Cheap Flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai

FAQ

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

  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 Shanghai Airlines Spring Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai (SHA) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 2 hours 32 minutes to fly from Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai (SHA).

• When is the best time to book flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

  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.

• How many flights are there per week from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 176 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 -- MU510 (17:38) Cathay Pacific: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CX316 (08:49) Shanghai Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- FM3014 (12:46)

• When are flight tickets from Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai on?

  After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai on October 28, 2025 with Spring Airlines, with prices starting at £56.

• Which airports can I fly to for Shanghai from Hong Kong?

  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).

• Is there any time difference between Hong Kong and Shanghai?

  The time difference between Shanghai and Hong Kong is 0h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

  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.