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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 256
Typical prices: C$ 262-C$ 353
Shanghai Airlines
Sat 24/11Sat 1/12
HKG - SHA • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 163
Typical prices: C$ 154-C$ 231
Shanghai Airlines
Wed 12/12
HKG - SHA • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with China Eastern, Cathay Pacific, and others. Average duration is 2h 17m.
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 86% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 21 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 9% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai (HKG-SHA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Hong Kong to Shanghai

Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
Shanghai Airlines Logo
11:55 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2h 10mdirect
Shanghai Airlines Logo
9:15 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
2h 50mdirect
C$ 256Shanghai Airlines
Thu, 26 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:55 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2h 10mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
2h 50mdirect
C$ 267Multiple Airlines
Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
China Eastern Logo
11:55 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2h 10mdirect
China Eastern Logo
8:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
2h 50mdirect
C$ 277China Eastern
Wed, 18 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
XiamenAir Logo
1:10 p.m. - 10:00 a.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 50m1 stop Fuzhou
XiamenAir Logo
9:45 p.m. - 12:10 p.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
14h 25m1 stop Fuzhou
C$ 285XiamenAir
Wed, 18 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
Shanghai Airlines Logo
8:20 p.m. - 10:40 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2h 20mdirect
Shanghai Airlines Logo
8:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
2h 50mdirect
C$ 290Shanghai Airlines
Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Shanghai Airlines Logo
8:20 p.m. - 10:40 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2h 20mdirect
Shanghai Airlines Logo
8:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
2h 50mdirect
C$ 304Shanghai Airlines
Wed, 18 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:10 p.m. - 8:25 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
7h 15m1 stop Fuzhou
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
2h 50mdirect
C$ 342Multiple Airlines
Thu, 10 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
2:30 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2h 20mdirect
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
4:55 p.m. - 7:50 p.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
2h 55mdirect
C$ 353Hong Kong Airlines
Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
China Eastern Logo
8:20 p.m. - 10:40 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2h 20mdirect
China Eastern Logo
7:25 a.m. - 5:25 p.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
10h 00m1 stop Wuhan
C$ 355China Eastern
Fri, 18 Dec - Tue, 22 Dec
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
2:30 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2h 20mdirect
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
6:10 p.m. - 8:55 p.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
2h 45mdirect
C$ 399Hong Kong Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Round-trip flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport typically range from C$ 262 to C$ 353. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 256, on Shanghai Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. It's 7% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 6% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport at C$ 263 round-trip.
•December (C$ 380) and February (C$ 371) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 44% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are cheapest 21 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 25% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on Cathay Pacific

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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Robert Schrader

Expert on China Eastern

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Key details for Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

C$ 163
Beat the crowds with an average 41% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 50% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Your Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 10:00 am and lands at 12:17 pm
    • Latest: departs at 8:20 pm and lands at 10:37 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 17m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

  • How long does a flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport take?

    A direct flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 2h 17m, covering 1,981 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport range from C$ 262 to C$ 353, with an average of C$ 289 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 262 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the C$ 289 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    On this route, direct and layover fares are close on average, with direct at C$ 289 round-trip and layover options via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) at C$ 297.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Hong Kong Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while China Eastern has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are:

    • Hong Kong Airlines: 86% on time
    • China Eastern: 78% on time
    • Shanghai Airlines: 77% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 61–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by China Eastern and Hong Kong Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Evening flights for 16%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 256 to C$ 1,333. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 211, which is 14% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport usually depart from Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 45m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport pass through?

    Most connecting flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport pass through Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 271 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 309, a difference of C$ 38.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    4 airlines operate flights between Hong Kong and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • China Eastern
    • Cathay Pacific
    • Hong Kong Airlines
    • Shanghai Airlines

  • Which popular places can I visit in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are Shanghai Disneyland, People's Square, and Huangxing Park. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • China Eastern: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Shanghai Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Hong Kong Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Monday flights average C$ 271, about C$ 38 less than Sunday fares (12% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 21 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 25% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport trip for May. Fares historically average C$ 263 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 117 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Hong Kong Airlines. Over the past three months, 86% of Hong Kong Airlines flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 80%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 45m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

    • Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Boyue Hotel - Airchina
    • Cordis Shanghai Hongqiao

Prefer to fly direct from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Hong Kong Intl to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Monday

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern,Hong Kong Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern, +2 more

Tuesday

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern,Hong Kong Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern, +2 more

Wednesday

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern,Hong Kong Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern, +2 more

Thursday

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern,Hong Kong Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern, +2 more

Friday

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern,Hong Kong Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern, +2 more

Saturday

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern,Hong Kong Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern, +2 more

Sunday

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern,Hong Kong Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern, +2 more

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Direct returns

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Hong Kong Intl

Monday

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern,Hong Kong Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern, +2 more

Tuesday

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern,Hong Kong Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern, +2 more

Wednesday

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern,Hong Kong Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern, +2 more

Thursday

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern,Hong Kong Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern, +2 more

Friday

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern,Hong Kong Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern, +2 more

Saturday

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern,Hong Kong Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern, +2 more

Sunday

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern,Hong Kong Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific,China Eastern, +2 more

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