What percentage of Hong Kong to Shanghai flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, 57.6% of flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that a significant portion of travelers can find non-stop options for this route.

How many hours is the flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

The typical direct flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai has a duration of 2 hours and 40 minutes. This route covers a distance of 1256 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, on average, take considerably longer, with a median duration of 10 hours and 30 minutes.

How often do Hong Kong to Shanghai flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Hong Kong to Shanghai route have shown regular price drops. This suggests that travelers may frequently find opportunities to secure more favorable fares for this destination. Monitoring prices over time can be beneficial for this route.

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Hong Kong to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai

The journey from Hong Kong to Shanghai covers a distance of 1256 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively quick trip between these two major cities.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai, fares typically range from $209–$481, with a median price of $298. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. New deals show up several times a week, suggesting a regular cadence for price changes.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai, July stands out with a median fare of $166. Other cost-effective months include November, with a median fare of $207, and February, where the median fare is $216.

Regarding direct flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai, 57.6% of recent itineraries are non-stop, indicating that a meaningful share are non-stop, while the rest connect once. When a connection is involved, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

A typical journey from Hong Kong to Shanghai takes approximately 2h 40m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 2h 40m, while connecting itineraries typically extend to 11h 40m.

How much is a round trip from Hong Kong to Shanghai

Regular price: $133 - $269

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

The regular price range for this route is between 133 USD and 269 USD. The current lowest deal is 141 USD with Spring Airlines for travel from Dec 10-Dec 22.

now $141

Low $133

High $269

The cheapest time to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai is July, with a median price of $166. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $370. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $166

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $370

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Hong Kong to Shanghai

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Shanghai

Hong Kong (HKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

$233

$219

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Shanghai

Hong Kong (HKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Antinea Airlines

$370

$260

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Shanghai

Hong Kong (HKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

$234

$201

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Shanghai

Hong Kong (HKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Antinea Airlines

$376

$270

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Shanghai

Hong Kong (HKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

$237

$200

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Shanghai

Hong Kong (HKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Antinea Airlines

$373

$260

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai

4 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 8

$231 → $156

32%

3 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 8

$232 → $160

31%

5 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 10

$214 → $154

28%

1 night

Nov 7 - Nov 8

$224 → $166

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai

Hong Kong - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Hong Kong to Shanghai are above the typical level at $141.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median price at $166 for flights to Shanghai.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 40m

Direct flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai typically take 2 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available

57.6% of recent flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai are direct, with 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers a deal

Spring Airlines has a deal for $141 from December 10 to December 22.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai appear regularly, typically every 30 days.

Hong Kong main airports to depart from

Hong Kong International (HKG)

Cheapest

Hong Kong International Airport is a good option for flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai.

📍 ~29 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$134

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$128

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$181

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

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From HKG

Elite

Nov 24

Shanghai, China

77% AI deal score

$696

$493

Save $203

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Business Class

From HKG

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Oct 27

Shanghai, China

77% AI deal score

$525

$380

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Business Class

From HKG

Elite

Nov 24

Shanghai, China

76% AI deal score

$669

$492

Save $177

Shanghai Airlines

Business Class

From HKG

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Nov 25

Shanghai, China

75% AI deal score

$669

$489

Save $180

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From HKG

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Nov 26

Shanghai, China

75% AI deal score

$668

$489

Save $179

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From HKG

Elite

Nov 21

Shanghai, China

75% AI deal score

$670

$490

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China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From HKG

Elite

Nov 19

Shanghai, China

75% AI deal score

$668

$490

Save $178

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From HKG

Elite

Nov 22

Shanghai, China

75% AI deal score

$652

$490

Save $162

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From HKG

Elite

Nov 05

Shanghai, China

75% AI deal score

$781

$576

Save $205

Shanghai Airlines

Business Class

From HKG

Elite

Oct 31

Shanghai, China

75% AI deal score

$779

$578

Save $201

Shanghai Airlines

Business Class

From HKG

Elite

Nov 06

Shanghai, China

71% AI deal score

$801

$637

Save $164

From HKG

Elite

Nov 05

Shanghai, China

68% AI deal score

$676

$574

Save $102

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai is 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $185. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices rise to an average of $508. For those planning further ahead, booking 28-59 days out had an average price of $254, while booking 60+ days in advance resulted in an average price of $478.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai was considered to be $209 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $298. Prices typically ranged up to $481 for the higher end of the market.

Historically, July has been the cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai, with a median price of $166. November also offered competitive prices, with a median of $207. The annual median price for this route was $298, indicating that prices can fluctuate significantly throughout the year.

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Hong Kong to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Hong Kong to Shanghai

Regular price: $133 - $269

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

The regular price range for this route is between 133 USD and 269 USD. The current lowest deal is 141 USD with Spring Airlines for travel from Dec 10-Dec 22.

now $141

Low $133

High $269

The cheapest time to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai

July

Cheapest

Flights from $166

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $370

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Hong Kong to Shanghai

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Shanghai

Hong Kong (HKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

$233

$219

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Shanghai

Hong Kong (HKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Antinea Airlines

$370

$260

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Shanghai

Hong Kong (HKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

$234

$201

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Shanghai

Hong Kong (HKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Antinea Airlines

$376

$270

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Shanghai

Hong Kong (HKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

$237

$200

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Shanghai

Hong Kong (HKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Antinea Airlines

$373

$260

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai

4 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 8

$231 → $156

32%

3 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 8

$232 → $160

31%

5 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 10

$214 → $154

28%

1 night

Nov 7 - Nov 8

$224 → $166

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai

Hong Kong - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Hong Kong to Shanghai are above the typical level at $141.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median price at $166 for flights to Shanghai.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 40m

Direct flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai typically take 2 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available

57.6% of recent flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai are direct, with 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers a deal

Spring Airlines has a deal for $141 from December 10 to December 22.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai appear regularly, typically every 30 days.

Hong Kong main airports to depart from

Hong Kong International (HKG)

Cheapest

Hong Kong International Airport is a good option for flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai.

📍 ~29 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$134

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$128

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

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

Shanghai, China

71% AI deal score

$801

$637

Save $164

From HKG

Elite

Nov 05

Shanghai, China

68% AI deal score

$676

$574

Save $102

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Hong Kong to Shanghai

Hong Kong to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Hong Kong to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai

Direct flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Hong Kong to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai

Hong Kong - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Direct flights take 2h 40m

Direct flights are available

Spring Airlines offers a deal

Deals appear regularly

Hong Kong 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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Oct 27

Nov 24

Nov 25

Nov 26

Nov 21

Nov 19

Nov 22

Nov 05

Oct 31

Nov 06

Nov 05

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How far in advance should I book a flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

How much should a flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

What percentage of Hong Kong to Shanghai flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

How often do Hong Kong to Shanghai flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Hong Kong

Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Hong Kong to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Hong Kong to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai

Direct flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Hong Kong to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai

Hong Kong - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Direct flights take 2h 40m

Direct flights are available

Spring Airlines offers a deal

Deals appear regularly

Hong Kong 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 24

Oct 27

Nov 24

Nov 25

Nov 26

Nov 21

Nov 19

Nov 22

Nov 05

Oct 31

Nov 06

Nov 05

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How far in advance should I book a flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

How much should a flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai?