Shanghai (Minhang) to Guangzhou (Huadu) (SHA–CAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SHA–CAN is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Spring Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 730 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 119 | 320, 321, 32Q, 332, 333, 359, 738, 77W, 919 | 2h10-2h30 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 77 | 32Q, 359, 77W, 789, 7M8 | 2h20-2h42 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 49 | 320, 321 | 2h15-2h45 | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, ZH | 44 | 320, 32Q, 789 | 1h52-2h25 | – | – | 3U, ZH |
| CA Air China Also: SC, ZH | 35 | 320, 321, 32Q | 1h47-2h30 | – | Star Alliance | SC, ZH |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 21 | 333, 738 | 2h10-2h30 | – | – | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 73H | 2h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Guangzhou (Huadu) from Shanghai (Minhang)
| Metric | SHA→CAN | PVG→CAN | WUX→CAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SHA | – | 28 mi | 57 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 15 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 485 | 297 | 119 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 1h 45m | 2h 10m |
Travel Essentials
SHA: CST · CAN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu).
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.
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).
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.
SHA–CAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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.