Are direct flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience and save time by avoiding layovers. However, they are not always the cheapest option, as connecting flights can sometimes be more affordable. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel time when making your choice.

Can flexible travel dates help on Hangzhou to Shanghai flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying on less popular days of the week or during off-peak seasons often results in lower fares. Using a flexible date search tool can help you identify the cheapest days to fly.

What extra costs should I check before booking Hangzhou to Shanghai flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Being aware of these additional fees can help you budget accurately.

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Hangzhou to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai

For those planning cheap flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai, September stands out as the most economical month, with a median fare of $197. Other good options include January, with a median fare of $257, and March, where the median fare is $260. These months offer the lowest prices for this route.

Right now, fares for flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai typically range from $428–$859, with a median price of $542. Current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that deals are scarce at the moment. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting that travelers should monitor prices closely.

Most itineraries for flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai connect at least once. Only 1.2% of recent fares were for non-stop flights. For the majority of itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Hangzhou to Shanghai takes approximately 14h 50m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover, making the overall travel time considerably longer than a direct flight would be.

The distance between Hangzhou and Shanghai is 166 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This short distance means that while the flight itself might be brief, the overall journey time is extended due to the prevalence of connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Hangzhou to Shanghai

Regular price: CN¥886 - CN¥1,245

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

The regular price range for flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai is CNY 886 to CNY 1245. The current lowest deal is CNY 692 with China Eastern Airlines for travel from Sep 10-Sep 13.

now CN¥692

Low CN¥886

High CN¥1,245

The cheapest time to fly from Hangzhou to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from HGH to SHA is September, with a median price of 197 USD. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of 516 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

September

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥197

May

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥516

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Nov

Direct flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Hangzhou to Shanghai

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

HGH - Shanghai

Hangzhou (HGH) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥1,323

CN¥692

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

HGH - Shanghai

Hangzhou (HGH) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥1,340

CN¥793

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

HGH - Shanghai

Hangzhou (HGH) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥1,343

CN¥800

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

HGH - Shanghai

Hangzhou (HGH) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥1,121

CN¥800

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

HGH - Shanghai

Hangzhou (HGH) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥992

CN¥800

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

HGH - Shanghai

Hangzhou (HGH) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥1,314

CN¥800

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 12 - Sep 15

CN¥2,345 → CN¥1,176

50%

3 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 18

CN¥1,870 → CN¥1,203

36%

3 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 5

CN¥1,323 → CN¥692

48%

2 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 3

CN¥1,348 → CN¥786

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Hangzhou to Shanghai

Hangzhou - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Hangzhou to Shanghai are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest at $197

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Hangzhou to Shanghai, with a median price of $197.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 14h 50m

The typical flight duration with connections from Hangzhou to Shanghai is 14 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 98.8% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

China Eastern Airlines has offered direct flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai in recent months.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai are frequent, appearing multiple times a month.

Hangzhou main airports to depart from

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a convenient departure airport for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~28 km from Hangzhou city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$139

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~35 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$139

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

This airport offers excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai, often with competitive pricing.

📍 ~170 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

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From HGH

Elite

Nov 22

Shanghai, China

42% AI deal score

$976

$838

Save $138

China Eastern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From HGH

Elite

Dec 31

Shanghai, China

42% AI deal score

$831

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From HGH

Elite

Oct 01

Shanghai, China

42% AI deal score

$834

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From HGH

Elite

Dec 31

Shanghai, China

42% AI deal score

$835

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From HGH

Elite

Oct 01

Shanghai, China

42% AI deal score

$859

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From HGH

Elite

Oct 25

Shanghai, China

42% AI deal score

$927

$888

Save $39

Air Macau

Business Class

From HGH

Elite

Oct 01

Shanghai, China

42% AI deal score

$909

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From HGH

Elite

Oct 01

Shanghai, China

42% AI deal score

$913

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From HGH

Elite

Oct 01

Shanghai, China

42% AI deal score

$916

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From HGH

Elite

Oct 01

Shanghai, China

42% AI deal score

$916

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From HGH

Elite

Oct 01

Shanghai, China

42% AI deal score

$966

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From HGH

Elite

Oct 01

Shanghai, China

42% AI deal score

$970

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help you identify better deals. Sometimes, flying on weekdays or during off-peak hours may offer lower fares.

