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Cheapest Airlines flying from Shanghai to Zhengzhou

Choose from 3 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Zhengzhou, including China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Juneyao Airlines.
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Book direct flights from Shanghai to Zhengzhou: One way flights from AED 191, round trip flights from AED 365. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Info | Shanghai to Zhengzhou

The distance between Shanghai and Zhengzhou is about 799.17 km. It takes around 2 hours 13 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Zhengzhou. The most popular month to Zhengzhou is January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAED 191
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceAED 365
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance799.17 km
Average flight time2 hours 13 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Zhengzhou?

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Zhengzhou flights: Oct 23 to Oct 29 — one way flight prices from AED 191.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Zhengzhou?

    At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Zhengzhou with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines China Southern Airlines Juneyao Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 2 hours 13 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Zhengzhou (CGO).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Zhengzhou is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 129 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Zhengzhou. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/-/-/-/S -- MU8423 (17:21)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Zhengzhou is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Zhengzhou on October 27, 2025 with China Southern Airlines, with prices starting at AED 381.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Zhengzhou, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (PVG-CGO) is by far the most common option on this route: Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) Zhengzhou Shangjie Airport (HSJ).
  • The time difference between Zhengzhou and Shanghai is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

How to find a cheap flight from Shanghai to Zhengzhou

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Tap "Date" in the flight search bar to browse the calendar and find airfare from Shanghai to Zhengzhou for the next six months in 2025. If you're looking to fly within the next three months, the lowest fare is AED 191 for a one-way ticket on Mon, Oct 27.
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