Ningbo to Shanghai (Minhang) (NGB–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
XMN Xiamen 4h 3UMF 3U9CFM Xiamen (XMN) to Shanghai (Minhang) flights
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) 4h 13m 9CGJHU CAFMHO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Shanghai (Minhang) flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 4h 23m CZMUZH FMMU Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Shanghai (Minhang) flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 4h 40m 3UBKCZ 3UCACZ Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Shanghai (Minhang) flights
CGO Zhengzhou 4h 45m CZHUMU FMMU Zhengzhou (CGO) to Shanghai (Minhang) flights
SWA Jieyang (Rongcheng) 5h 1m 9CCZMU 9CFMMU Jieyang (Rongcheng) (SWA) to Shanghai (Minhang) flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 5h 19m 3U9CCZ 3U9CCA Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Shanghai (Minhang) flights
SZX Shenzhen 5h 28m 9CCACZ 3U9CCA Shenzhen (SZX) to Shanghai (Minhang) flights
ZUH Zhuhai (Jinwan) 5h 30m 9CDZMU 3UCAFM Zhuhai (Jinwan) (ZUH) to Shanghai (Minhang) flights
HKG Hong Kong 5h 35m CXMUUO CXFMHU Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai (Minhang) flights
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Ningbo to Shanghai (Minhang)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between NGB and SHA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for NGB to SHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,761
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 Ningbo

Nearby airports with service to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
Metric NGB→SHA PVG→SHA
Distance from NGB 93 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 1
Airports within 200 miles of NGB 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 Ningbo.
NGB: CST · SHA: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ningbo, it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
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.

NGB–SHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ningbo to Shanghai (Minhang) route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NGB
IATA / ICAONGB / ZSNB
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr9.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: SHA
IATA / ICAOSHA / ZSSS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.9M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NGB to SHA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Xiamen Gaoqi, Qingdao Jiaodong and Wuhan Tianhe.
Yes, return flights from SHA to NGB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PVG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xiamen Gaoqi, Qingdao Jiaodong and Wuhan Tianhe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG).