Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Hangzhou (SHA - HGH)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Hangzhou and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$439	Air Macau 1 stop 7 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Hangzhou is currently $439
Cheapest one-way flight	$234	Air Macau 1 stop 7 hr Thu, May 7	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Hangzhou is currently $234
Last-minute weekend getaway	$633	Air Macau 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Hangzhou is currently $633
Cheapest business class flights	$1,771	Air Macau 1 stop 7 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Hangzhou is currently $1,771

Fastest flight	1 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Hangzhou takes 1 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 4 days a week: Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Hangzhou is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $340–465
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $530–710

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Hangzhou

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $365–680

3 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - HGH Every Thu, Fri, Sat

131 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - HGH Every day
China Southern

from $701

Typical price: $680–840

130 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - HGH Every day
Air China

64 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - HGH Every day
Spring

42 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - HGH Every day
XiamenAir

from $1,387

Typical price: $1,300–1,800

41 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - HGH Every day
Shandong

from $935

Typical price: $870–1,050

38 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - HGH Every day

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 43 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 27 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 8 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 mi

Popular airports near Hangzhou

Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 33 min 17 mi
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 2 hr 17 min 114 mi
Tunxi Airport (TXN)

Huangshan City China 3 hr 2 min 119 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 2 hr 4 min 94 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Hangzhou

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Hangzhou are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $340 to $465.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Hangzhou recently found on Google Flights was with Air Macau from $439. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Macau from $234.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Hangzhou is $701, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
The cheapest XiamenAir flight from Shanghai to Hangzhou is $1,387, flying from May 21 to May 24.
The cheapest Shandong flight from Shanghai to Hangzhou is $935, flying from May 7 to May 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Hangzhou starts at $439 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $234 and departs on Thu, May 7.

1 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Hangzhou.

Peak travel is Jun–Nov, when the weather is generally warm and rainfall is common. Longjing village hosts a spring (Apr–May) festival celebrating its famous green tea. The West Lake Osmanthus Festival (Sep–Oct) is held when native sweet osmanthus flowers are in fragrant bloom. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cool with occasional snow.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Hangzhou.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Shanghai to Hangzhou really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Shanghai to Hangzhou.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 3 nonstop flights and 131 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Hangzhou International Airport (HGH) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Hangzhou are:

China Southern offers 130 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Hangzhou International Airport (HGH) .
Air China offers 64 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Hangzhou International Airport (HGH) .
Spring offers 42 connecting flights per week. Spring flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Hangzhou International Airport (HGH) .
XiamenAir offers 41 connecting flights per week. XiamenAir flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Hangzhou International Airport (HGH) .
Shandong offers 38 connecting flights per week. Shandong flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Hangzhou International Airport (HGH) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Shanghai and Hangzhou.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Hangzhou recently found on Google Flights was with Air Macau from $439. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Macau from $234.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Hangzhou is $701, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
The cheapest XiamenAir flight from Shanghai to Hangzhou is $1,387, flying from May 21 to May 24.
The cheapest Shandong flight from Shanghai to Hangzhou is $935, flying from May 7 to May 10.

China Eastern flies direct from Shanghai to Hangzhou.

There are 3 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Hangzhou per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Hangzhou at price $633 is offered by Air Macau from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

China Eastern flies direct from Shanghai to Hangzhou.

There are 3 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Hangzhou per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Direct flights from Shanghai to Hangzhou are only available on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Hangzhou, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Hangzhou start at $1,771 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Air Macau.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Hangzhou start at $439 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To book business class trips from Shanghai to Hangzhou, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Hangzhou starts at $633 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 with Air Macau.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Hangzhou at price $633 is offered by Air Macau from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Hangzhou, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.