Yichun to Shanghai (Minhang) (YIC–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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8L9837
8L Redhill Aviation
737
10:15 AM
CST
12:00 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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8L9838
8L Redhill Aviation
737
1:25 PM
CST TT2
3:15 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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Yichun to Shanghai (Minhang)
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 483 mi 1h 45m nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

YIC–SHA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Redhill Aviation leads the route. The flight covers 483 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YIC–SHA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8L Redhill Aviation 3 737 1h45
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – 8L
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YIC to SHA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
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Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YIC to SHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
278
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 Yichun

Nearby airports with service to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
Metric YIC→SHA JGS→SHA CSX→SHA
Distance from YIC 70 mi 71 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 8
Weekly flights 3 7 103
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 22m 1h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of YIC 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 Yichun.
YIC: CST · SHA: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Yichun, it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
Distance & Flight Time
483 mi / 778 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m.
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.

YIC–SHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Yichun to Shanghai (Minhang) route.
Route details
Distance483 mi / 778 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: YIC
IATA / ICAOYIC / ZSYC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation430 ft / 131 m
Destination: SHA
IATA / ICAOSHA / ZSSS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.9M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YIC to SHA flights.
Nonstop flights from Yichun Mingyueshan Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport take approximately 1h 45m. The route covers 483 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Redhill Aviation.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from YIC to SHA. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SYX, SZX, CKG, XIY, PEK and KMG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SHA to YIC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JGS, CSX and KHN. 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 YIC to SHA

Yichun Mingyueshan Airport (YIC) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YIC to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YIC to SHA ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 483 miles (778 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via SYX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ji'an (JGS), Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) and Nanchang (KHN).