Tianjin to Shanghai (Minhang) (TSN–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
TSN–SHA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Air China and Shanghai Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 592 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 28 | 320, 321 | 1h55-2h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CA Air China Also: SC, ZH | 21 | 738, 73G | 1h35-2h05 | – | Star Alliance | SC, ZH |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 7 | 738 | 2h | – | – | – |
| GS Grant Aviation Also: HU | 3 | 321 | 2h | – | – | HU |
| MF Xiamen Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shanghai (Minhang) from Tianjin
| Metric | TSN→SHA | PKX→SHA | PEK→SHA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TSN | – | 56 mi | 77 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 104 | 42 | 476 |
| Flight time | 2h 5m | 2h 10m | 1h 41m |
Travel Essentials
TSN: CST · SHA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Tianjin, it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
Metro Line 2 connects Tianjin Railway Station to TSN in about 45 minutes (¥7), running from 06:00 to 23:00. The airport station is directly within the terminal complex.Taxis from central Tianjin cost ¥40–70 and take 30–45 minutes. DiDi is available at ¥35–60. High-speed rail connects Beijing South to Tianjin in 30 minutes (¥54.50); from there, Metro Line 2 to the airport is a further 45 minutes, making this a viable same-day option from Beijing for transit passengers.
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.
TSN–SHA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TSN to SHA
Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Shanghai Airlines, Grant Aviation and Xiamen Air. With 104 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TSN to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TSN to SHA is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 592 miles (953 km). There are approximately 104 weekly flights outbound and 104 return, totaling 208 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dalian Zhoushuizi, Taiyuan Wusu and Wuhan Tianhe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PKX), Beijing (PEK) and Dongying (Kenli) (DOY).