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HK$745+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

— SHA
3 Dec — 10 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Shanghai

Thu 26-1118:30 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Mon 30-1107:40 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 2-11HK$1,240
Thu 5-1120:35 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sun 8-1107:55 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 2-11HK$1,248
Thu 5-1120:35 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Wed 11-1107:55 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 3-11HK$1,255
Sat 7-1120:35 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sun 8-1107:55 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 30-10HK$1,263
Thu 26-1120:35 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sun 29-1107:55 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 3-11HK$1,271
Sat 21-1121:25 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Thu 26-1107:40 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 2-11HK$1,279
Tue 1-1211:55 -
Nonstop2h 10m
Mon 7-1208:00 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 3-11HK$1,287
Thu 19-1121:25 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Thu 26-1107:40 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 31-10HK$1,295
Tue 24-1113:05 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Sun 29-1107:40 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 29-10HK$1,302
Fri 6-1111:55 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Tue 10-1107:55 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 1-11HK$1,310
Mon 2-1120:35 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Thu 5-1107:55 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 30-10HK$1,318
Tue 1-1214:30 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Tue 8-1218:10 -
Nonstop2h 45m
Deal found 3-11HK$1,326

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Return from

HK$1,240

One-way from

HK$745

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

HK$1,577
Hong Kong Airlines
  • Hong Kong Airlines
  • 26-11-30-11
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 25m total
  • Hong Kong to Shanghai
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 15-12-31-12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • Hong Kong to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (HK$57 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Hong KongShanghai

HKG Hong Kong Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

HKGPVG

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 21-11

21:20-23:55

Nonstop2h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$847

Hong KongShanghai

HKG Hong Kong Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

HKGPVG

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 14-11

21:20-23:55

Nonstop2h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$847

Hong KongShanghai

HKG Hong Kong Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

HKGSHA

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 9-11

14:30-16:50

Nonstop2h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$1,114

Hong KongShanghai

HKG Hong Kong Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

HKGPVG

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 2-1

11:55-14:30

Nonstop2h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$1,193

Hong KongShanghai

HKG Hong Kong Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

HKGSHA

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 27-2

14:30-16:50

Nonstop2h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$1,216

Hong KongShanghai

HKG Hong Kong Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

HKGPVG

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 14-4

11:40-14:20

Nonstop2h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$1,279

Hong KongShanghai

HKG Hong Kong Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

HKGPVG

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 7-2

20:35-23:05

Nonstop2h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$1,279

Hong KongShanghai

HKG Hong Kong Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

HKGPVG

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 29-12

18:20-10:30

1 stop16h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$1,326

Hong KongShanghai

HKG Hong Kong Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

HKGSHA

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 14-11

17:25-08:55

1 stop15h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31-12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$1,373

Hong KongShanghai

HKG Hong Kong Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

HKGPVG

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 8-12

11:55-14:30

Nonstop2h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9-12

07:55-10:55

Nonstop3h 00m

HK$1,404

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Shanghai

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

On average, a flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai takes 2 hours 17 minutes. Flights to Shanghai from other popular cities in Hong Kong will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Shanghai

The most flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The most popular airlines flying from Hong Kong to Shanghai are China Eastern, Hong Kong Airlines and Cathay Pacific.

China Eastern
China Eastern
From HK$1,332
Hong Kong Airlines
Hong Kong Airlines
From HK$1,261
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From HK$772
Shanghai Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
From HK$1,271

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Hong Kong to Shanghai are Spring Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Juneyao Airlines.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Shanghai?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 74 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Wednesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Cathay Pacific,China Eastern, andHong Kong Airlines to China by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,536 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,536 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,536 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
248 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,536 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Hong Kong Airlines
6.1
Okay
33 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,536 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.

FAQs about flying to Shanghai

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shanghai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Cathay Pacific is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • How much is a return flight to Shanghai?

    A return flight to Shanghai will typically cost around HK$899, however they can be found for as little as HK$899.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Hong Kong Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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