Find Cheap Flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai (HKG - SHA)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$180	Spring Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai is currently $180
Cheapest one-way flight	$91	Juneyao Airlines Nonstop 3 hr Wed, May 20	The cheapest one-way flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai is currently $91
Last-minute weekend getaway	$190	Cathay Pacific Nonstop 3 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Hong Kong to Shanghai is currently $190
Cheapest business class flights	$433	Juneyao Airlines Nonstop 3 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai is currently $433

Fastest flight	2 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai takes 2 hr 20 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 Hong Kong to Shanghai is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $155–215
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $205–395

Popular airlines from Hong Kong to Shanghai

Cathay Pacific

Nonstop

from $203

Typical price: $225–410

64 weekly nonstop flights

HKG - PVG, SHA Every day
China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $180–275

53 weekly nonstop flights

HKG - PVG, SHA Every day

60 weekly connecting flights

HKG - SHA Every day
Hong Kong Airlines

Nonstop

37 weekly nonstop flights

HKG - PVG, SHA Every day
Juneyao Airlines

Nonstop

from $199

Typical price: $200–340

14 weekly nonstop flights

HKG - PVG Every day

77 weekly connecting flights

HKG - SHA Every day
Shanghai Airlines

Nonstop

11 weekly nonstop flights

HKG - PVG, SHA Every day
Spring

Nonstop

Typical price: $155–255

3 weekly nonstop flights

HKG - PVG Every Tue, Thu, Sat

Popular airports near Hong Kong

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

Hong Kong Hong Kong 29 min 16 mi

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 44 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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Hong Kong to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $155 to $215.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Juneyao Airlines from $91.

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

The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai is $203, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Juneyao Airlines flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai is $199, flying from May 21 to May 24.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai starts at $180 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $91 and departs on Wed, May 20.

2 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong to Shanghai.

In terms of nonstop flights, Cathay Pacific is the most popular. Cathay Pacific offers 64 nonstop flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

In terms of flights, Juneyao Airlines is the most popular. Juneyao Airlines offers 14 nonstop flights and 77 connecting flights per week. Juneyao Airlines flies from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) , Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .

Other popular airlines flying from Hong Kong to Shanghai are:

China Eastern offers 53 nonstop flights and 60 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) , Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Hong Kong Airlines offers 37 nonstop flights per week. Hong Kong Airlines flies from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Shanghai Airlines offers 11 nonstop flights per week. Shanghai Airlines flies from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Spring offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Spring flies from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Spring from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Juneyao Airlines from $91.

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

The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai is $203, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Juneyao Airlines flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai is $199, flying from May 21 to May 24.

Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, Hong Kong Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Spring and Shanghai Airlines fly direct from Hong Kong to Shanghai.

There are 64 Cathay Pacific direct flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 53 China Eastern direct flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 37 Hong Kong Airlines direct flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Spring direct flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Hong Kong and Shanghai at price $190 is offered by Cathay Pacific from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, Hong Kong Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Spring and Shanghai Airlines fly direct from Hong Kong to Shanghai.

There are 64 Cathay Pacific direct flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 53 China Eastern direct flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 37 Hong Kong Airlines direct flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Juneyao Airlines direct flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 Shanghai Airlines direct flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Spring direct flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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

There are direct flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Hong Kong and Shanghai start at $180 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31 with Spring.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong and Shanghai start at $433 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Juneyao Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Hong Kong and Shanghai start at $180 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31.

To book business class trips from Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong and Shanghai starts at $190 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Cathay Pacific.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Hong Kong and Shanghai at price $190 is offered by Cathay Pacific from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Hong Kong 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.