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4.6Journey information
Overview: Shanghai to Hong Kong flight
China
Hong Kong (China)
Flights from Shanghai to Hong Kong depart on average 22 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $69 (€57) if you book in advance.
There are 8 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest flight covers the 763 miles (1229 km) distance in 2h 35m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 763 miles (1229 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $69 (€57) |
Flights per day 22 |
Direct flights 8 |
Fastest flight 2h 35m |
First flight 12:25 AM |
Last flight 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 70 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Shanghai to Hong Kong
Cheapest price
$128
Average price
$442
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Flights per day
49
Distance
1229 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Shanghai to Hong Kong is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Shanghai to Hong Kong will cost around $442 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $128.
Of the 49 flights that leave Shanghai for Hong Kong onWed, Jul 22, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct flights cover the 1229 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the longest flights will take 2 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
HO12915:00 PM2h45Shanghai Pudong7:45 PMHong Kong$1281One-way0 transfers
MU85959:40 AM3h05Shanghai Pudong12:45 PMHong Kong$1481One-way0 transfers- MU5054:20 PM2h45Shanghai Pudong7:05 PMHong Kong$1481One-way0 transfers
- MU7259:05 PM2h40Shanghai Pudong11:45 PMHong Kong$1481One-way0 transfers
- MU7236:25 PM2h40Shanghai Pudong9:05 PMHong Kong$1481One-way0 transfers
- MU73656:20 AM2h25Shanghai Pudong8:45 AMHong Kong$1481One-way0 transfers
- MU50179:10 AM2h40Shanghai Hongqiao11:50 AMHong Kong$2101One-way0 transfers
- MU7259:05 PM2h40Shanghai Pudong11:45 PMHong Kong$1481One-way0 transfers
- MU7236:25 PM2h40Shanghai Pudong9:05 PMHong Kong$1481One-way0 transfers
- MU86293:00 PM2h40Shanghai Hongqiao5:40 PMHong Kong$1771One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Shanghai to Hong Kong
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Shanghai to Hong Kong among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $89. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $89, and a flight costs an average of $69.
Distance: 763 miles (1229 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|
$185 Average price | $89 Average price Cheapest |
5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Shanghai to Hong Kong:
A train is $96 (€79) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Shanghai to Hong Kong costing on average $185 (€152).
Other travel options to Hong Kong take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 47m.
Live departures
Shanghai to Hong Kong flight times
The table below shows live departures for Shanghai to Hong Kong flights for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CA8581+ CX989 | 10:05 AM Shanghai Pudong | 13h35 | 11:40 PM Hong Kong | 1 transfer | |
| MU507 | 11:10 AM Shanghai Pudong | 2h55 | 2:05 PM Hong Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
| CA1508 · CA117 | 11:30 AM Shanghai Hongqiao | 9h35 | 9:05 PM Hong Kong | 1 transfer | |
| CA1508 · CA107 | 11:30 AM Shanghai Hongqiao | 10h15 | 9:45 PM Hong Kong | 1 transfer | |
 HX237 | 11:55 AM Shanghai Pudong | 2h50 | 2:45 PM Hong Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
| CX319 | 12:20 PM Shanghai Pudong | 2h55 | 3:15 PM Hong Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
| CA1502 · CA107 | 12:25 PM Shanghai Hongqiao | 9h20 | 9:45 PM Hong Kong | 1 transfer | |
| CA1502 · CA117 | 12:25 PM Shanghai Hongqiao | 8h40 | 9:05 PM Hong Kong | 1 transfer | |
| MU509 | 12:55 PM Shanghai Pudong | 3h10 | 4:05 PM Hong Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
| CX349 | 1:20 PM Shanghai Hongqiao | 2h45 | 4:05 PM Hong Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
| CX367 | 1:20 PM Shanghai Pudong | 2h55 | 4:15 PM Hong Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
| CA1520 · CA107 | 1:30 PM Shanghai Hongqiao | 8h15 | 9:45 PM Hong Kong | 1 transfer | |
| CA1520 · CA117 | 1:30 PM Shanghai Hongqiao | 7h35 | 9:05 PM Hong Kong | 1 transfer | |
| CX377 | 2:30 PM Shanghai Pudong | 2h55 | 5:25 PM Hong Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
| MU8629 | 3:00 PM Shanghai Hongqiao | 2h40 | 5:40 PM Hong Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
| CX989+CA8347 | 4:05 PM Shanghai Pudong | 7h35 | 11:40 PM Hong Kong | 1 transfer | |
| CA8347+CX953 | 4:05 PM Shanghai Pudong | 14h20 | 6:25 AM Hong Kong | 1 transfer | |
| MU505 | 4:20 PM Shanghai Pudong | 2h45 | 7:05 PM Hong Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
| CX341 | 4:50 PM Shanghai Hongqiao | 2h45 | 7:35 PM Hong Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
| HX247 | 4:55 PM Shanghai Pudong | 2h50 | 7:45 PM Hong Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
| HO1291 | 4:55 PM Shanghai Pudong | 2h50 | 7:45 PM Hong Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
| CX953+CA1865 | 5:05 PM Shanghai Pudong | 13h20 | 6:25 AM Hong Kong | 1 transfer | |
| CX369 | 5:40 PM Shanghai Pudong | 2h50 | 8:30 PM Hong Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
| MU723 | 6:25 PM Shanghai Pudong | 2h40 | 9:05 PM Hong Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
| CX381 | 7:05 PM Shanghai Pudong | 2h45 | 9:50 PM Hong Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
