Shanghai (Minhang) to Shenzhen (SHA–SZX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SHA–SZX is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 751 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 Also: 3U | 112 | 320, 321, 32Q, 332, 333, 359, 789 | 2h03-2h45 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 77 | 32Q, 333, 359, 77W | 2h20-2h50 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: CA, SC | 56 | 320, 321, 330, 350, 789 | 2h20-2h40 | – | Star Alliance | CA, SC |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, CA | 42 | 320, 789 | 2h10-2h40 | – | – | 3U, CA |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 39 | 320, 321 | 2h15-2h35 | – | – | – |
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 28 | 738 | 2h20-2h35 | – | – | 3U |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 14 | 333, 738 | 1h58-2h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shenzhen from Shanghai (Minhang)
| Metric | SHA→SZX | PVG→SZX | WUX→SZX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SHA | – | 28 mi | 57 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 12 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 591 | 259 | 113 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 2h 9m | 2h 10m |
Travel Essentials
SHA: CST · SZX: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen.
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 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.
SHA–SZX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Shanghai Hongqiao to Shenzhen
SHA–SZX links China's largest commercial city to the Pearl River Delta's technology and manufacturing hub, two of China's most economically significant metros. Eight carriers operate roughly 410 weekly departures, dominated by China Southern, China Eastern, and Shenzhen Airlines, with block times around 2 hours 30 minutes. The route is heavily business-oriented given Shenzhen's role as China's tech industry center.
Pearl River Delta Connectivity
Shenzhen Bao'an Airport connects to Hong Kong via cross-boundary coach, and Shenzhen's metro network integrates the airport into the broader Pearl River Delta transit web. Many travelers using SHA–SZX are continuing to Dongguan, Guangzhou, or Hong Kong by surface transport after landing, effectively using Shenzhen as a regional entry point for the entire delta region.