Flying from Changsha Airport (CSX) to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Changsha Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Changsha and Shanghai share the UTC+8 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Pack your suitcase and choose from 62 weekly Changsha Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport flights.
Your CSX to SHA flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
There are direct flights from Changsha Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, so getting to Shanghai (and then seeing more of China!) is simple. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is China Eastern.
With a reliable 86.03% of services arriving as scheduled, China Eastern has the best on-time record for CSX to SHA flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Changsha Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between CSX and SHA include:
Guangzhou Airport
Chongqing Airport
Xiamen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Changsha Airport (CSX) to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
Right now, 64 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Changsha Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 118 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CSX to SHA, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Changsha Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Changsha Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.
Handy information about Changsha Airport (CSX)
CSX's address is Changsha Ave.
87% of flights leaving Changsha Airport land at their destination as planned. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of CSX.
Changsha Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Changsha. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to CSX? If you're catching an early flight from Changsha Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Changsha Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SHA instead:
Go beyond Shanghai and discover places that don't make every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Shanghai Hongqiao Airport rental car from Hertz.
Reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport at least a few weeks in advance to secure the best deal. If you're going away during a peak period, you may want to book even earlier.
When to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Changsha Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Shanghai. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Changsha Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport for August if you'd like to go to Shanghai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CSX to SHA sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Shanghai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in China, consider Suzhou, about 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road are among the biggest draws.








