Shanghai (Minhang) to Zhengzhou (SHA–CGO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SHA–CGO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 491 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 28 | 737, 738 | 1h29-2h15 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 32N | 2h | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zhengzhou from Shanghai (Minhang)
| Metric | SHA→CGO | PVG→CGO | NTG→CGO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SHA | – | 28 mi | 64 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | 67 | – |
| Flight time | 2h | 1h 31m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
SHA: CST · CGO: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 6:00 PM in Zhengzhou.
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 2 runs from the airport to central Zhengzhou and Zhengzhou East Station (high-speed rail hub) in 30–40 minutes for CNY 20–25. Taxis and DiDi depart from designated stands outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CNY 70–120. Airport bus routes serve multiple hotel and transport hubs across the city.Zhengzhou is a major high-speed rail node with frequent connections to Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, and Wuhan from Zhengzhou East Station. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall.
Humid continental climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and humid at 28–36°C with heavy rainfall; flooding and severe thunderstorms are genuine risks and can disrupt ground operations. Winters (December–February) are cold and dry at −4 to 5°C, with occasional snow and freezing fog causing de-icing delays.
Zhengzhou is prone to extreme weather events, including the historic July 2021 floods. Spring and autumn are mild and pleasant. Sandstorms can occur in spring, occasionally reducing visibility at the airport.
SHA–CGO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SHA to CGO
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) are connected by nonstop service from Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SHA to CGO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SHA to CGO is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 491 miles (791 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fuzhou Changle, Beijing Capital and Quanzhou Jinjiang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG), Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG) and Hangzhou (HGH).