What percentage of Shanghai to Hanoi flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 29% of flights from Shanghai to Hanoi have historically been direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes will involve at least one stop.

What's the flight time from Shanghai to Hanoi?

The direct flight time from Shanghai to Hanoi typically averages 3 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 1937 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 7 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences 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 more favorable fares. Price fluctuations are a common characteristic of this route, based on observations from the trailing 30 days.

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Shanghai to Hanoi: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Hanoi

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

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Hanoi? The data indicates that March is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $114. Following closely, April offers a median fare of $144, and August presents a median of $176. These months offer the lowest median prices for this route.

A typical journey from Shanghai to Hanoi takes about 7h 40m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 1902 km. Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 1.

For direct flights from Shanghai to Hanoi, only 29% of recent fares are non-stop. This means most itineraries for this route involve at least one connection. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes efficiently.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Hanoi

Regular price: CN¥1,074 - CN¥2,836

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

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Hanoi is CNY 1074 to CNY 2836. The current lowest deal is CNY 1147 with Vietjet Air for travel from Oct 16-Oct 18.

now CN¥1,147

Low CN¥1,074

High CN¥2,836

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

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Hanoi

Shanghai (PVG) - Hanoi (HAN)

CN¥3,389

CN¥1,758

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Hanoi

Shanghai (PVG) - Hanoi (HAN)

CN¥2,900

CN¥1,811

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Hanoi

Shanghai (PVG) - Hanoi (HAN)

CN¥2,935

CN¥2,120

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Hanoi

Shanghai (SHA) - Hanoi (HAN)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥2,870

CN¥1,456

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Hanoi

Shanghai (SHA) - Hanoi (HAN)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥2,826

CN¥1,610

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Hanoi

Shanghai (PVG) - Hanoi (HAN)

CN¥3,643

CN¥1,811

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

CN¥3,677 → CN¥1,690

54%

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

CN¥3,643 → CN¥1,811

50%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

CN¥3,605 → CN¥1,798

50%

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

CN¥3,474 → CN¥1,704

51%

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Shanghai - Hanoi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Shanghai to Hanoi are below the typical level, with a median price of $305.

📅 Best time to fly

March is the cheapest month to fly

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Hanoi, with a median of $114.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 7h 40m

The median flight duration from Shanghai to Hanoi is 7 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 29% direct flights historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Vietjet Air offers direct flights

Vietjet Air is an airline that historically offers direct flights on the Shanghai to Hanoi 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

Shanghai Pudong International offers flights to Hanoi, with prices from 1196 CNY.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,196

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International offers flights to Hanoi, with prices from 1653 CNY.

📍 ~14 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,653

Hanoi main airports to arrive at

Noi Bai International (HAN)

Cheapest

Noi Bai International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Shanghai to Hanoi.

📍 ~22 km from Hanoi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,197

Airports nearby Hanoi used as alternative

Cat Bi International (HPH)

Cat Bi International is the closest alternative airport to Hanoi, offering strong road connectivity via the Hanoi-Haiphong expressway.

📍 ~100 km from Hanoi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,761

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Hanoi

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Shanghai to Hanoi is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $182. Booking too early, such as 60+ days out, saw prices average $337, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure resulted in an average price of $432. This suggests that planning within this specific window can lead to more favorable pricing.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good deal for a flight from Shanghai to Hanoi is considered to be $177 or less. The median price for this route has been $305. Prices tend to increase significantly, with 75% of observed fares being $478 or higher. Therefore, finding a flight at or below $177 indicates a particularly advantageous price.

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 appeared in the cheapest months, it also registered as the most expensive month with a median price of $176. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $305.

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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¥1,074 - CN¥2,836

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

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Hanoi is CNY 1074 to CNY 2836. The current lowest deal is CNY 1147 with Vietjet Air for travel from Oct 16-Oct 18.

now CN¥1,147

Low CN¥1,074

High CN¥2,836

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

Direct flights from Shanghai to Hanoi

Vietjet Air

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Hanoi

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Hanoi

Shanghai (PVG) - Hanoi (HAN)

CN¥3,389

CN¥1,758

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Hanoi

Shanghai (PVG) - Hanoi (HAN)

CN¥2,900

CN¥1,811

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Hanoi

Shanghai (PVG) - Hanoi (HAN)

CN¥2,935

CN¥2,120

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Hanoi

Shanghai (SHA) - Hanoi (HAN)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥2,870

CN¥1,456

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Hanoi

Shanghai (SHA) - Hanoi (HAN)

Shandong Airlines

CN¥2,826

CN¥1,610

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Hanoi

Shanghai (PVG) - Hanoi (HAN)

CN¥3,643

CN¥1,811

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

CN¥3,677 → CN¥1,690

54%

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

CN¥3,643 → CN¥1,811

50%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

CN¥3,605 → CN¥1,798

50%

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

CN¥3,474 → CN¥1,704

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Hanoi

Shanghai - Hanoi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Shanghai to Hanoi are below the typical level, with a median price of $305.

📅 Best time to fly

March is the cheapest month to fly

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Hanoi, with a median of $114.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 7h 40m

The median flight duration from Shanghai to Hanoi is 7 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 29% direct flights historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Vietjet Air offers direct flights

Vietjet Air is an airline that historically offers direct flights on the Shanghai to Hanoi 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

Shanghai Pudong International offers flights to Hanoi, with prices from 1196 CNY.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,196

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International offers flights to Hanoi, with prices from 1653 CNY.

📍 ~14 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,653

Hanoi main airports to arrive at

Noi Bai International (HAN)

Cheapest

Noi Bai International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Shanghai to Hanoi.

📍 ~22 km from Hanoi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,197

Airports nearby Hanoi used as alternative

Cat Bi International (HPH)

Cat Bi International is the closest alternative airport to Hanoi, offering strong road connectivity via the Hanoi-Haiphong expressway.

Hanoi, Vietnam

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Hanoi

Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Hanoi

Today’s best flight deals from Shanghai to Hanoi

Shanghai to Hanoi: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Hanoi

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Hanoi

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Hanoi

Direct flights from Shanghai to Hanoi

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Hanoi

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

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Hanoi

Shanghai - Hanoi route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

March is the cheapest month to fly

Flights typically take 7h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Vietjet Air offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Hanoi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Hanoi used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Hanoi

Best Elite deals to Hanoi

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Hanoi

When is the best time to book flights from Shanghai to Hanoi?

How do I know if a Shanghai to Hanoi flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Hanoi?

What percentage of Shanghai to Hanoi flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Shanghai to Hanoi?

How often do Shanghai to Hanoi flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Shanghai

Flights to Hanoi from other cities

Shanghai to Hanoi: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Hanoi

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Hanoi

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Hanoi

Direct flights from Shanghai to Hanoi

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Hanoi

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

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Hanoi

Shanghai - Hanoi route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

March is the cheapest month to fly

Flights typically take 7h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Vietjet Air offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Hanoi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Hanoi used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Hanoi

Best Elite deals to Hanoi

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What's the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Hanoi?