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Flights from Shanghai to Hualien

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Hualien. The easiest way is one stop via Kaohsiung or Taipei, about 3h 58m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 58m
SHAHUNKHH

Shanghai to Hualien at a glance

Fastest journey3h 58mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kaohsiung or Taipei

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Hualien

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SHA Kaohsiung (KHH) HUN
Leg 1: China Airlines, Juneyao Air, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: Mandarin Airlines
Same alliance ~3h 58m
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2
SHA Taipei (TSA) HUN
Leg 1: Air China, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Uni Air
Self-transfer likely ~4h 30m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
805 km500 miles
Journey time
3h 58mestimate
Time difference
NoneHualien vs Shanghai
Currency in Hualien
TWD
Airports
PVG, SHA → HUN

Flights from Shanghai to Hualien: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Hualien?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kaohsiung and Taipei. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Hualien?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 805 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Hualien?
The best connecting points are Kaohsiung (KHH) and Taipei (TSA). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Hualien?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Hualien: Hualien Chiashan Airport (HUN).

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