Jieyang (Rongcheng) to Shanghai (Minhang) (SWA–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SWA–SHA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 606 miles in approximately 2h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 35 | 738, 7M8 | 1h35-2h15 | – | – | – |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 21 | 320 | 2h-2h05 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 32N | 2h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shanghai (Minhang) from Jieyang (Rongcheng)
| Metric | SWA→SHA | XMN→SHA | HUZ→SHA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SWA | – | 123 mi | 126 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 9 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 63 | 192 | 10 |
| Flight time | 2h 3m | 1h 20m | 2h 20m |
Travel Essentials
SWA: CST · SHA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Jieyang (Rongcheng), it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
Metro Line 2 to People's Square costs ¥6 and takes 30 minutes; runs until midnight. The same line continues east to Pudong Airport (PVG), making cross-airport connections possible without a surface taxi. Line 10 serves additional city destinations.Taxis from SHA to downtown cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min metered). DiDi: ¥35–60. The integrated Hongqiao Railway Station (same terminal complex) connects directly to high-speed rail; this is SHA's major advantage over PVG for domestic connections and onward rail travel. Rental car desks are in the terminal.
Humid subtropical climate with hot, rainy summers and cold, damp winters. Typhoon season (July–September) is the primary disruption risk. Shanghai is regularly affected by typhoon remnants and occasionally by direct landfalls, causing ground stops of several hours. July and August are the hottest months at 32–38°C with high humidity.
Winter (December–February) brings temperatures of 2–10°C with persistent overcast, drizzle, and occasional freezing rain. Dense fog is a regular winter occurrence at SHA and can delay departures for hours. Spring (March–May) sees plum rain (meiyu season) with persistent light rain for weeks at a time. Autumn (October–November) is the most operationally stable period.
SWA–SHA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SWA to SHA
Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected by nonstop service from Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SWA to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SWA to SHA is about 2 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 606 miles (975 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 133 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Wuhan Tianhe and Changsha Huanghua. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Xiamen (XMN), Huizhou (Pingtan) (HUZ) and Quanzhou (JJN).