Jinan (Licheng) to Shanghai (Minhang) (TNA–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU5578
MU China Eastern
321
7:00 AM
CST TT1
8:30 AM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH2511cs
ZH Shenzhen
738
8:10 AM
CST
9:40 AM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC1165+2
SC Shandong
738
8:10 AM
CST
9:40 AM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4635cs
CA Air China
738
8:10 AM
CST
9:40 AM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5572
MU China Eastern
321
10:05 AM
CST TT1
11:35 AM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5571
MU China Eastern
321
6:55 AM
CST T2
8:50 AM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC1166+2
SC Shandong
738
10:45 AM
CST TT2
12:25 PM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH2512cs
ZH Shenzhen
738
10:45 AM
CST TT2
12:25 PM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Jinan (Licheng) to Shanghai (Minhang)
2 carriers, 32 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 32 Flights/wk 457 mi 1h 30m nonstop 38 1-stop hubs

TNA–SHA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 457 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TNA–SHA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 11 321 1h30 SkyTeam
SC Shandong Airlines Also: CA, ZH 7 738 1h30 CA, ZH
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – MU
738 Boeing 737-800 – CA, SC, ZH
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (11 flights/wk, 61%)
Unaffiliated: SC (7 flights/wk, 39%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TNA to SHA direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
32
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TNA to SHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,607
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Shanghai (Minhang) from Jinan (Licheng)

Nearby airports with service to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
Metric TNA→SHA DOY→SHA LYI→SHA
Distance from TNA 97 mi 141 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 32 7 7
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 50m 1h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of TNA with service to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Shanghai (Minhang) is 0 hours the same as Jinan (Licheng).
TNA: CST · SHA: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Jinan (Licheng), it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
Distance & Flight Time
457 mi / 735 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m.
Getting from SHA

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.

Shanghai (Minhang) Climate

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.

TNA–SHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Jinan (Licheng) to Shanghai (Minhang) route.
Route details
Distance457 mi / 735 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights32 out / 21 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: TNA
IATA / ICAOTNA / ZSJN
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr14.3M
Elevation76 ft / 23 m
Destination: SHA
IATA / ICAOSHA / ZSSS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.9M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TNA to SHA flights.
Nonstop flights from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport take approximately 1h 30m. The route covers 457 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 32 nonstop flights per week from TNA to SHA. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WEH, KOW, JHG, DLC, CGQ, NNG, XNN, KWL, INC, SYX, HNY, XIY, ZUH, HAK, HET, LZO, TFU, CKG, FOC, CSX, ANC, XMN, WUH, CAN, HKG, CTU, SZX, SWA, JJN, SHE, KMG, KUL, KWE, HRB, KHN, MFM, LHW and URC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SHA to TNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DOY, LYI and TSN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from TNA to SHA

Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TNA to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TNA to SHA ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 457 miles (735 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 53 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via WEH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dongying (Kenli) (DOY), Linyi (Hedong) (LYI) and Tianjin (TSN).