Shanghai (Pudong) to Guangzhou (Huadu) (PVG–CAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PVG–CAN is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, China Eastern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 748 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: LX, OS, SC | 36 | 320, 321, 333 | 1h57-2h45 | – | Star Alliance | LX, OS, SC |
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U, EY, SV | 35 | 32N, 359, 738, 789 | 2h20-2h45 | – | SkyTeam | 3U, EY, SV |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: SC | 35 | 320, 321, 333, 789 | 2h25-2h45 | – | Star Alliance | SC |
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U, SV | 21 | 321, 32Q, 350 | 2h20-2h46 | – | SkyTeam | 3U, SV |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 21 | 32N, 73H | 2h35-2h40 | – | – | – |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 9 | 738 | 2h30-2h40 | – | – | – |
| AF Air France | 7 | 32N | 2h45 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U | 7 | 789 | 2h25 | – | – | 3U |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Guangzhou (Huadu) from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→CAN | SHA→CAN | NTG→CAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 28 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 10 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 297 | 485 | 49 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 1h 47m | 2h 20m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · CAN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu).
The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.
Metro Line 3 North Extension connects T1 and T2 to the city centre (30–40 min, ¥8–10). Trains run until around midnight. Airport shuttle buses serve Guangzhou East, Tianhe Coach Terminal, and other zones (¥26–36, 40–70 min).Taxis from the arrivals area use a meter; Guangzhou city centre costs ¥80–130 with highway tolls added. DiDi ride-hail is widely available and typically costs less. High-speed rail connections to Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and other Pearl River Delta cities are available from Guangzhou South station (metro transfer required).
Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers are long, hot, and extremely humid (28–35°C from May–September) with heavy rain and typhoon risk. Tropical storms regularly cause cancellations in July and August. Winters are mild and dry (8–18°C) with some fog in January–February that can delay departures.
Spring (March–April) is warm but wet with persistent drizzle. Autumn (October–November) is the most comfortable period with lower humidity and clear skies. Air quality varies. Pollution combined with humidity creates haze that occasionally reduces visibility.
PVG–CAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Shanghai Pudong to Guangzhou Baiyun: China's Pearl River to Yangtze Delta Corridor
PVG-CAN is one of China's most heavily trafficked domestic city pairs, connecting the financial capital to the manufacturing and trade hub of the Pearl River Delta. China Eastern and China Southern dominate, supplemented by Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, and smaller carriers. Combined frequency runs 20 to 30 daily nonstops, with the schedule running from 06:00 to 23:00. Block time is two hours. The route carries a mix of financial executives traveling between Shanghai and Guangzhou's factory and sourcing markets, Cantonese population traveling to Shanghai for business, and tourists routing to Guangdong's coastal cities. Guangzhou Baiyun International is China Southern's global hub and connects onward to Sydney, Amsterdam, Los Angeles, Vancouver, and 50+ international destinations.
Connectivity at Both Ends
Shanghai Pudong is China Eastern's primary hub and the largest international gateway on the Chinese mainland by seat capacity. From PVG, passengers connect to Tokyo, Paris, Los Angeles, New York, and 90+ international destinations via China Eastern and SkyTeam partners. Guangzhou's position as the gateway to Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta manufacturing zone (Shenzhen, Dongguan, Foshan) makes CAN a key transfer point for Southeast Asian routes as well. China Southern's partnership with American Airlines and SkyTeam membership enables itineraries from Shanghai via Guangzhou to destinations across Southeast Asia and Australia. The PVG-CAN route is also a feeder for Guangzhou-Hong Kong traffic, with passengers using CAN as a stop before taking the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail to the border.'\2