Can I fly direct from Haikou to Shanghai?

Yes, direct flights from Haikou to Shanghai are available. Historically, approximately 16.1% of all flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving a layover, travelers typically experience one stop. This means that while direct options exist, a significant portion of the available flights will include at least one connection.

How many hours is the flight from Haikou to Shanghai?

The direct flight from Haikou to Shanghai typically takes approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes. This covers an air distance of 1686 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging around 7 hours and 35 minutes. Travelers should factor in these differences when planning their journey.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Haikou to Shanghai?

Historically, flying with a layover from Haikou to Shanghai has been slightly cheaper on average. The median price for connecting flights was $310, while direct flights had a median price of $334 across the trailing 90 days. This represents an 8% premium for direct flights. While direct options account for about 16.5% of the available flights, choosing a connecting flight can lead to some savings.

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2026-09-04 – 2026-09-14
HAK - Shanghai
78% AI deal score
CN¥1,479
CN¥1,102
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CN¥1,920
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CN¥1,432
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CN¥1,439
CN¥1,156
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Haikou to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Haikou to Shanghai

Flights from Haikou to Shanghai cover a distance of 1,686 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance means you can expect a journey that balances efficiency with the need for some in-flight services.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Haikou to Shanghai, fares typically range from $278–$474, with a median price of $334. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, which can be an advantage if you are planning to book soon. New deals for this route show up several times a week, providing regular opportunities to find favorable prices.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Haikou to Shanghai, June stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $272. Following closely, August also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $277. May is another good option, with median fares around $293.

A typical journey from Haikou to Shanghai takes approximately 7h 35m, including connections. This duration reflects that most itineraries on this route connect at least once, as only 16.1% of recent fares are for direct flights from Haikou to Shanghai. For itineraries that do include connections, the median number of stopovers is one.

How much is a round trip from Haikou to Shanghai

Regular price: CN¥1,563 - CN¥2,042

Prices for flights from Haikou to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Haikou to Shanghai is between CNY 1563 and CNY 2042. The current lowest deal is CNY 1102 with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Sep 4-Sep 7.

now CN¥1,102

Low CN¥1,563

High CN¥2,042

The cheapest time to fly from Haikou to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Haikou to Shanghai is June, with a median price of 272 USD. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of 723 USD. Generally, prices are lower from April to October.

June

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥272

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥723

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Dec

Direct flights from Haikou to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Shanghai Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Haikou to Shanghai

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

HAK - Shanghai

Haikou (HAK) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥2,239

CN¥1,411

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

HAK - Shanghai

Haikou (HAK) - Shanghai (PVG)

Shanghai Airlines

CN¥2,162

CN¥1,673

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

HAK - Shanghai

Haikou (HAK) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥1,747

CN¥1,263

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

HAK - Shanghai

Haikou (HAK) - Shanghai (SHA)

Shanghai Airlines

CN¥1,738

CN¥1,210

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

HAK - Shanghai

Haikou (HAK) - Shanghai (SHA)

Shanghai Airlines

CN¥1,573

CN¥1,237

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

HAK - Shanghai

Haikou (HAK) - Shanghai (SHA)

Shanghai Airlines

CN¥1,720

CN¥1,237

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 4 - Sep 5

CN¥1,962 → CN¥1,109

43%

3 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 7

CN¥1,933 → CN¥1,102

43%

2 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 5

CN¥1,957 → CN¥1,129

42%

1 night

Sep 4 - Sep 5

CN¥2,017 → CN¥1,210

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Haikou to Shanghai

Haikou - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Haikou to Shanghai are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the lowest prices

Historically, June ($272), August ($277), and May ($293) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 7h 35m

Flights on this medium-haul route typically take 7 hours and 35 minutes, including stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 83.9% of recent deals for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines offer direct flights

China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines provide direct options for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Haikou to Shanghai appear regularly, offering frequent opportunities to book.

Haikou main airports to depart from

Haikou Meilan International (HAK)

Cheapest

Haikou Meilan International Airport is a good option for flights from Haikou to Shanghai.

