Shanghai (Pudong) to Shenyang (PVG–SHE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PVG–SHE is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air and Spring Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 731 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: BA | 56 | 321, 32N, 32Q | 2h15-2h45 | – | SkyTeam | BA |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, AY, MU | 27 | 320, 32N | 2h25 | – | – | 3U, AY, MU |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 14 | 320 | 2h20-2h32 | – | – | – |
| FM Shanghai Airlines Also: MU | 12 | 738, 7M8 | 2h10-2h25 | – | – | MU |
| CA Air China Also: SC | 7 | 320 | 2h27 | – | Star Alliance | SC |
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 7 | 738 | 2h35 | – | – | 3U |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shenyang from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→SHE | SHA→SHE | NTG→SHE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 28 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 213 | 14 | 28 |
| Flight time | 2h 10m | 2h 30m | 2h 15m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · SHE: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Shenyang.
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 ¥5 to central Shenyang in 30 minutes. Trains depart from the station directly below the terminal. Last train around 22:00; late arrivals need a taxi.
Taxis to the city center cost ¥50–80 (30–45 min). DiDi is available and costs ¥40–70. Airport buses serve Shenyang North Station and downtown hotels for ¥15–20. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall.
Cold continental climate. One of the harshest winters of any major Chinese hub. January temperatures average −13°C with extremes below −20°C. Heavy snow and blowing snow are significant disruption risks from November through March. Ice on runways and taxiways causes frequent de-icing delays.
Summers (June–August) are warm and humid at 28–33°C, with occasional thunderstorms. Spring (April–May) is dry and windy with sandstorm risk from the Gobi affecting visibility. The most operationally stable months are September and October. Pack the heaviest possible cold-weather gear for winter travel. Temperatures occasionally drop below −25°C.
PVG–SHE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Shanghai Pudong to Shenyang: East China to the Northeastern Industrial Heartland
PVG–SHE connects China's financial hub at Shanghai with Shenyang, the largest city in Liaoning Province and the industrial and political center of China's northeast. China Eastern leads capacity on the route, with Shenzhen Airlines and other carriers adding additional departures. Block time is 2 hours. The corridor supports business travel between Shanghai's commercial sector and Shenyang's automotive, heavy manufacturing, and government institutions. Shenyang also serves as a hub for onward surface transport to other northeastern cities including Anshan, Fushun, and Benxi.
PVG's Hub Role and Northeast China Connectivity
Pudong International Airport handles the majority of Shanghai's long-haul international traffic and a large share of domestic operations, with Hongqiao (SHA) serving the high-frequency shuttle market to Beijing and nearby cities. PVG–SHE is a medium-haul domestic segment feeding Shenyang from China's most internationally connected airport. Passengers arriving at PVG on intercontinental flights and continuing to Shenyang will find domestic connections available through China Eastern's Pudong hub. Shenyang Taoxian has expanded its international capacity in recent years, with routes to Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia supplementing the domestic network, but PVG remains the dominant feeder point from the Yangtze Delta region.