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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 299
Typical prices: C$ 256-C$ 349
Hong Kong Airlines
Wed 7/11Mon 12/11
HKG - SHA • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 132
Typical prices: C$ 149-C$ 230
China Eastern
Sat 20/10
HKG - SHA • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with China Eastern, Cathay Pacific, and others. Average duration is 2h 23m.
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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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When to travel
Cheapest • 11% price drop
Most popular
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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

Sat, 7 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
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$ 299Hong Kong Airlines
Fri, 13 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
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$ 300Hong Kong Airlines
Fri, 8 Jan - Tue, 12 Jan
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$ 304Hong Kong Airlines
Wed, 16 Dec - Fri, 18 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$ 328Hong Kong Airlines
Wed, 28 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
China Eastern Logo
1:15 p.m. - 3:25 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2h 10mdirect
China Eastern Logo
11:10 a.m. - 5:25 p.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
6h 15m1 stop Wuhan
C$ 338China Eastern
Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
China Eastern Logo
1:15 p.m. - 3:25 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2h 10mdirect
China Eastern Logo
9:15 a.m. - 5:25 p.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
8h 10m1 stop Wuhan
C$ 338China Eastern
Wed, 28 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 p.m. - 10:40 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2h 20mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:10 a.m. - 5:25 p.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
6h 15m1 stop Wuhan
C$ 338Multiple Airlines
Fri, 16 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
Shanghai Airlines Logo
12:05 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2h 35mdirect
Shanghai Airlines Logo
8:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
2h 45mdirect
C$ 385Shanghai Airlines
Sat, 24 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:10 p.m. - 11:25 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2h 15mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:10 a.m. - 5:25 p.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
6h 15m1 stop Wuhan
C$ 400Multiple Airlines
Sat, 24 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
China Eastern Logo
12:50 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2h 20mdirect
China Eastern Logo
9:15 a.m. - 5:25 p.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
8h 10m1 stop Wuhan
C$ 403China Eastern
Booking Insights

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 start at C$ 299. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from C$ 256 to C$ 349. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 299 on Hong Kong Airlines.

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

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and is 5% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 6% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • September is the cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport at C$ 253 round-trip.
  • December (C$ 375) and February (C$ 358) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 48% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices 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.
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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$ 132
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
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Your Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airlines are available on the route 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 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).

  • 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

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

  • 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 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$ 282 round-trip and layover options via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) at C$ 274.

  • 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$ 139 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.

  • 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. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 270 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 300, a difference of C$ 31. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • 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 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 47 minutes.

  • 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%.

  • 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, The Bund, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • 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 9:35 am and lands at 11:58 am
    • Latest: departs at 9:10 pm and lands at 11:33 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 23m.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 17% above the route average of C$ 283. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • 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 23m, 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.

  • 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$ 299 to C$ 1,410. 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 in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 181.

  • How does Hong Kong Airlines's on-time performance compare to other airlines on Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights?

    Hong Kong Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Cathay Pacific 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
    • Cathay Pacific: 81% on time
    • Shanghai Airlines: 78% on time

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

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • 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$ 256 to C$ 349, with an average of C$ 283 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 256 counts as a good deal.

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 Tuesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average C$ 270 – about C$ 31 less than Friday (10% 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 September. Fares historically average C$ 253 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 122 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Hong Kong Airlines is the strongest pick on this route. 86% of Hong Kong Airlines flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 80%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 1 hour47 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Haikou Meilan Intl Airport (HAK) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 274 round-trip on this route – about C$ 9 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • 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
    - Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station

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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