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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 258
Typical prices: C$ 271-C$ 360
Cathay Pacific
Mon 5/11Wed 7/11
SHA - HKG • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 141
Typical prices: C$ 145-C$ 223
Cathay Pacific
Sat 24/11
SHA - HKG • Direct
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You can fly direct with China Eastern, Cathay Pacific, and others. Average duration is 2h 45m.
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Most punctual • 97% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg C$ 218 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 29m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Hong Kong (SHA-HKG)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Shanghai to Hong Kong

Thu, 5 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 p.m. - 1:10 a.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
2h 40mdirect
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2h 20mdirect
C$ 258Cathay Pacific
Thu, 10 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 p.m. - 1:10 a.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
2h 40mdirect
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2h 20mdirect
C$ 286Cathay Pacific
Tue, 1 Dec - Sat, 5 Dec
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:35 p.m. - 7:35 p.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
3h 00mdirect
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2h 20mdirect
C$ 289Cathay Pacific
Tue, 1 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:35 p.m. - 7:35 p.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
3h 00mdirect
Cathay Pacific Logo
6:35 p.m. - 8:55 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2h 20mdirect
C$ 290Cathay Pacific
Mon, 9 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 p.m. - 1:10 a.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
2h 40mdirect
Cathay Pacific Logo
6:35 p.m. - 8:55 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2h 20mdirect
C$ 294Cathay Pacific
Sun, 22 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 p.m. - 1:10 a.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
2h 40mdirect
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:00 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2h 20mdirect
C$ 296Cathay Pacific
Tue, 1 Dec - Thu, 3 Dec
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:35 p.m. - 7:35 p.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
3h 00mdirect
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6:35 p.m. - 8:55 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2h 20mdirect
C$ 321Cathay Pacific
Thu, 26 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 p.m. - 1:10 a.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
2h 40mdirect
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2h 20mdirect
C$ 326Cathay Pacific
Sun, 8 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 p.m. - 1:10 a.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
2h 40mdirect
Cathay Pacific Logo
6:35 p.m. - 8:55 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2h 20mdirect
C$ 331Cathay Pacific
Thu, 28 Jan - Mon, 1 Feb
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 p.m. - 1:10 a.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HKG Hong Kong Intl
2h 40mdirect
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.HKG  Hong Kong Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2h 20mdirect
C$ 363Cathay Pacific
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Hong Kong flights

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

Round-trip flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Hong Kong typically range from C$ 271 to C$ 360. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 258, on Cathay Pacific.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Hong Kong. It's 10% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 14% higher.

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

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Hong Kong at C$ 252 round-trip.
•July (C$ 415) and November (C$ 360) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 64% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Shanghai to Hong Kong

 
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.

Robert Schrader

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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Hong Kong flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

C$ 141
Beat the crowds with an average 44% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 69% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Hong Kong

When to book flights from Shanghai to Hong Kong

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Your Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Hong Kong 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Hong Kong?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 10:45 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:30 pm and lands at 1:15 am.

    The flight takes about 2h 45m.

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

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

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

    A direct flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Hong Kong takes 2h 45m, covering 1,981 km.

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

    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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Hong Kong flight?

    Round-trip flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Hong Kong range from C$ 271 to C$ 360, with an average of C$ 299 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 271 counts as a good deal.

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

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 218 round-trip via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK), compared to C$ 299 for direct.

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

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

    • China Eastern: 97% on time
    • Cathay Pacific: 89% on time
    • Shanghai Airlines: 87% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time.

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

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 140–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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Hong Kong?

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

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

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Hong Kong 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Hong Kong 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$ 258 to C$ 1,534. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Hong Kong are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 159, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

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

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

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

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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

    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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Hong Kong route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 07m.

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

    Connecting flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Hong Kong most commonly pass through:

    • Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) – 89% of one-stop connections
    • Beijing Capital (PEK) – 11% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Hong Kong. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 270 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at C$ 345, a difference of C$ 74.

    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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Hong Kong?

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

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

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Hong Kong?

    Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 29m, compared with 9h 51m via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK).

  • Which popular places can I visit in Hong Kong?

    King's Park is one of the most viewed places in Hong Kong on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Hong Kong flights?

    Among airlines operating Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Hong Kong flights:

    • Cathay Pacific: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Hong Kong 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
    • Cathay Pacific: 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Hong Kong 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 Thursday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Thursday flights average C$ 270, about C$ 74 less than Wednesday fares (22% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Hong Kong trip for March. Fares historically average C$ 252 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 162 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with China Eastern. Over the past three months, 97% of China Eastern flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Hong Kong arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 89%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 07m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • 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$ 218 round-trip on this route – about C$ 81 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 Hong Kong Intl Airport.

    • Regal Airport Hotel
    • Hong Kong Skycity Marriott Hotel
    • Regala Skycity Hotel by Regal Hotels

Prefer to fly direct from Shanghai to Hong Kong?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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