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

💸 Flights from ~$181

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a good choice for flights from Haikou to Shanghai.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, metro, train)

💸 Flights from ~$181

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Shanghai, China

69% AI deal score

$1,291

$1,026

Save $265

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From HAK

Elite

Oct 10

Shanghai, China

67% AI deal score

$1,125

$990

Save $135

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From HAK

Elite

Sep 14

Shanghai, China

67% AI deal score

$1,078

$990

Save $88

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From HAK

Elite

Sep 08

Shanghai, China

67% AI deal score

$1,070

$990

Save $80

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From HAK

Elite

Sep 15

Shanghai, China

67% AI deal score

$1,083

$990

Save $93

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From HAK

Elite

Sep 15

Shanghai, China

67% AI deal score

$1,078

$990

Save $88

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From HAK

Elite

Sep 13

Shanghai, China

67% AI deal score

$1,085

$990

Save $95

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From HAK

Elite

Sep 13

Shanghai, China

67% AI deal score

$1,079

$990

Save $89

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From HAK

Elite

Sep 14

Shanghai, China

67% AI deal score

$1,085

$990

Save $95

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From HAK

Elite

Sep 18

Shanghai, China

67% AI deal score

$1,081

$990

Save $91

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From HAK

Elite

Sep 06

Shanghai, China

67% AI deal score

$1,066

$990

Save $76

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Haikou to Shanghai is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $295. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees a slightly higher average of $316, while booking 7-13 days out averages $299. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made further in advance, with flights booked 60+ days out averaging $488.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Haikou to Shanghai is considered to be $278 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $334. Fares can go up to $474 or more, which represents the higher end of prices observed in the trailing 90 days. Aiming for a fare below the median can help secure a more economical trip.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Haikou to Shanghai are June and August, with median prices of $272 and $277 respectively. May also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $293. The annual median price for this route is $334, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average. Travelers looking for more affordable options should consider these months.

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Haikou to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Haikou to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Haikou to Shanghai

Regular price: CN¥1,563 - CN¥2,042

Prices for flights from Haikou to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Haikou to Shanghai is between CNY 1563 and CNY 2042. The current lowest deal is CNY 1102 with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Sep 4-Sep 7.

now CN¥1,102

Low CN¥1,563

High CN¥2,042

The cheapest time to fly from Haikou to Shanghai

June

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥272

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥723

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Dec

Direct flights from Haikou to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Shanghai Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Haikou to Shanghai

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

HAK - Shanghai

Haikou (HAK) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥2,239

CN¥1,411

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

HAK - Shanghai

Haikou (HAK) - Shanghai (PVG)

Shanghai Airlines

CN¥2,162

CN¥1,673

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

HAK - Shanghai

Haikou (HAK) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥1,747

CN¥1,263

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

HAK - Shanghai

Haikou (HAK) - Shanghai (SHA)

Shanghai Airlines

CN¥1,738

CN¥1,210

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

HAK - Shanghai

Haikou (HAK) - Shanghai (SHA)

Shanghai Airlines

CN¥1,573

CN¥1,237

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

HAK - Shanghai

Haikou (HAK) - Shanghai (SHA)

Shanghai Airlines

CN¥1,720

CN¥1,237

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 4 - Sep 5

CN¥1,962 → CN¥1,109

43%

3 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 7

CN¥1,933 → CN¥1,102

43%

2 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 5

CN¥1,957 → CN¥1,129

42%

1 night

Sep 4 - Sep 5

CN¥2,017 → CN¥1,210

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Haikou to Shanghai

Haikou - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Haikou to Shanghai are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the lowest prices

Historically, June ($272), August ($277), and May ($293) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 7h 35m

Flights on this medium-haul route typically take 7 hours and 35 minutes, including stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 83.9% of recent deals for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines offer direct flights

China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines provide direct options for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Haikou to Shanghai appear regularly, offering frequent opportunities to book.

Haikou main airports to depart from

Haikou Meilan International (HAK)

Cheapest

Haikou Meilan International Airport is a good option for flights from Haikou to Shanghai.

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

💸 Flights from ~$181

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a good choice for flights from Haikou to Shanghai.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, metro, train)

💸 Flights from ~$181

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

Shanghai, China

67% AI deal score

$1,066

$990

Save $76

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Haikou to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Haikou to Shanghai

Haikou to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Haikou to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Haikou to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Haikou to Shanghai

Direct flights from Haikou to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Haikou to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Haikou to Shanghai

Haikou - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in June for the lowest prices

Connecting flights average 7h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant

China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines offer direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Haikou main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When should I buy Haikou to Shanghai tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Haikou to Shanghai?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Haikou to Shanghai?

Can I fly direct from Haikou to Shanghai?

How many hours is the flight from Haikou to Shanghai?

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Haikou to Shanghai?

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Haikou to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Haikou to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Haikou to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Haikou to Shanghai

Direct flights from Haikou to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Haikou to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Haikou to Shanghai

Haikou - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in June for the lowest prices

Connecting flights average 7h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant

China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines offer direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Haikou main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Dec 25

Dec 25

Oct 10

Sep 14

Sep 08

Sep 15

Sep 15

Sep 13

Sep 13

Sep 14

Sep 18

Sep 06

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When should I buy Haikou to Shanghai tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Haikou to Shanghai?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Haikou to Shanghai?