Shanghai to Osaka flights
Direct and connecting flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Shanghai to Osaka take?
Flight time from Shanghai (PVG) to Osaka (KIX) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Osaka?
Airline availability for PVG to KIX changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Osaka?
Direct (nonstop) availability on PVG to KIX varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- China Eastern Airlines5-yr attributed events: 1Last 90 days: none recorded
- Spring Airlines5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Japan Airlines Domestic5-yr attributed events: 14Last 90 days: none recorded
- Juneyao Airlines5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- CYZ5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| China Eastern Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Spring Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Japan Airlines Domestic | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Juneyao Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| CYZ | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning PVG → KIX
PVG to KIX is a short-haul route of 1,307 km (812 mi). See the return KIX → PVG route.
Alternative airports near Shanghai: Shanghai (SHA) — 45 km.
Alternative airports near Osaka: Kobe (UKB) — 23 km, Osaka (ITM) — 44 km, Tokushima (TKS) — 67 km.