Zhengzhou to Shanghai (Minhang) (CGO–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CGO–SHA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 491 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 21 | 32N, 738, 7M8 | 1h40-1h55 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 738 | 1h40 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shanghai (Minhang) from Zhengzhou
| Metric | CGO→SHA | XFN→SHA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from CGO | – | 187 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 45m | 1h 45m |
Travel Essentials
CGO: CST · SHA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zhengzhou, it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
The Zhengzhou Airport Rail Express (Metro Line 2 extension) connects Zhengzhou East Railway Station and the city centre to the airport in 30–40 minutes for CNY 20–25. The line runs from roughly 06:00 to 23:00. Airport shuttle buses also depart from several city hotels for around CNY 20.Taxis and DiDi ride-shares to the airport from the city centre cost CNY 70–120 depending on origin and traffic. Driving is straightforward via G4E Beijing–Hong Kong–Macao Expressway with dedicated airport access roads and structured terminal parking.
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.
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.
CGO–SHA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CGO to SHA
Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected by nonstop service from Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CGO to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGO to SHA is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 491 miles (791 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fuzhou Changle, Beijing Capital and Quanzhou Jinjiang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Xiangyang (Xiangzhou) (XFN).