Hong Kong to Shanghai Flight Overview

The distance between Hong Kong and Shanghai is approximately 1,206.26km. The average flight time between Hong Kong and Shanghai is 2 hours 40 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in January. September is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
₹ 7,068
Spring Airlines Spring Airlines HKG-SHA 2h 30m · Direct Thu, Sep 24
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Cheapest return
₹ 12,485
Hong Kong Airlines Hong Kong Airlines HKG-SHA 2h 35m · Direct Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 1
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Best time to book
March
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,206.26km
Flight distance
2h 40m
Average flight time

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Hong Kong to Shanghai over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from ₹ 7,068 and round-trip tickets from ₹ 12,485.

Airlines operating flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai

Choose from 6 airlines flying from Hong Kong to Shanghai, including China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. Spring Airlines currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Hong Kong Airlines logo Hong Kong Airlines
Shanghai Airlines logo Shanghai Airlines
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
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

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Hong Kong to Shanghai in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai is March, with an average price of ₹ 6,506. The most expensive month is usually February, with average prices reaching ₹ 8,313.

₹ 8,313
₹ 7,410
₹ 6,506
₹ 5,603
    Cheapest
  • ₹ 8,141
    Aug
  • ₹ 7,321
    Sep
  • ₹ 7,636
    Oct
  • ₹ 8,004
    Nov
  • ₹ 7,425
    Dec
  • ₹ 7,243
    Jan
  • ₹ 8,313
    Feb
  • ₹ 6,506
    Mar
  • ₹ 6,733
    Apr
  • ₹ 7,637
    May
  • ₹ 7,762
    Jun
  • ₹ 7,114
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

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

Based on Trip.com's historical data, July is often the cheapest month for fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai, with an average price of ₹ 12,774. February is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as ₹ 16,932.

₹ 16,932
₹ 14,853
₹ 12,774
₹ 10,695
    Cheapest
  • ₹ 13,988
    Aug
  • ₹ 13,569
    Sep
  • ₹ 13,587
    Oct
  • ₹ 15,046
    Nov
  • ₹ 13,638
    Dec
  • ₹ 16,717
    Jan
  • ₹ 16,932
    Feb
  • ₹ 14,522
    Mar
  • ₹ 13,211
    Apr
  • ₹ 13,926
    May
  • ₹ 14,149
    Jun
  • ₹ 12,774
    Jul

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Hong Kong to Shanghai on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai is Tuesday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Sunday as fares are usually the highest.

₹ 19,027
₹ 16,318
₹ 13,608
₹ 10,899
  • ₹ 16,669
    Mon
  • ₹ 13,608
    Tue
  • ₹ 13,985
    Wed
  • ₹ 13,734
    Thu
  • ₹ 14,258
    Fri
  • ₹ 14,137
    Sat
  • ₹ 19,027
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Spring Airlines offers one-way fares as low as ₹ 7,068 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. HKG to PVG on Thu, Sep 24), while Hong Kong Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from ₹ 12,485 departing on Wed, Aug 26 and returning on Tue, Sep 1.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Hong Kong Airlines Shanghai Airlines Cathay Pacific 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 40 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 186 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 -- MU722 (12:28) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU3952 (21:10) Juneyao Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- HO1292 (21:10)
  • 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 Thu, Sep 24, with one-way flights priced at just ₹ 7,068.
    · 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.
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  • 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 ₹ 7,505.
  • 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 cancelled 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 ₹ 13,838. 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 ₹ 28,104. 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 traveller 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 direct flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai is Spring Airlines, with an average fare of ₹ 10,721.

₹ 7,058
₹ 10,721
₹ 14,384
₹ 18,047
₹ 21,710
Spring Airlines
₹ 10,721
Spring Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
₹ 14,728
Juneyao Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
₹ 18,720
China Eastern Airlines
Hong Kong Airlines
₹ 18,889
Hong Kong Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
₹ 19,693
Shanghai Airlines
Cathay Pacific
₹ 21,710
Cathay Pacific

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

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Hong Kong to Shanghai on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai is China Eastern Airlines, operating 86 flights per week.

0
21
54
86
China Eastern Airlines
86
China Eastern Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
79
Shanghai Airlines
Cathay Pacific
67
Cathay Pacific
Hong Kong Airlines
38
Hong Kong Airlines
Hainan Airlines
31
Hainan Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
21
Juneyao Airlines

How many flights fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Hong Kong to Shanghai on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Sunday.

227
197
166
136
Highest
179
Mon
177
Tue
178
Wed
179
Thu
227
Fri
189
Sat
166
Sun