Shanghai (Pudong) to Changchun (PVG–CGQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PVG–CGQ is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 913 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U, BA | 42 | 320, 321, 32Q | 2h45-2h50 | – | SkyTeam | 3U, BA |
| FM Shanghai Airlines Also: MU | 39 | 32N, 738, 7M8 | 2h27-2h55 | – | – | MU |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 14 | 320 | 2h35-2h40 | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, AY, CA, MU, ZH | 14 | 32N | 2h40 | – | – | 3U, AY, CA, MU, ZH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Changchun from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→CGQ | SHA→CGQ | NTG→CGQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 28 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 212 | 21 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 2h 30m | 2h 35m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · CGQ: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Changchun.
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.
PVG–CGQ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Shanghai Pudong to Changchun: East Coast Hub to Northeast China
PVG-CGQ connects Shanghai's international gateway to Changchun, the capital of Jilin Province and a key industrial city in China's northeast rust belt. China Eastern operates the route from its Pudong hub using A320 and A321 aircraft. Jilin Air, a regional carrier based in Jilin Province, adds nonstop capacity. The 1,600 km sector takes roughly two hours 30 minutes. Changchun hosts major manufacturing facilities for FAW (First Automobile Works), China's oldest state-owned automaker, generating business travel between Shanghai's corporate and financial sector and Changchun's industrial operations.
Northeast China Connectivity
Changchun Longjia Airport opened in 2005 and handles international charter and scheduled service to Japan and South Korea in addition to the domestic network. The airport has capacity for 17 million annual passengers, well above current utilization, giving it room for traffic growth. The 2021 metro Line 7 opening made the airport significantly more accessible. Changchun is also a gateway for ski tourism at Beidahu and Vanke Songhua Lake resorts, which drives winter leisure traffic from Shanghai. Shanghai Pudong's Terminal 2 handles China Eastern domestic departures; allow 90 minutes before departure given PVG's large campus and security queue variability.