Shanghai (Pudong) to Shenzhen (PVG–SZX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PVG–SZX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 767 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 126 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: AF, EY | 21 | 321, 332 | 2h25-2h38 | – | SkyTeam | AF, EY |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 14 | 73H | 2h30 | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: BA | 7 | 320, 321 | 2h40-2h45 | – | SkyTeam | BA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shenzhen from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→SZX | SHA→SZX | NTG→SZX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 28 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 10 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 288 | 569 | 60 |
| Flight time | 2h 5m | 1h 58m | 2h 23m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · SZX: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen.
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 11 (Airport Express) connects to Futian station (30 min, ¥20) and Luohu (45 min, ¥28); from Futian you can cross to Hong Kong via the Futian/Lok Ma Chau checkpoint. Trains run 6am to midnight.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥60–100. Ferries to Hong Kong run from the adjacent Fuyong Ferry Terminal (45 min, HK$300–350); a convenient alternative to land crossings. Car rentals are limited; private car hire with driver is common for business travel.
Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers (May–September) are hot and very humid (28–34°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall and frequent typhoons. Typhoon season peaks July through September and can close the airport for 12–24 hours. Thunderstorms cause delays throughout the wet season.
Winters are mild and mostly dry (10–20°C). Spring brings persistent fog and drizzle (February–April) that can disrupt morning departures. October and November are the most pleasant months.
PVG–SZX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Shanghai Pudong to Shenzhen: Financial Hub to Tech Capital
PVG-SZX covers the 1,200 km return corridor in about 2 hours 25 minutes, with 13 to 22 daily nonstop departures across five carriers. China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines anchor the Pudong end, while Shenzhen Airlines and China Southern provide depth from their respective bases. Spring Airlines fills the low-cost segment. The route's passenger profile skews heavily toward business travel, linking Shanghai's Lujiazui financial district with Shenzhen's tech campuses in Nanshan and Futian.
Pudong Airport sits 30 km from central Shanghai, so ground transport time is a factor. The Maglev train to Longyang Road takes 8 minutes but requires a Metro transfer onwards. For travelers starting from Puxi or the French Concession, Hongqiao Airport's SZX service is worth comparing. Shenzhen's Bao'an Airport connects to the city via Metro Line 11, reaching Futian in about 50 minutes. The high-speed train from Hongqiao to Shenzhen North takes 8 hours and competes on the city-centre-to-city-centre trip, though flying saves 3 hours on total journey time.