Hefei to Shanghai (Minhang) (HFE–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
HFE–SHA had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 262 miles in 2h 25m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shanghai (Minhang) from Hefei
| Metric | HFE→SHA | NKG→SHA | CZX→SHA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HFE | – | 112 mi | 164 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 0h 55m | 0h 40m |
Travel Essentials
HFE: CST · SHA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Hefei, it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
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.
HFE–SHA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HFE to SHA
Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
HFE to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HFE to SHA is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 262 miles (422 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Qingdao Jiaodong, Taiyuan Wusu and Beijing Capital. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nanjing (NKG) and Changzhou (CZX).