Shanghai (Pudong) to Zhengzhou (PVG–CGO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PVG–CGO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 517 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 89 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 21 | 738 | 2h05-2h10 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| FM Shanghai Airlines Also: MU | 14 | 738 | 2h05-2h10 | – | – | MU |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: AY, MU | 8 | 320, 32N, 789 | 2h05-2h10 | – | – | AY, MU |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zhengzhou from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→CGO | SHA→CGO | NTG→CGO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 28 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 61 | 43 | 6 |
| Flight time | 2h | 1h 45m | 1h 50m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · CGO: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Zhengzhou.
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 2 runs from the airport to central Zhengzhou and Zhengzhou East Station (high-speed rail hub) in 30–40 minutes for CNY 20–25. Taxis and DiDi depart from designated stands outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CNY 70–120. Airport bus routes serve multiple hotel and transport hubs across the city.Zhengzhou is a major high-speed rail node with frequent connections to Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, and Wuhan from Zhengzhou East Station. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall.
Humid continental climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and humid at 28–36°C with heavy rainfall; flooding and severe thunderstorms are genuine risks and can disrupt ground operations. Winters (December–February) are cold and dry at −4 to 5°C, with occasional snow and freezing fog causing de-icing delays.
Zhengzhou is prone to extreme weather events, including the historic July 2021 floods. Spring and autumn are mild and pleasant. Sandstorms can occur in spring, occasionally reducing visibility at the airport.
PVG–CGO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to CGO
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Juneyao Air. With 61 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to CGO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to CGO ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 517 miles (833 km). There are approximately 61 weekly flights outbound and 73 return, totaling 134 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
89 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via HSN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA), Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG) and Zhoushan (HSN).