Booking flights in advance often provides more competitive prices, especially for popular routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, so it's useful to monitor price trends. Generally, booking a few weeks to a few months ahead may be beneficial.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal alternative flight options and potentially lower prices. While it may add to travel time, the savings could be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of ground transportation to and from alternative airports.

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Hangzhou to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Hangzhou to Shanghai

Regular price: CN¥886 - CN¥1,245

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

The regular price range for flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai is CNY 886 to CNY 1245. The current lowest deal is CNY 692 with China Eastern Airlines for travel from Sep 10-Sep 13.

now CN¥692

Low CN¥886

High CN¥1,245

The cheapest time to fly from Hangzhou to Shanghai

September

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥197

May

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥516

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Nov

Direct flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Hangzhou to Shanghai

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

HGH - Shanghai

Hangzhou (HGH) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥1,323

CN¥692

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

HGH - Shanghai

Hangzhou (HGH) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥1,340

CN¥793

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

HGH - Shanghai

Hangzhou (HGH) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥1,343

CN¥800

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

HGH - Shanghai

Hangzhou (HGH) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥1,121

CN¥800

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

HGH - Shanghai

Hangzhou (HGH) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥992

CN¥800

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

HGH - Shanghai

Hangzhou (HGH) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥1,314

CN¥800

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 12 - Sep 15

CN¥2,345 → CN¥1,176

50%

3 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 18

CN¥1,870 → CN¥1,203

36%

3 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 5

CN¥1,323 → CN¥692

48%

2 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 3

CN¥1,348 → CN¥786

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Hangzhou to Shanghai

Hangzhou - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Hangzhou to Shanghai are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest at $197

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Hangzhou to Shanghai, with a median price of $197.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 14h 50m

The typical flight duration with connections from Hangzhou to Shanghai is 14 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 98.8% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

China Eastern Airlines has offered direct flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai in recent months.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai are frequent, appearing multiple times a month.

Hangzhou main airports to depart from

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a convenient departure airport for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~28 km from Hangzhou city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$139

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~35 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$139

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

This airport offers excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai, often with competitive pricing.

📍 ~170 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From HGH

Elite

Nov 22

Shanghai, China

42% AI deal score

$976

$838

Save $138

China Eastern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From HGH

Elite

Dec 31

Shanghai, China

42% AI deal score

$831

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From HGH

Elite

Oct 01

Shanghai, China

42% AI deal score

$834

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From HGH

Elite

Dec 31

Shanghai, China

42% AI deal score

$835

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From HGH

Elite

Oct 01

Shanghai, China

42% AI deal score

$859

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From HGH

Elite

Oct 25

Shanghai, China

42% AI deal score

$927

$888

Save $39

Air Macau

Business Class

From HGH

Elite

Oct 01

Shanghai, China

42% AI deal score

$909

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From HGH

Elite

Oct 01

Shanghai, China

42% AI deal score

$913

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From HGH

Elite

Oct 01

Shanghai, China

42% AI deal score

$916

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From HGH

Elite

Oct 01

Shanghai, China

42% AI deal score

$916

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From HGH

Elite

Oct 01

Shanghai, China

42% AI deal score

$966

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From HGH

Elite

Oct 01

Shanghai, China

42% AI deal score

$970

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Hangzhou to Shanghai

Hangzhou to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Hangzhou to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Hangzhou to Shanghai

Direct flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Hangzhou to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Hangzhou to Shanghai

Hangzhou - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

September is historically cheapest at $197

Connecting flights average 14h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Hangzhou 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

Nov 22

Dec 31

Oct 01

Dec 31

Oct 01

Oct 25

Oct 01

Oct 01

Oct 01

Oct 01

Oct 01

Oct 01

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How can I find cheap flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai?

When should I book flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai?

Are direct flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Hangzhou to Shanghai flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Hangzhou to Shanghai flights?

Related routes

More routes from Hangzhou

Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Hangzhou to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Hangzhou to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Hangzhou to Shanghai

Direct flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Hangzhou to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Hangzhou to Shanghai

Hangzhou - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

September is historically cheapest at $197

Connecting flights average 14h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Hangzhou 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

Nov 22

Dec 31

Oct 01

Dec 31

Oct 01

Oct 25

Oct 01

Oct 01

Oct 01

Oct 01

Oct 01

Oct 01

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How can I find cheap flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai?

When should I book flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai?