Jieyang (Rongcheng) to Shanghai (Minhang) (SWA–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 28 | 738 | 1h40-2h20 | – | – | – |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 21 | 320, 321 | 2h05 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 321 | 2h20 | – | 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 | JJN→SHA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SWA | – | 123 mi | 157 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 9 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 56 | 178 | 64 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 20m | 1h 30m |
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 Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SWA to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SWA to SHA ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 606 miles (975 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 72 return, totaling 128 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via KOW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Xiamen (XMN), Quanzhou (JJN) and Shenzhen (SZX).