Non-stop flights from Shanghai (SHA)
Shanghai Airport (IATA: SHA, ICAO: ZSSS), also known as Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, is a large airport in China.It is an international airport and serves the area of Shanghai, China.Shanghai Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 62 destinations in 5 countries.
At present, there are 57 domestic flights from Shanghai.
The longest flight from Shanghai SHA is a 2,084 mile (3,354 km) non-stop route to Altay AAT. This direct flight takes around 5 hours and 25 minutes and is operated by China Eastern.
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In total there are 25 airlines flying from and to Shanghai. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from Shanghai
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Shanghai, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Shanghai that require a stopover:
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from Shanghai. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles.
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Destinations from Shanghai by flight duration
Discover a variety of destinations from Shanghai below, organized by flight duration. This layout allows you to easily identify destinations based on the maximum flight duration you prefer. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!
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Best time to travel from Shanghai
When planning a trip from Shanghai, the ideal time to travel depends on the climate and location of your destination. To assist you, we've organized all destinations by their climate types.
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical destinations
Departing from Shanghai, you have the option to take a direct flight to 39 Humid Subtropical/Warm Temperate destinations. Known for their hot, humid summers, with temperatures around 30°C (86°F), and mild winters, these destinations feature lush greenery and year-round rainfall. You'll discover a blend of beautiful beaches, dense forests, and lively cities, offering abundant outdoor adventures, cultural sights, and city attractions to explore.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
These destinations can be enjoyed year-round, but the best times to visit are from April to June or from August to October
🥵 Hot Continental destinations
At the moment, 10 Hot Continental destinations are accessible with a direct flight from Shanghai. Hot Continental destinations are known known for their hot, humid summers, where temperatures frequently rise above 30°C (86°F), and celebrated for their diverse landscapes, featuring both forests and mountains. Additionally, exploring the urban city areas can be highly enjoyable as well!
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The spring, summer, and fall months, from March to November, are typically the best times to visit these continental destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere. Summers can be very warm though, and there's a bit more precipitation compared to spring and autumn.
🌺 Subtropical destinations
Travelers from Shanghai can fly directly to 3 subtropical locations. Subtropical locations are known for their warmth, breathtaking vegetation and diverse wildlife, offering a mix of outdoor adventures and cultural experiences.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
You can enjoy those destinations north of the equator at any time — with temperatures that often exceed 30°C (86°F). But they are most enjoyable during the dry season, which lasts from late September to November. During this period, the weather is warm and pleasant, with little rainfall since the wet season has ended.
🌳 🍂 Warm Continental destinations
Check out the 3 Warm Continental destinations below that are accessible via direct flights from Shanghai. Regions in the warm continental climate are famous for their geographical diversity, including wide-open plains, mountains, and forests, making them perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and skiing.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
For the best experience, plan your visit between late spring and the end of summer, as the weather is lovely from May to August, with temperatures between 20°C and 28°C (68°F and 82°F). Keep in mind that winters can be quite cold, with frost present in almost every month from November to March, so if you enjoy winter sports, the snowy conditions in that period are perfect.
☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
Shanghai currently offers non-stop flights to 3 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails there with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).
🏜️ Desert destinations
If you're interested in exploring a desert destination accessible via direct flight from Shanghai, consider these 2 destinations. Desert locations are renowned for their striking landscapes, adventure activities such as sandboarding and camel riding, and tranquil, starry nights.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere can be visited year-round, but for a more enjoyable visit, it's best to avoid them during the hot summer months, where temperatures often exceed 40°C (104°F). Consider scheduling your trip between September and May for a more pleasant experience.
🌴 Tropical destinations
You can reach one tropical destination from Shanghai with a direct flight. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, the dry season for these destinations lasts from November to April, which is the best time to explore them! You can enjoy predominantly dry conditions with tempratures ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) during this period, while the wet season might lead to longer rain spells.
🌲 ❄️ Subarctic or Alpine destinations
Only one Subarctic / Alpine destination is reachable by a non-stop flight from Shanghai at this time. Enjoy the natural beauty of the destinations with the Subarctic / Alpine climate, including dense forests and tundra landscapes, which make them perfect for hiking, spotting wildlife, and winter activities.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The most favorable time to visit these subarctic spots (on the Northern Hemisphere) is during the long, sunny winter months from November to March. With a variety of winter sports available in the higher elevations, you’re bound to have a wonderful time. If winter's not your vibe, consider visiting in mid-summer (May - August), when the temperatures are mild and often pleasantly warm, between 15°C (59°F) and 20°C (68°F).
Business class flights from Shanghai
There are 57 airports that have flights from Shanghai in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from SHA are listed below:
First class flights from Shanghai
If you are looking for a luxurious flight, there's a total of 3 destinations to choose from that have First Class flights from SHA.
International flights from Shanghai
Flights from Shanghai to Hong Kong
Hong Kong is the only destination in Hong Kong with direct flights from Shanghai. From Shanghai to Hong Kong there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Cathay Pacific (Oneworld), China Eastern (SkyTeam), Hong Kong Airlines and Shanghai Airlines.
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Flights from Shanghai to Japan
In Japan, the only destination that has a direct flight from Shanghai is Tokyo. From Shanghai to Tokyo there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are ANA (Star Alliance), China Eastern (SkyTeam), Japan Airlines (Oneworld) and Shanghai Airlines.
