Shanghai (Minhang) to Guangzhou (Huadu) (SHA–CAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Shanghai (Minhang) to Guangzhou (Huadu)
5 carriers, 483 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines
483 Flights/wk
730 mi
1h 45m nonstop
52 1-stop hubs
SHA–CAN is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 730 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop SHA–CAN service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 77 | 320, 32Q, 333, 359, 77W, 789, 7M8 | 2h20-2h35 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 42 | 320, 321 | 2h21-2h40 | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, CA, MU, ZH | 42 | 320, 789 | 2h15-2h30 | – | – | 3U, CA, MU, ZH |
| FM Shanghai Airlines Also: MU | 21 | 333, 738, 789 | 2h10-2h30 | – | – | MU |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 73H | 2h30 | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SHA to CAN direction.
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHA to CAN.
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Guangzhou (Huadu) from Shanghai (Minhang)
Nearby airports with service to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
| Metric | SHA→CAN | PVG→CAN | WUX→CAN |
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| Distance from SHA | – | 28 mi | 57 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 14 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 483 | 260 | 133 |
| Flight time | 1h 45m | 2h 4m | 2h 20m |
Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights · Wuxi (WUX) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights · Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
Airports within 200 miles of SHA with service to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Guangzhou (Huadu) is 0 hours
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Shanghai (Minhang).
SHA: CST · CAN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu).
SHA: CST · CAN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu).
Distance & Flight Time
730 mi / 1,175 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m to 2h 40m.
Getting to SHA
Metro Lines 2 and 10 both serve Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2. Line 2 connects to People's Square (city center) in about 30 minutes (¥6) and continues to Pudong Airport; the most direct transit link in Shanghai. Line 10 serves the western and southern city.Taxis from the city center cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min). DiDi runs ¥35–60. The Hongqiao Railway Station is integrated into the same complex; high-speed rail connections to Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Beijing are direct from the same building, making SHA the best-connected inter-modal hub in China.
Getting from CAN
Metro Line 3 North Extension connects T1 and T2 to the city centre (30–40 min, ¥8–10). Trains run until around midnight. Airport shuttle buses serve Guangzhou East, Tianhe Coach Terminal, and other zones (¥26–36, 40–70 min).Taxis from the arrivals area use a meter; Guangzhou city centre costs ¥80–130 with highway tolls added. DiDi ride-hail is widely available and typically costs less. High-speed rail connections to Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and other Pearl River Delta cities are available from Guangzhou South station (metro transfer required).
Guangzhou (Huadu) Climate
Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers are long, hot, and extremely humid (28–35°C from May–September) with heavy rain and typhoon risk. Tropical storms regularly cause cancellations in July and August. Winters are mild and dry (8–18°C) with some fog in January–February that can delay departures.
Spring (March–April) is warm but wet with persistent drizzle. Autumn (October–November) is the most comfortable period with lower humidity and clear skies. Air quality varies. Pollution combined with humidity creates haze that occasionally reduces visibility.
Facts
SHA–CAN Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Shanghai (Minhang) to Guangzhou (Huadu) route.
Route details
Distance730 mi / 1,175 km
Flight time1h 45m to 2h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights483 out / 490 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SHA to CAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport take approximately 1h 45m to 2h 40m. The route covers 730 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Air and Hainan Airlines. Plus 5 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 483 nonstop flights per week from SHA to CAN. The return direction has about 490 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PVG, ZUH, KWL, SZX, XFN, BHY, JHG, DLU, NBS, DOY, HRB, DAT, TNA, KWE, HKG, HET, DLC, KHN, CSX, CGD, TFU, FOC, HAK, KMG, TAO, CGO, LYI, TYN, JJN, WUH, XMN, CKG, WEH, XIY, SJW, SYX, PKX, SWA, LZO, YNT, CTU, LHW, PEK, SHE, XNN, TSN, INC, NNG, CGQ, URC, HND and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CAN to SHA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Hongqiao is closer to Shanghai's city centre (12km vs Pudong's 30km), making it preferable for travellers originating from western Shanghai or Jiangsu. Pudong carries more capacity on the Guangzhou corridor and may offer more departure times. The SHA–CAN flight time is roughly 2 hours.
The direct G-train between Shanghai and Guangzhou takes around 7–8 hours, making it less competitive for most time-pressed travellers. The Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong high-speed rail extension has shifted some demand, but the ~1,200km distance keeps air the dominant choice for time-sensitive trips.
Hongqiao Airport sits in the Yangtze Delta basin, which experiences advection fog events primarily in winter (December–February). Early-morning departures between 6–9am are most vulnerable; these events can cause delays of 1–4 hours. The afternoon window is generally more reliable.
Shanghai Hongqiao to Guangzhou Baiyun
The SHA–CAN route connects China's two largest economic centres: Shanghai (finance, manufacturing, shipping) and Guangzhou (trade, manufacturing, Pearl River Delta). Eight carriers maintain over 330 weekly departures on the roughly 2-hour sector. China Eastern operates from its SHA home base; China Southern anchors the Guangzhou end. The corridor is dominated by business demand, keeping load factors high across the week rather than peaking on leisure travel days.
Airport and Connection Notes
Hongqiao Terminal 2 handles most domestic departures including CAN services. The terminal integrates with Hongqiao Railway Station. Passengers arriving from Jiangsu or Zhejiang by intercity rail can walk directly to departure gates without leaving the complex. Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) is the second-busiest airport in China by passenger volume and operates as a China Southern hub with extensive international and domestic connections.