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Flights from Shanghai to Changsha

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Changsha (CSX) take about 1h 37m (892 km). Shanghai Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Juneyao Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $82 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Shanghai to Changsha

Carriers on PVG–CSX according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Shanghai Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ China Southern Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Juneyao Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Shanghai to Changsha fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $81 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$8124 Oct 2026 · China Southern Airlines—
Nov 2026$822 Nov 2026 · Shanghai Airlines—
Dec 2026$8811 Dec 2026 · Juneyao Airlines—
Jan 2027$12920 Jan 2027 · China Eastern—
Mar 2027$12713 Mar 2027 · China Eastern—

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Fares were close across the months we saw: $81 for October 2026, $88 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Shanghai to Changsha, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Shanghai to Changsha flights

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Changsha?
A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Changsha (CSX) takes about 1h 37m, covering 892 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Shanghai from Changsha by air?
The great-circle distance between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Changsha Huanghua International Airport is 892 km (554 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Changsha?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–CSX route include Shanghai Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Juneyao Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Shanghai to Changsha cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–CSX was $82 USD with Shanghai Airlines (nonstop), departing 24 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Changsha?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $81 one-way, against $129 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from China to Changsha?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Changsha visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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