Key Facts About Flights From Hong Kong to Shanghai

The distance between Hong Kong and Shanghai is approximately 1,206.26 km. It takes around 2 hours 38 minutes on average to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The cheapest month to book is September.

Cheapest one-way
AED 274
Spring Airlines Spring Airlines HKG-SHA 2h 30m · Nonstop Fri, Sep 25
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Cheapest round-trip
AED 480
Hong Kong Airlines Hong Kong Airlines HKG-SHA 2h 35m · Nonstop Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 2
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When to travel
March
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,206.26 km
Flight distance
2h 38m
Average flight time

Book direct and connecting flights from Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai (SHA) from AED 274 one-way and AED 480 rounded trip. Compare prices for the next 3 months and find the cheapest dates to fly.

Best Airlines for Hong Kong to Shanghai Flights (HKG – SHA)

Compare cheap flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai (HKG–SHA) across popular airlines. Check departure times, flight duration, and direct vs. connecting options to find the best-value tickets, then book to lock in low fares. Current cheapest airline on this route: Spring Airlines.
Hong Kong Airlines logo Hong Kong Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Spring Airlines logo Spring Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Hong Kong to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

The average price of one-way flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai is March, with an average price of AED 252; while the month with the highest flight price is usually August, with an average price of up to AED 323.

AED 323
AED 288
AED 252
AED 217
    Cheapest
  • AED 323
    Aug
  • AED 283
    Sep
  • AED 295
    Oct
  • AED 309
    Nov
  • AED 287
    Dec
  • AED 280
    Jan
  • AED 321
    Feb
  • AED 252
    Mar
  • AED 260
    Apr
  • AED 295
    May
  • AED 300
    Jun
  • AED 275
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

Average price of round-trip flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai are found during July, with an average price of AED 494. Conversely, the highest prices are found during February, with an average price of up to AED 654.

AED 654
AED 574
AED 494
AED 414
    Cheapest
  • AED 580
    Aug
  • AED 524
    Sep
  • AED 525
    Oct
  • AED 581
    Nov
  • AED 527
    Dec
  • AED 646
    Jan
  • AED 654
    Feb
  • AED 561
    Mar
  • AED 510
    Apr
  • AED 538
    May
  • AED 547
    Jun
  • AED 494
    Jul

What's the cheapest day to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Hong Kong to Shanghai on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai is Tuesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

AED 734
AED 630
AED 525
AED 421
  • AED 645
    Mon
  • AED 525
    Tue
  • AED 539
    Wed
  • AED 531
    Thu
  • AED 551
    Fri
  • AED 545
    Sat
  • AED 734
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai (HKG-SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Spring Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AED 274 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. HKG to PVG on Fri, Sep 25), while Hong Kong Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AED 480 departing on Thu, Aug 27 and returning on Wed, Sep 2.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Hong Kong Airlines Cathay Pacific Juneyao Airlines Spring Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 38 minutes to fly from Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 149 flight per week flying from Hong Kong to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU7366 (23:36) Cathay Pacific: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CX342 (11:17)
  • To find best deals on flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Sep 25, with one-way flights priced at just AED 274.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Spring Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai on August 13, 2026 with Spring Airlines, with prices starting at AED 290.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Hong Kong International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (HKG-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Hong Kong is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Hong Kong to Shanghai is AED 553. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Hong Kong to Shanghai is AED 1,092. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Hong Kong and Shanghai, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Spring Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Hong Kong to Shanghai. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Spring Airlines offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai, with an average price of AED 414.

AED 274
AED 414
AED 555
AED 696
AED 836
Spring Airlines
AED 414
Spring Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
AED 570
Juneyao Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
AED 722
China Eastern Airlines
Hong Kong Airlines
AED 731
Hong Kong Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
AED 758
Shanghai Airlines
Cathay Pacific
AED 836
Cathay Pacific

Which airlines operate the most flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

Data is based on the number of flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, China Eastern Airlines operates the most flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai, with 85 flight per week.

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21
53
85
China Eastern Airlines
85
China Eastern Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
78
Shanghai Airlines
Cathay Pacific
66
Cathay Pacific
Hong Kong Airlines
38
Hong Kong Airlines
Hainan Airlines
31
Hainan Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
21
Juneyao Airlines

How many flights are there each day from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

Data is based on the number of flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai for each day of the week on Trip.com over the last month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Sunday.

225
196
166
137
Highest
178
Mon
174
Tue
180
Wed
180
Thu
225
Fri
188
Sat
166
Sun