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

Direct flights offer convenience and save time, but they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with layovers can sometimes be cheaper, especially if you are willing to spend more time traveling. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel duration.

Can flexible travel dates help on Hangzhou to Shanghai flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Mid-week flights or those during off-peak seasons often have lower fares. Adjusting your departure or return by a day or two may lead to substantial savings.

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. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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Hangzhou to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai, October stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $365. Other budget-friendly options include August at $539 and November at $544, offering a range of choices for planning your trip.

Right now, fares for flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai are typically $468–$882, with a median of $679. Current fares are above the typical level for this route. The share of recent fares classified as a good price is 0%, indicating that deals are infrequent — a price alert helps.

Most itineraries for flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai connect at least once, with 70% of recent fares involving connections. For those connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Hangzhou to Shanghai takes about 1h 5m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 1h 5m, while connecting itineraries have a significantly longer median duration of 21h 55m.

The distance between Hangzhou and Shanghai is 166 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This short distance contributes to the relatively brief flight times for direct services.

How much is a round trip from Hangzhou to Shanghai

Regular price: CN¥620 - CN¥1,074

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

The regular price range for this route is CNY 620 to CNY 1074. The current lowest deal is CNY 830 with China Eastern Airlines for travel from Nov 30-Dec 15.

now CN¥830

Low CN¥620

High CN¥1,074

The cheapest time to fly from Hangzhou to Shanghai

Flights from HGH to SHA are cheapest in October, with a median price of 365 USD. The most expensive month to fly is July, with a median price of 729 USD. Prices are generally lower from August to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥365

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥729

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Hangzhou to Shanghai

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

HGH - Shanghai

Hangzhou (HGH) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥972

CN¥805

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

HGH - Shanghai

Hangzhou (HGH) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥1,033

CN¥811

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

HGH - Shanghai

Hangzhou (HGH) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥1,222

CN¥811

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

HGH - Shanghai

Hangzhou (HGH) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥1,214

CN¥811

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

HGH - Shanghai

Hangzhou (HGH) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥1,125

CN¥811

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

HGH - Shanghai

Hangzhou (HGH) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥1,034

CN¥811

One-way

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

6 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 17

CN¥1,839 → CN¥1,338

27%

1 night

Oct 14 - Oct 15

CN¥1,237 → CN¥830

33%

2 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 16

CN¥1,232 → CN¥830

33%

3 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 17

CN¥1,212 → CN¥830

32%

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 at $830.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Hangzhou to Shanghai, with a median price of $365.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 5m

Direct flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai typically take 1 hour and 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare

Deals for flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai are rare, occurring infrequently over 30 days.

Hangzhou main airports to depart from

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~27 km from Hangzhou (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥784

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.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥784

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International offers extensive domestic and global routes, with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

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

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Shanghai, China

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Mar 10

Shanghai, China

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Business Class

From HGH

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Shanghai, China

42% AI deal score

$1,018

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From HGH

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Jan 20

Shanghai, China

42% AI deal score

$1,076

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From HGH

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Mar 10

Shanghai, China

42% AI deal score

$1,077

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From HGH

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Jan 13

Shanghai, China

42% AI deal score

$1,077

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From HGH

Elite

Oct 12

Shanghai, China

41% AI deal score

$884

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

From HGH

Elite

Oct 16

Shanghai, China

41% AI deal score

$884

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

From HGH

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Oct 12

Shanghai, China

41% AI deal score

$884

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

From HGH

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Oct 12

Shanghai, China

41% AI deal score

$884

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

From HGH

Elite

Oct 14

Shanghai, China

41% AI deal score

$884

Shenzhen Airlines

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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 discover better deals. Looking into flights with layovers may sometimes present lower fares than direct options.

Booking flights in advance often provides more competitive prices, especially for popular routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, though they are less predictable. Monitoring price trends can help you decide on an optimal booking time.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal different flight options and potentially lower prices. While it may add to your 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

Most itineraries for flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai connect at least once, with 70% of recent fares involving connections. For those connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between Hangzhou and Shanghai is 166 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This short distance contributes to the relatively brief flight times for direct services.

How much is a round trip from Hangzhou to Shanghai

Regular price: CN¥620 - CN¥1,074

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

The regular price range for this route is CNY 620 to CNY 1074. The current lowest deal is CNY 830 with China Eastern Airlines for travel from Nov 30-Dec 15.

now CN¥830

Low CN¥620

High CN¥1,074

The cheapest time to fly from Hangzhou to Shanghai

October

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥365

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥729

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Hangzhou to Shanghai

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

HGH - Shanghai

Hangzhou (HGH) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥972

CN¥805

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

HGH - Shanghai

Hangzhou (HGH) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥1,033

CN¥811

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

HGH - Shanghai

Hangzhou (HGH) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥1,222

CN¥811

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

HGH - Shanghai

Hangzhou (HGH) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥1,214

CN¥811

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

HGH - Shanghai

Hangzhou (HGH) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥1,125

CN¥811

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

HGH - Shanghai

Hangzhou (HGH) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥1,034

CN¥811

One-way

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

6 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 17

CN¥1,839 → CN¥1,338

27%

1 night

Oct 14 - Oct 15

CN¥1,237 → CN¥830

33%

2 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 16

CN¥1,232 → CN¥830

33%

3 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 17

CN¥1,212 → CN¥830

32%

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 at $830.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Hangzhou to Shanghai, with a median price of $365.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 5m

Direct flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai typically take 1 hour and 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare

Deals for flights from Hangzhou to Shanghai are rare, occurring infrequently over 30 days.

Hangzhou main airports to depart from

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~27 km from Hangzhou (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥784

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.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥784

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International offers extensive domestic and global routes, with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

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

Shanghai, China

41% AI deal score

$884

Shenzhen 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

October is historically cheapest

Direct flights average 1h 5m

Connecting flights are common

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are rare

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

Oct 22

Mar 10

Mar 10

Mar 10

Jan 20

Mar 10

Jan 13

Oct 12

Oct 16

Oct 12

Oct 12

Oct 14

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

October is historically cheapest

Direct flights average 1h 5m

Connecting flights are common

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are rare

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

Oct 22

Mar 10

Mar 10

Mar 10

Jan 20

Mar 10

Jan 13

Oct 12

Oct 16

Oct 12

Oct 12

Oct 14

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?