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Flights from Shanghai to Macao
There is 1 destination in Macao that has a direct connection from Shanghai, which is Macau. Non-stop flights to Macau are offered by Air Macau, China Eastern (SkyTeam) and Shanghai Airlines.
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Flights from Shanghai to South Korea
In South Korea, the only destination that has a direct flight from Shanghai is Seoul. From Shanghai to Seoul there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Asiana Airlines (Star Alliance), China Eastern (SkyTeam), Korean Air (SkyTeam) and Shanghai Airlines.
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Flights from Shanghai to Taiwan
Taipei is the only destination in Taiwan with direct flights from Shanghai. From Shanghai to Taipei there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are Air China (Star Alliance), China Airlines (SkyTeam), China Eastern (SkyTeam), EVA Air (Star Alliance) and Shanghai Airlines.
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Domestic flights from Shanghai
Flights from Shanghai to China
There are lots of domestic flights from Shanghai (SHA). 57 airports in China have direct flights from the airport.
To Altay and Baishan, you can fly with China Eastern (SkyTeam).
Non-stop flights to Beijing are offered by Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern (SkyTeam) and Hainan Airlines.
From Shanghai to Beijing Daxing there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern, China United, Juneyao Airlines and Shanghai Airlines.
Direct flights to Changchun and Jilin City are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop from Shanghai to Changde with Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Shanghai to Changsha there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
From Shanghai to Chengdu there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Air China (Star Alliance), Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern (SkyTeam) and Tibet Airlines.
From Shanghai to Chengdu there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Chongqing are Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop to Dali with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Spring Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Shanghai to Dalian with China Eastern (SkyTeam).
Direct flights to Datong are offered by Juneyao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Dongying is Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Shanghai to Foshan with China United. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Fuzhou are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Shanghai Airlines and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
Direct flights to Ganzhou are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Guangzhou are Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Guilin with Juneyao Airlines or Shanghai Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Shanghai to Guiyang there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines.
From Shanghai to Haikou there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and Shanghai Airlines.
Non-stop flights to Harbin are offered by Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern (SkyTeam) and Juneyao Airlines.
Direct flights to Hengyang are offered by Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Hohhot are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Shanghai Airlines and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
Direct flights to Ji'an are offered by Shanghai Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Jinan with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Shandong Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Shanghai to Jinghong with Juneyao Airlines. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in March 2026.
The only airline with direct flights to Korla is China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Shanghai to Kunming there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines, Lucky Air, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines.
Non-stop flights to Lanzhou are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines.
All direct flights from Shanghai to Lijiang and Linyi are operated by China Eastern (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop from Shanghai to Luzhou with Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Nanchang with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Shanghai Airlines.
Non-stop flights to Nanning are offered by China Southern, Juneyao Airlines and Shanghai Airlines.
From Shanghai to Qingdao there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Shanghai Airlines.
Non-stop flights to Quanzhou are offered by Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
The only airline with direct flights to Sanming is China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Shanghai to Sanya there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines.
Non-stop flights to Shantou are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Shenyang with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Shanghai Airlines.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Shenzhen are China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance), Spring Airlines and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop to Shijiazhuang with Hebei Airlines or Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Shanghai to Taiyuan there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines.
From Shanghai to Tianjin there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern (SkyTeam), Shanghai Airlines and Tianjin Airlines.
From Shanghai to Urumqi there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines.
Direct flights to Weihai are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop to Wuhan with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Shanghai Airlines.
From Shanghai to Xi'an there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Xiamen are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop from Shanghai to Xiangyang with Juneyao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Xining with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Yantai are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Shandong Airlines and Shanghai Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Shanghai to Yichun, Jiangxi with Lucky Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in June.
To Yinchuan and Zhengzhou, you can fly with China Eastern (SkyTeam) and Shanghai Airlines.
From Shanghai to Zhuhai there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
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Alternative airports near Shanghai
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Shanghai (SHA). The nearest airports to Shanghai (SHA) are Shanghai (PVG) and Jiaxing (JNH).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Shanghai?
There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
What is the best airport to fly from Shanghai?
You have multiple options when flying from Shanghai. Although Shanghai (SHA) might be a convenient airport to depart from, the biggest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai (PVG), Shanghai Pudong International Airport, which offers additional flight options.
How many airlines fly from Shanghai?
There are 25 airlines flying from Shanghai to 62 airports around the world, as of March 2026.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai?
China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines and Juneyao Airlines operate most flights from Shanghai. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Shanghai?
SkyTeam, Star Alliance and Oneworld are all flying from Shanghai.
How many nonstop flights are there from Shanghai?
There are roughly 6,769 flights departing from Shanghai every month (or 1,582 flights each week), to a total of 62 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Shanghai Airport?
The official name of Shanghai Airport is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
What is the airport code of Shanghai Airport?
The airport code of Shanghai Airport is SHA.
What are the most popular flights from Shanghai?
Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Beijing are the 3 most popular routes from Shanghai. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Shanghai, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Shanghai?
| Shanghai to Shenzhen | 2h 25m |
| Shanghai to Guangzhou | 2h 30m |
| Shanghai to Beijing | 2h 10m |
| Shanghai to Xi'an | 2h 45m |
| Shanghai to Xiamen | 1h 50m |
