Shanghai (Pudong) to Osaka (PVG–KIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PVG–KIX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Spring Airlines and Peach lead the route. The flight covers 812 miles in approximately 1h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9C Spring Airlines | 21 | 321 | 2h15-2h30 | – | – | – |
| MM Peach | 7 | 32N | 2h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Osaka from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→KIX | NTG→KIX | WUX→KIX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 81 mi | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 147 | 6 | 12 |
| Flight time | 1h 36m | 2h 5m | 2h 20m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · KIX: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 7:00 PM in Osaka.
Chinese passport holders require a visa to enter Japan. Tourist visas can be obtained electronically through the JAPAN eVISA system, with stays of 15 or 30 days. Single-entry, double-entry, and multiple-entry options are available depending on financial documentation and travel history. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.
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–KIX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to KIX
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines and Peach. With 147 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to KIX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to KIX ranges from 1 hours 36 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 812 miles (1,307 km). There are approximately 147 weekly flights outbound and 154 return, totaling 301 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via NGO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG), Wuxi (WUX) and Hangzhou (HGH).