What percentage of Hong Kong to Shanghai flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 82.5% of flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically one. This indicates that direct routes are a prevalent option for this journey.

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

A direct flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai typically takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 1256 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 9 hours and 10 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey.

How often do Hong Kong to Shanghai flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Hong Kong to Shanghai route have shown frequent drops. This route is classified as one with frequent price fluctuations, based on observations over a 30-day period. Travelers may find opportunities for deals due to this consistent price movement.

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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. Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai, you will find fares are above the typical level. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that current prices are higher than usual for this route.

Fares for flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai typically range from $125–$263, with a median of $182. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices. For travelers wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai, the data shows that September is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $127. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $131, followed by May at a median of $143.

When flying from Hong Kong to Shanghai, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 82.5% of recent fares being direct flights. For the remaining itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

A typical journey from Hong Kong to Shanghai takes approximately 2h 30m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of direct flights on this route, making for a relatively quick travel experience between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Hong Kong to Shanghai

Regular price: $137 - $265

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

The regular price range for this route is between 137 USD and 265 USD. The current lowest deal is 114 USD with Spring Airlines, for travel from Oct 3-Oct 20.

now $114

Low $137

High $265

The cheapest time to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai is May, with a median price of $143. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $262. Prices are generally lower from May to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $143

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $262

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

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

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Shanghai

Hong Kong (HKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Antinea Airlines

$194

$148

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Shanghai

Hong Kong (HKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

$213

$154

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Shanghai

Hong Kong (HKG) - Shanghai (SHA)

Shanghai Airlines

$199

$180

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Shanghai

Hong Kong (HKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hong Kong Airlines

$232

$182

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Shanghai

Hong Kong (HKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

$238

$200

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Shanghai

Hong Kong (HKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

$233

$201

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 10 - Oct 11

$299 → $197

34%

3 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 5

$233 → $158

32%

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

$207 → $133

36%

5 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 15

$205 → $133

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai

Hong Kong - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Current fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Hong Kong to Shanghai are above the typical level of $182.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $127.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 30m

Direct flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai typically take 2h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

82.5% of recent flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai are direct, with frequent deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Hong Kong Airlines offers direct flights

Hong Kong Airlines provides direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are rare

Historically, only 1% of recent fares were considered a good price on this route.

Hong Kong main airports to depart from

Hong Kong International (HKG)

Cheapest

Hong Kong International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai.

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

💸 Flights from ~$171

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 ~$136

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Shanghai, China

68% AI deal score

$681

$571

Save $110

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 typically 14-27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $198. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees an average price of $238, while booking 60+ days out can result in an average price of $275. This trend was observed across a trailing 90-day period.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai is considered to be around $125 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $182. Prices typically ranged up to $263, representing the 75th percentile of observed fares over the trailing 90 days.

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai, with a median price of $127. April also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $131. The annual median price for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days, was $182, indicating that certain months offer significant savings.

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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: $137 - $265

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

The regular price range for this route is between 137 USD and 265 USD. The current lowest deal is 114 USD with Spring Airlines, for travel from Oct 3-Oct 20.

now $114

Low $137

High $265

The cheapest time to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai

May

Cheapest

Flights from $143

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $262

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

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

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Shanghai

Hong Kong (HKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Antinea Airlines

$194

$148

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Shanghai

Hong Kong (HKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

$213

$154

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Shanghai

Hong Kong (HKG) - Shanghai (SHA)

Shanghai Airlines

$199

$180

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Shanghai

Hong Kong (HKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hong Kong Airlines

$232

$182

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Shanghai

Hong Kong (HKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

$238

$200

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Shanghai

Hong Kong (HKG) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

$233

$201

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 10 - Oct 11

$299 → $197

34%

3 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 5

$233 → $158

32%

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

$207 → $133

36%

5 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 15

$205 → $133

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai