How long does the flight from Shanghai to Shenzhen take?

Flight time from Shanghai (SHA) to Shenzhen (SZX) 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. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Shenzhen?

Airline availability for SHA to SZX changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Shenzhen?

Direct (nonstop) availability on SHA to SZX 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. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Shenzhen?

Prices on SHA to SZX shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

Shanghai to Shenzhen flights

Direct and connecting flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Shenzhen (SZX). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 1,209 km (751 mi)
Flight time: ~1h 45m
Airlines: 6
Aircraft types: 11

Airlines flying SHA → SZX

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
China Eastern Airlines	4	4
Shenzhen Airlines	2	2
Spring Airlines	2	2
Juneyao Airlines	1	1
Shanghai Airlines	1	1
China Southern Airlines	1	1

Aircraft on this route

Boeing 777 — 1 operator
Boeing 787 — 1 operator
Airbus A320 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator
Airbus A321 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

City: Shanghai
Country: CN
IATA / ICAO: SHA / ZSSS

Arrival: Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

City: Shenzhen
Country: CN
IATA / ICAO: SZX / ZGSZ

Operating airlines

Spring Airlines (9C)
China Southern Airlines (CZ)
Shanghai Airlines (FM)
Juneyao Airlines (HO)
Xiamen Airlines (MF)
China Eastern Airlines (MU)
Shenzhen Airlines (ZH)

Distance: 1206 km. Duration: 150 minutes.

Other routes from Shanghai

Other routes to Shenzhen

Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly SHA to SZX?

6 airlines operate the SHA to SZX route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the SHA-SZX route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on SHA to SZX include: Boeing 777, Boeing 787, Airbus A320.

How long is the Shanghai to Shenzhen flight?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai (SHA) to Shenzhen (SZX) is approximately 1h 45m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from Shanghai to Shenzhen?

The great-circle distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Shenzhen (SZX) is approximately 1,209 km (751 miles).

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