Cheap flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $430
Air Macau 1 stop 13 hr Thu, Mar 19 — Sun, Mar 22
The cheapest round-trip flight from Hangzhou to Shanghai is currently $430
Cheapest one-way flight $215
Air Macau 1 stop 15 hr Wed, Mar 18
The cheapest one-way flight from Hangzhou to Shanghai is currently $215
Last-minute weekend getaway $485
Air Macau 1 stop 6 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Mon, Mar 16
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Hangzhou to Shanghai is currently $485
Cheapest business class flights $1,321
China Southern 1 stop 6 hr Sat, Mar 21 — Mon, Mar 23
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Hangzhou to Shanghai is currently $1,321
Fastest flight 50 min The fastest nonstop flight from Hangzhou to Shanghai takes 50 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Hangzhou to Shanghai is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $315–435
February
Most expensive
Typical prices: $540–710

Popular airlines from Hangzhou to Shanghai

  • China Eastern
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $365–610
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    HGH - PVG Every day
    165 weekly connecting flights
    HGH - PVG, SHA Every day
  • Air China
    131 weekly connecting flights
    HGH - PVG, SHA Every day
  • China Southern
    from $654
    Typical price: $680–850
    131 weekly connecting flights
    HGH - PVG, SHA Every day
  • Hainan
    from $1,198
    Typical price: $1,150–1,250
    44 weekly connecting flights
    HGH - PVG, SHA Every day
  • Spring
    42 weekly connecting flights
    HGH - PVG, SHA Every day
  • Air Macau
    39 weekly connecting flights
    HGH - PVG, SHA Every day

Popular airports near Hangzhou

  • Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)
    Hangzhou China 34 min 17 mi
  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
    Shanghai China 2 hr 19 min 114 mi
  • Tunxi Airport (TXN)
    Huangshan City China 3 hr 7 min 119 mi
  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
    Shanghai China 2 hr 5 min 94 mi

Popular airports near Shanghai

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
    Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
    Shanghai China 28 min 8 mi
  • Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)
    Hangzhou China 2 hr 11 min 93 mi
  • Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)
    Wuxi China 1 hr 35 min 64 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Hangzhou to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $315 to $435.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Hangzhou to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Air Macau from $430. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Macau from $215.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Hangzhou to Shanghai is $654, flying from Mar 28 to Mar 30.
  • The cheapest Hainan flight from Hangzhou to Shanghai is $1,198, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 15.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Hangzhou to Shanghai starts at $430 from Thu, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $215 and departs on Wed, Mar 18.
50 min is the shortest flight time from Hangzhou to Shanghai.
Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Hangzhou to Shanghai.
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 Hangzhou to Shanghai 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 Hangzhou to Shanghai.

In terms of nonstop flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 7 nonstop flights and 165 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Hangzhou International Airport (HGH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Hangzhou to Shanghai are:
  • Air China offers 131 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Hangzhou International Airport (HGH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
  • China Southern offers 131 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Hangzhou International Airport (HGH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
  • Hainan offers 44 connecting flights per week. Hainan flies from Hangzhou International Airport (HGH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
  • Spring offers 42 connecting flights per week. Spring flies from Hangzhou International Airport (HGH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
  • Air Macau offers 39 connecting flights per week. Air Macau flies from Hangzhou International Airport (HGH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Hangzhou and Shanghai.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Hangzhou to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Air Macau from $430. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Macau from $215.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Hangzhou to Shanghai is $654, flying from Mar 28 to Mar 30.
  • The cheapest Hainan flight from Hangzhou to Shanghai is $1,198, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 15.
China Eastern flies direct from Hangzhou to Shanghai.
  • There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Hangzhou and Shanghai at price $485 is offered by Air Macau from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.
China Eastern flies direct from Hangzhou to Shanghai.
  • There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai on a daily basis.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai, 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 Hangzhou and Shanghai start at $1,321 from Sat, Mar 21 to Mon, Mar 23 with China Southern.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Hangzhou and Shanghai start at $430 from Thu, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 22.
To book business class trips from Hangzhou to Shanghai, 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 Hangzhou and Shanghai starts at $485 from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16 with Air Macau.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Hangzhou and Shanghai at price $485 is offered by Air Macau from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.
To find last-minute flight deals from Hangzhou to Shanghai, 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.

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