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	$430	Thai Lion Air 1 stop 20 hr Fri, Jan 30 — Mon, Feb 2	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Hangzhou is currently $430
Cheapest one-way flight	$213	Air Macau 1 stop 7 hr Tue, Feb 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Hangzhou is currently $213
Last-minute weekend getaway	$438	Air Macau 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Mon, Feb 2	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Hangzhou is currently $438
Cheapest business class flights	$1,641	China Southern 1 stop 10 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Sun, Mar 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Hangzhou is currently $1,641

Fastest flight	5 hr	The fastest flight with stops from Shanghai to Hangzhou takes 5 hr
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 Shanghai to Hangzhou is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $310–610
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $420–475

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Hangzhou

China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $350–610

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - HGH Every day

131 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - HGH Every day
China Southern

from $656

Typical price: $680–840

134 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - HGH Every day
Air China

74 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - HGH Every day
Hebei Airlines

42 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - HGH Every day
Spring

42 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - HGH Every day
Hainan

from $1,187

40 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - HGH Every day

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 12 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 35 min 64 mi

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
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 2 hr 6 min 94 mi
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

Nanjing China 2 hr 55 min 127 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Hangzhou

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Hangzhou are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $310 to $610.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Hangzhou recently found on Google Flights was with Thai Lion Air from $430. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Macau from $213.

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

The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Hangzhou is $656, flying from Feb 27 to Mar 1.
The cheapest Hainan flight from Shanghai to Hangzhou is $1,187, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 25.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Hangzhou starts at $430 from Fri, Jan 30 to Mon, Feb 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $213 and departs on Tue, Feb 3.

5 hr 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 7 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) .

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 134 connecting flights per week. China Southern 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:

Air China offers 74 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Hangzhou International Airport (HGH) .
Hebei Airlines offers 42 connecting flights per week. Hebei Airlines 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) .
Hainan offers 40 connecting flights per week. Hainan 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 Thai Lion Air from $430. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Macau from $213.

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

The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Hangzhou is $656, flying from Feb 27 to Mar 1.
The cheapest Hainan flight from Shanghai to Hangzhou is $1,187, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 25.

China Eastern flies direct from Shanghai to Hangzhou.

There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Hangzhou 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 Shanghai and Hangzhou at price $438 is offered by Air Macau from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.

China Eastern flies direct from Shanghai to Hangzhou.

There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Hangzhou 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 Shanghai to Hangzhou on a daily basis.

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 $1,641 from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Hangzhou start at $430 from Fri, Jan 30 to Mon, Feb 2.

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 $438 from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2 with Air Macau.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Hangzhou at price $438 is offered by Air Macau from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.

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.