What percentage of Shanghai to Hanoi flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 29% of flights from Shanghai to Hanoi were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

What's the flight time from Shanghai to Hanoi?

The typical direct flight from Shanghai to Hanoi has a median duration of 3 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 1937 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally take longer, with a median duration of 7 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference in travel time when planning their journey.

How often do Shanghai to Hanoi flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Shanghai to Hanoi route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities to secure better deals. Monitoring prices across the trailing 30 days can be beneficial for this particular route.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Shanghai to Hanoi

2026-08-01 – 2026-08-07
SHA - Hanoi
68% AI deal score
CN¥1,655
CN¥1,247
Round trip
2026-08-26 – 2026-09-21
SHA - Hanoi
46% AI deal score
CN¥1,276
CN¥1,267
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2026-08-27 – 2026-09-21
SHA - Hanoi
46% AI deal score
CN¥1,274
CN¥1,267
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2026-08-28 – 2026-09-17
SHA - Hanoi
46% AI deal score
CN¥1,286
CN¥1,274
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2026-08-27 – 2026-09-17
SHA - Hanoi
46% AI deal score
CN¥1,286
CN¥1,274
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2026-08-28 – 2026-09-18
SHA - Hanoi
46% AI deal score
CN¥1,286
CN¥1,274
Round trip
2026-08-26 – 2026-09-17
SHA - Hanoi
46% AI deal score
CN¥1,288
CN¥1,274
Round trip
2026-08-27 – 2026-09-18
SHA - Hanoi
46% AI deal score
CN¥1,286
CN¥1,274
Round trip
2026-08-26 – 2026-09-18
SHA - Hanoi
46% AI deal score
CN¥1,288
CN¥1,274
Round trip
2026-08-27 – 2026-08-31
SHA - Hanoi
66% AI deal score
CN¥1,598
CN¥1,315
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Shanghai to Hanoi: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Hanoi

Right now, 11% of recent fares for flights from Shanghai to Hanoi are classified as a good price. Fares typically range from $177–$478, with a median of $305. Current prices are significantly below the typical level, suggesting a favorable time to find cheap flights from Shanghai to Hanoi.

When looking for the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Hanoi, you'll find that March stands out with a median fare of $114. April is also a strong contender, offering a median fare of $144. Another cost-effective option is August, where the median fare is around $176.

Most itineraries for this route are connecting flights, with only 29% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of journeys that include connections, you can expect to make one stopover.

A typical journey from Shanghai to Hanoi, including connections, takes about 7h 40m. This median duration accounts for itineraries that involve at least one stopover, which is common for this route.

The distance between Shanghai and Hanoi is 1,902 kilometers, making this a medium-haul flight. This classification means you can expect a journey that is longer than short-haul routes but generally shorter than long-haul international travel.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Hanoi

Regular price: CN¥1,191 - CN¥6,084

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

The regular price range for this route is 1191 CNY to 6084 CNY. The current lowest deal is 1356 CNY with Vietjet Air for travel from Aug 27-Aug 31.

now CN¥1,356

Low CN¥1,191

High CN¥6,084

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Hanoi

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Hanoi is March, with a median price of $114. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $492. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥114

February

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥492

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Hanoi

Vietjet Air

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Hanoi

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Hanoi

Shanghai (SHA) - Hanoi (HAN)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥2,356

CN¥1,903

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Hanoi

Shanghai (SHA) - Hanoi (HAN)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥2,371

CN¥1,930

One-way

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Hanoi

Shanghai (SHA) - Hanoi (HAN)

Xiamen Airlines

CN¥2,374

CN¥2,018

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Hanoi

Shanghai (PVG) - Hanoi (HAN)

Vietjet Air

CN¥2,388

CN¥1,835

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Hanoi

Shanghai (SHA) - Hanoi (HAN)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥2,544

CN¥1,862

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Hanoi

Shanghai (PVG) - Hanoi (HAN)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥2,889

CN¥1,923

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

CN¥2,644 → CN¥1,571

41%

4 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 7

CN¥2,658 → CN¥1,625

39%

7 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 15

CN¥2,605 → CN¥1,605

38%

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

CN¥2,889 → CN¥1,923

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Hanoi

Shanghai - Hanoi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Shanghai to Hanoi are below the typical level, with 11% good prices historically.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

Historically, March, April, and August offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Medium-haul flights, 7h 40m median duration

Flights from Shanghai to Hanoi are typically medium-haul, with a median duration of 7h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 71% of recent fares, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Vietjet Air offers direct flights

Vietjet Air is one airline that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Hanoi are historically frequent, appearing often.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Consider flying from Shanghai Pudong International for potentially cheaper flights to Hanoi.

📍 ~35 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or metro)

💸 Flights from ~$184

Hanoi main airports to arrive at

Noi Bai International (HAN)

Cheapest

Noi Bai International Airport is the primary gateway for flights arriving in Hanoi from Shanghai.

📍 ~30 km from Hanoi city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$184

Airports nearby Hanoi used as alternative

Cat Bi International (HPH)

Cat Bi International is a useful alternative arrival airport, especially with its modern high-speed expressway connection.

📍 ~100 km from Hanoi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$361

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Hanoi

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Shanghai to Hanoi is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this window, the average price for a flight has been around $182. Booking too early, such as 60+ days out, could see average prices rise to approximately $337. Similarly, waiting until 0-6 days before departure often results in higher average prices of about $432.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Shanghai to Hanoi is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $177. The median price for this route over the same period was $305. Prices above $478 typically represent the higher end of the fare spectrum for this route.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Hanoi, with a median price of $114. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $144. While August is listed among the cheapest months with a median of $176, it also represents the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, indicating price variability.

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Shanghai to Hanoi: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Hanoi

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Hanoi

Regular price: CN¥1,191 - CN¥6,084

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

The regular price range for this route is 1191 CNY to 6084 CNY. The current lowest deal is 1356 CNY with Vietjet Air for travel from Aug 27-Aug 31.

now CN¥1,356

Low CN¥1,191

High CN¥6,084

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Hanoi

March

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥114

February

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥492

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec