGD / ZGCD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation128 ft / 39 m
Destination: SHA
IATA / ICAOSHA / ZSSS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.9M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CGD to SHA flights.
Nonstop flights from Changde Taohuayuan Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport take approximately 1h 45m. The route covers 601 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Spring Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from CGD to SHA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TFU, KWE, SZX, HAK, CAN, XIY, KMG and PKX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SHA to CGD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CSX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CGD to SHA

Changde Taohuayuan Airport (CGD) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CGD to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CGD to SHA ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 601 miles (966 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via TFU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Changsha (Changsha) (CSX).