Shenzhen to Shanghai flights
Direct and connecting flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Shenzhen to Shanghai take?
Flight time from Shenzhen (SZX) to Shanghai (SHA) 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 Shenzhen to Shanghai?
Airline availability for SZX to SHA 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 Shenzhen to Shanghai?
Direct (nonstop) availability on SZX to SHA 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
- Shenzhen Airlines5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- China Southern Airlines5-yr attributed events: 2Last 90 days: none recorded
- Spring Airlines5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Juneyao Airlines5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| China Eastern Airlines | 4 sightings | No recorded events |
| Shenzhen Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| China Southern Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Spring Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Juneyao Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning SZX → SHA
SZX to SHA is a short-haul route of 1,209 km (751 mi). See the return SHA → SZX route.
Alternative airports near Shenzhen: Hong Kong (HKG) — 39 km, Hong Kong (HHP) — 53 km, Macau (MFM) — 59 km.
Alternative airports near Shanghai: Shanghai (PVG) — 45 km, Suzhou (SZV) — 89 km, Wuxi (WUX) — 92 km.