Traveling from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Shanghai and Shenzhen share the same timezone, UTC+8.
Flights from SHA to SZX start from 06:40 — the earliest with Spring Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:25 with China Southern Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 428 weekly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your SHA to SZX flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like April? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find plenty of airlines that operate direct flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. Travel nonstop to Shenzhen with these top carriers and get to know this incredible part of China:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Spring Airlines on this route.
With a reliable 94.74% of services arriving as planned, Shanghai Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating SHA to SZX flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between SHA and SZX:
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Changle International Airport
Haikou Meilan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight is $47. A round-trip ticket right now is $94. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from SHA to SZX, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SHA to SZX by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.
Handy information about Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
SHA's address is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 85.58% of flights that take off from SHA land on time.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is around 9 miles from central Shanghai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near SHA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SZX instead:
Go beyond Shenzhen and check out places that aren't on most itineraries with your own wheels. You can pick up a Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Reserve your vehicle from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport several weeks before your trip to get the best deal. If you're traveling during a peak period, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to central Shenzhen
SZX is located at Airport 9th Rd.
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is roughly 25 miles from central Shenzhen. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Shenzhen. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Shenzhen, with the temperature ranging from 79ºF to 91ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 48ºF and 70ºF. Search for cheap tickets from SHA to SZX around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Shenzhen. Around 65 miles away to the north-west, its best attractions include Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
Dongguan is another must-experience destination in China and is around 40 miles north-west of Shenzhen. No journey is complete without visiting 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.
