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October 14 - October 30

Cheapest

PVG - Hanoi

$196

$184

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December 3 - December 18

PVG - Hanoi

$238

$197

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December 4 - December 18

PVG - Hanoi

$242

$197

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October 14 - October 23

PVG - Hanoi

$209

$199

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December 12 - December 17

Best

PVG - Hanoi

$257

$199

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December 3 - December 16

PVG - Hanoi

$242

$199

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December 18 - December 25

Best

PVG - Hanoi

$261

$201

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November 22 - November 26

PVG - Hanoi

$203

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October 23 - October 30

PVG - Hanoi

$216

$205

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September 18 - September 26

Earliest

PVG - Hanoi

$292

$207

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Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Hanoi

Right now, 24% of recent fares for flights from Shanghai to Hanoi are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $177–$348, with a median price of $206. Currently, prices are significantly above the typical level, indicating a less favorable time for booking cheap flights from Shanghai to Hanoi.

A typical journey from Shanghai to Hanoi takes 7h 40m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover, rather than being direct flights. Travelers should factor in this connection time when planning their trip.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 25.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that do include a stop, the typical number of connections is 1. This means travelers should expect to make at least one stop when flying from Shanghai to Hanoi.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Hanoi, March stands out with a median fare of $114. Following closely, April offers a median fare of $144, and August presents a median fare of $176. These months generally offer more budget-friendly options compared to other times of the year.

The distance between Shanghai and Hanoi is approximately 1902 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey, meaning it's too far for a short hop but not a long-distance international flight. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Hanoi

Regular price: $154 - $398

Prices for flights from Shanghai to Hanoi are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $154 and $398. The current lowest deal is $184 with Vietjet Air, for travel from Oct 14 to Oct 30.

now $184

Low $154

High $398

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Hanoi

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Hanoi is March, with a median price of $114. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $492. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $114

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $492

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Feb

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Direct flights from Shanghai to Hanoi

Vietjet Air

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Hanoi

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Hanoi

Shanghai (PVG) - Hanoi (HAN)

Shenzhen Airlines

$334

$275

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Hanoi

Shanghai (SHA) - Hanoi (HAN)

China Southern Airlines

$411

$278

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Hanoi

Shanghai (PVG) - Hanoi (HAN)

Shenzhen Airlines

$361

$287

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Hanoi

Shanghai (PVG) - Hanoi (HAN)

Shenzhen Airlines

$404

$299

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Hanoi

Shanghai (SHA) - Hanoi (HAN)

China Southern Airlines

$365

$300

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Hanoi

Shanghai (PVG) - Hanoi (HAN)

Shenzhen Airlines

$378

$323

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Hanoi

5 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 7

$389 → $252

35%

3 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 21

$411 → $278

32%

3 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 22

$406 → $276

32%

3 nights

Jun 21 - Jun 24

$403 → $277

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Hanoi

Shanghai - Hanoi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Shanghai to Hanoi are above the typical level, with a median price of $206.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Hanoi, with a median price of $114.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 7h 40m.

The median flight duration from Shanghai to Hanoi is 7 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common for this route.

Connecting flights make up 74.6% of deals, with a median of 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Vietjet Air offers direct flights.

Vietjet Air is available for direct flights from Shanghai to Hanoi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

This route typically sees frequent deals, with an average of 0.77 deals per day.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Consider flying from Shanghai Pudong International for potentially cheaper flights to Hanoi.

📍 ~35 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or metro)

💸 Flights from ~$184

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International offers another departure option for flights to Hanoi.

📍 ~15 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or metro)

💸 Flights from ~$258

Hanoi main airports to arrive at

Noi Bai International (HAN)

Cheapest

Noi Bai International Airport is the primary gateway for flights arriving in Hanoi from Shanghai.

📍 ~30 km from Hanoi city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$184

Airports nearby Hanoi used as alternative

Cat Bi International (HPH)

Cat Bi International is a useful alternative arrival airport, especially with its modern high-speed expressway connection.

📍 ~100 km from Hanoi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$361

Van Don International Airport (VDO)

Van Don International Airport is a reliable alternative for Northern Vietnam, offering modern facilities and direct expressway access.

📍 ~140 km from Hanoi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$355

Vinh International (VII)

Vinh International is a major regional hub in North-Central Vietnam, accessible via railway and highway.

📍 ~290 km from Hanoi (reachable by road)

💸 Flights from ~$285

Thanh Hoa Tho Xuan (THD)

Thanh Hoa Tho Xuan serves as a domestic backup for North-Central travel, geographically closer than Vinh.

📍 ~140 km from Hanoi (reachable by road)

💸 Flights from ~$306

Nanning Wuxu International (NNG)

Cheapest

Nanning Wuxu International is a large international hub with an extensive network, accessible via international rail or bus.

📍 ~250 km from Hanoi (reachable by international rail or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$198

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Hanoi

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Shanghai to Hanoi is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price is around $182. Booking too early, such as 60+ days out, sees prices rise to an average of $337. Conversely, waiting until 0-6 days before departure can result in significantly higher average prices of $432.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Shanghai to Hanoi is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $177. The median price for this route has historically been around $206. Prices can go up to $348 or more, so finding a fare at the good price threshold represents a significant saving.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Hanoi, with a median price of $114. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $144. While August is listed as the most expensive month with a median of $176, it is still below the annual median price of $206, indicating that prices can fluctuate throughout the year.

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Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Hanoi

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Hanoi

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Hanoi

Direct flights from Shanghai to Hanoi

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Hanoi

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Hanoi

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Hanoi

Shanghai - Hanoi route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights typically take 7h 40m.

Connecting flights are more common for this route.

Vietjet Air offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for this route.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Hanoi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Hanoi used as alternative

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Hanoi

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