On this page, you can find and book flights from Shanghai to Zhengzhou. This 830 km flight is a popular domestic route, with a high frequency of about 70 flights per week.
Regular service is provided by China Eastern and China Southern. Ticket prices are dynamic, so use the low-price calendar and price trend chart to choose the best departure time, and explore transportation options to the departure airport and from the destination airport.
The table shows direct flights Shanghai → Zhengzhou on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 1 h 50 min. Regular flights are operated by Shanghai Airlines, China Southern, China Eastern and Juneyao Airlines. Departures from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport airports, arrivals at Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Shanghai — Zhengzhou by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 274 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 769 in J. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Shanghai → Zhengzhou, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 1,228 | high | May | AED 1,134 | high | Sep | AED 1,134 | medium |
| Feb | AED 1,323 | high | Jun | AED 1,087 | medium | Oct | AED 1,370 | high |
| Mar | AED 992 | low | Jul | AED 1,228 | high | Nov | AED 945 | low |
| Apr | AED 1,039 | medium | Aug | AED 1,228 | high | Dec | AED 1,087 | medium |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
Zhengzhou's climate features hot summers with peak temperatures reaching 33°C in June and significant rainfall in July and August. The coldest month is January, when the average minimum drops to -3.1°C.
The most affordable flights are typically recorded in July, with prices starting AED 275. The highest fares are usually seen in January and February, reaching AED 772 per ticket.
The best time to travel, considering the balance of price and weather, is October, when the summer heat subsides. We recommend avoiding flights in January due to the combination of high prices and the lowest temperatures of the year.
There are 4 airlines operating on this route, with China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines accounting for the majority of flights. Most flights are direct, allowing you to reach your destination as quickly as possible. To view the detailed schedule for specific days of the week and choose the best option, check the interactive list of carriers below.
Flights Shanghai — Zhengzhou depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and arrive at Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is 830 km, so a direct flight lasts an average of 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on flight conditions.
Regular flights are operated by airlines such as Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern, and China Southern.
Yes, there is a large number of direct flights on this route daily, totaling up to 70 per week.
All flights on this route arrive at Xinzheng International Airport (CGO), located in Zhengzhou.
Ticket prices change constantly depending on demand. You can always check the current minimum for specific dates in the low-price calendar on this page.
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