Flying from Shanghai to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX): What you need to know
Start your journey at one of Shanghai's main airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Explore your options for booking a flight from Shanghai to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) jetting off from either of these.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 15 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Shanghai to Changsha Huanghua Airport flight.
Changsha (where Changsha Huanghua Airport is located) and Shanghai share the UTC+8 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) is the most popular route. There are 51 direct flights a week to pick from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with Hainan Airlines at 11:05pm. Go for the first PVG to CSX departure operated by Suparna Airlines at 6:50am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Shanghai to CSX.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Take the express route from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Nonstop flights from Shanghai to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) can be booked from here.
A number of airlines at PVG operate direct flights from Shanghai to Changsha Huanghua Airport. The most well-known include:
China Southern Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from PVG to CSX.
China Southern Airlines is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
PVG is about 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Shanghai to Changsha Huanghua Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78.11% touch down on time at their destination.
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Catching a flight out of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)? Direct Shanghai to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) flight tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
When leaving from SHA, you'll have your pick of airlines that operate direct flights from Shanghai to CSX. Cruise through the sky with these preferred carriers:
On the SHA to CSX route, China Eastern Airlines is the top airline in terms of bookings.
Want a carrier that's known for punctuality? Choose Shanghai Airlines. 98.18% of its flights between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Changsha Huanghua Airport touch down as planned.
Driving from central Shanghai to SHA generally takes 20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 14 kilometres.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Shanghai to CSX flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 85.58% of them touching down right on cue.
SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Shanghai to Changsha Huanghua Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near CSX instead:
The street address for CSX is Changsha Ave.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX)
Rs17,311 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Changsha Huanghua Airport. A return flight starts at Rs58,542. These fares may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Shanghai to CSX, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to Changsha. June is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Changsha is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 37ºC. Book your Shanghai to CSX flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC and 15ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Changsha Huanghua Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Changsha
Start your Changsha trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Changsha Huanghua Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Your trip to Changsha should come with a side of sightseeing. Leading attractions you won't want to miss include Yuelu Mountain, Hunan Provincial Museum and Taiping Street.
Explore more of China
You've seen Changsha, now it's time to discover more of China. Journey about 290 kilometres north to Wuhan to tick off its leading sights. From Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge to East Lake Cherry Blossom Garden and Yellow Crane Tower, your itinerary will be busy.
Nanchang is another favourite destination in China and is around 257 kilometres east of Changsha. No journey is complete without a visit to Yuyuan Garden, Nanchang Star Amusement Park and 留园.
