Quanzhou to Shanghai (Minhang) (JJN–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
JJN–SHA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Xiamen Air, Spring Airlines and Shanghai Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 473 miles in approximately 1h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 26 | 738 | 1h35-1h40 | – | – | 3U |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 10 | 320 | 1h17-1h45 | – | – | – |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 7 | 738 | 1h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shanghai (Minhang) from Quanzhou
| Metric | JJN→SHA | XMN→SHA | FOC→SHA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JJN | – | 34 mi | 104 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 9 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 69 | 191 | 60 |
| Flight time | 1h 36m | 0h 40m | 1h 9m |
Travel Essentials
JJN: CST · SHA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Quanzhou, 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.
JJN–SHA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JJN to SHA
Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (JJN) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected by nonstop service from Xiamen Air, Spring Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. With 69 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JJN to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JJN to SHA is about 1 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 473 miles (761 km). There are approximately 69 weekly flights outbound and 76 return, totaling 145 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Pudong, Wuhan Tianhe and Changsha Huanghua. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Xiamen (XMN) and Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC).