Can I fly direct from Hanoi to Shanghai?

Historically, approximately 26.4% of flights from Hanoi to Shanghai have been direct. For journeys that involve connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 1. This data is based on observations over a 90-day period.

How many hours is the flight from Hanoi to Shanghai?

The median flight time for a direct flight from Hanoi to Shanghai is 3 hours and 10 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 7 hours and 15 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 1937 kilometers.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Hanoi to Shanghai?

Historically, flights from Hanoi to Shanghai frequently offer good prices. This route is classified as having frequent good price availability. This assessment is based on observations over a 30-day period.

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Hanoi to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Hanoi to Shanghai

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Hanoi to Shanghai, May stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $167. June is also a good option, with a median fare of $169. September follows with a median fare of $186, offering another relatively inexpensive period to fly.

Fares for this route typically range from $153–$221, with a median of $185. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Approximately 7% of recent fares from Hanoi to Shanghai have been classified as a good price, indicating that finding a particularly low fare can be challenging, though new deals appear almost daily.

Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with only 26.4% of recent fares being direct flights from Hanoi to Shanghai. When a connection is necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you will likely have at least one layover on your journey.

A typical journey from Hanoi to Shanghai takes about 6h 40m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route. The overall distance covered on this route is 1937 km, which classifies it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Hanoi to Shanghai

Regular price: $123 - $335

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

The regular price range for flights from Hanoi to Shanghai is between 123 USD and 335 USD. The current lowest deal is 172 USD with Vietjet Air for travel from Oct 1-Oct 16.

now $172

Low $123

High $335

The cheapest time to fly from Hanoi to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from HAN to SHA is May, with a median price of $167. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $447. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $167

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $447

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Direct flights from Hanoi to Shanghai

Vietjet Air

Last-minute flights going from Hanoi to Shanghai

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HAN - Shanghai

Hanoi (HAN) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

$324

$241

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HAN - Shanghai

Hanoi (HAN) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

$305

$241

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

HAN - Shanghai

Hanoi (HAN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Shenzhen Airlines

$324

$222

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

HAN - Shanghai

Hanoi (HAN) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

$357

$225

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

HAN - Shanghai

Hanoi (HAN) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

$351

$241

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

HAN - Shanghai

Hanoi (HAN) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

$383

$251

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$354 → $207

41%

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$383 → $240

37%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$383 → $242

37%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$379 → $240

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Hanoi to Shanghai

Hanoi - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for this route are above the typical level, with a median price of $185.

📅 Best time to fly

May and June are historically cheapest

Historically, May ($167) and June ($169) offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 6h 40m

The median flight time for this medium-haul route is 6 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 73.6% of recent routes, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Vietjet Air offers direct flights

Vietjet Air is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for this route appear frequently, with 7% of recent fares considered good.

Hanoi main airports to depart from

Noi Bai International (HAN)

Cheapest

Noi Bai International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Hanoi to Shanghai.

📍 ~22 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$178

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Hanoi to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$178

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.

📍 ~175 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$215

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Hanoi to Shanghai is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $202. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging around $340. For those planning further ahead, tickets bought 60+ days in advance had an average price of $220, while those purchased 28-59 days out averaged $302.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Hanoi to Shanghai is considered to be $153 or less. The median price for this route was $185. Historically, 75% of prices for this route were $221 or less. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Hanoi to Shanghai include May, with a median price of $167, and June, with a median price of $169. September also shows a median price of $186. The annual median price for this route is $185, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

Hanoi to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Hanoi to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Hanoi to Shanghai

Regular price: $123 - $335

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

The regular price range for flights from Hanoi to Shanghai is between 123 USD and 335 USD. The current lowest deal is 172 USD with Vietjet Air for travel from Oct 1-Oct 16.

now $172

Low $123

High $335

The cheapest time to fly from Hanoi to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from HAN to SHA is May, with a median price of $167. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $447. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $167

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $447

Jan

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Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

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Dec