| CA3542+CX983 | 7:15 PM Shanghai Pudong | 16h30 | 11:45 AM Hong Kong | 1 transfer | |
| CA3542+CX953 | 7:15 PM Shanghai Pudong | 11h10 | 6:25 AM Hong Kong | 1 transfer | |
| HX239 | 7:15 PM Shanghai Hongqiao | 2h40 | 9:55 PM Hong Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
| CA8565+CX953 | 8:30 PM Shanghai Pudong | 9h55 | 6:25 AM Hong Kong | 1 transfer | |
| CA8565+CX983 | 8:30 PM Shanghai Pudong | 15h15 | 11:45 AM Hong Kong | 1 transfer | |
| MU725 | 9:00 PM Shanghai Pudong | 2h45 | 11:45 PM Hong Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
| CA1510 · CA101 | 9:30 PM Shanghai Hongqiao | 14h20 | 11:50 AM Hong Kong | 1 transfer | |
| CA1566 · CA101 | 10:30 PM Shanghai Hongqiao | 13h20 | 11:50 AM Hong Kong | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
 QR871 · QR818 | 12:35 AM Shanghai Pudong | 38h35 | 3:10 PM Hong Kong | 1 transfer | |
| QR871 · QR816 | 12:35 AM Shanghai Pudong | 21h20 | 9:55 PM Hong Kong | 1 transfer | |
| MU7365 | 6:20 AM Shanghai Pudong | 2h25 | 8:45 AM Hong Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
| CX303 | 7:20 AM Shanghai Pudong | 2h50 | 10:10 AM Hong Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
| HX231 | 7:35 AM Shanghai Pudong | 2h45 | 10:20 AM Hong Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
| MU3704 · MU733 | 7:50 AM Shanghai Hongqiao | 8h15 | 4:05 PM Hong Kong | 1 transfer | |
| CA1564 · CA109 | 7:55 AM Shanghai Hongqiao | 8h25 | 4:20 PM Hong Kong | 1 transfer | |
| MU721 | 8:15 AM Shanghai Hongqiao | 2h45 | 11:00 AM Hong Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
 3013 | 8:15 AM Shanghai Hongqiao | 2h45 | 11:00 AM Hong Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
| CX361 | 8:35 AM Shanghai Pudong | 2h50 | 11:25 AM Hong Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
| MU501 | 9:00 AM Shanghai Pudong | 2h50 | 11:50 AM Hong Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
| MU3692 · MU9623 | 9:05 AM Shanghai Pudong | 25h20 | 10:25 AM Hong Kong | 1 transfer | |
| MU3692 · MU9657 | 9:05 AM Shanghai Pudong | 11h10 | 8:15 PM Hong Kong | 1 transfer | |
| MU5017 | 9:10 AM Shanghai Hongqiao | 2h40 | 11:50 AM Hong Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3011 | 9:10 AM Shanghai Hongqiao | 2h40 | 11:50 AM Hong Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
| HX235 | 9:15 AM Shanghai Pudong | 2h50 | 12:05 PM Hong Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
| CA8581+CX989 | 9:25 AM Shanghai Pudong | 14h15 | 11:40 PM Hong Kong | 1 transfer | |
| CA8581+CX953 | 9:25 AM Shanghai Pudong | 21h00 | 6:25 AM Hong Kong | 1 transfer | |
| CX365 | 9:35 AM Shanghai Pudong | 2h55 | 12:30 PM Hong Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
| MU8595 | 9:40 AM Shanghai Pudong | 3h05 | 12:45 PM Hong Kong | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Shanghai to Hong Kong Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shanghai to Hong Kong by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hong Kong, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Chinese New Year, a vibrant celebration filled with parades, fireworks, and traditional lion dances
- Hong Kong Arts Festival, an annual showcase of local and international performing arts including theater, music, and dance
- Clockenflap Music and Arts Festival, a dynamic outdoor festival featuring international music acts, art installations, and cultural experiences.
- Chinese New Year, vibrant celebrations with stunning fireworks and festive atmosphere
- National Day, spectacular fireworks and cultural performances celebrating the city’s heritage
- Mid-Autumn Festival, enchanting lantern displays and mooncake festivities that showcase local traditions.
popular airports
Popular airports from Shanghai to Hong Kong
Most Shanghai to Hong Kong flights use the Shanghai Pudong to Hong Kong airport pair. Use this guide to compare Shanghai and Hong Kong airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Which Shanghai airport do flights to Hong Kong leave from?
Getting to Shanghai Pudong from Shanghai city centre
Shanghai Pudong is 34 km from Shanghai city centre. Public transport options include:
Shanghai Pudong airport facilities and services
Shanghai Pudong has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Various restaurants in terminals, including Chinese and Western cuisine
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Shanghai Pudong: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Shanghai Pudong: Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Shanghai Pudong.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, such as Ramada Pudong Airport Hotel..
Getting to Shanghai Hongqiao from Shanghai city centre
Shanghai Hongqiao is 11 km from Shanghai city centre. Public transport options include:
Shanghai Hongqiao airport facilities and services
Shanghai Hongqiao has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Various restaurants are available, including Chinese and Western options, located in both terminals. Popular choices include Starbucks and KFC.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport, offering services from major banks.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Shanghai Hongqiao: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Shanghai Hongqiao: Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Shanghai Hongqiao: Ramps, assistance.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotels are available within walking distance, including the Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel..
Which Hong Kong airport do flights from Shanghai arrive at?
Getting to Hong Kong from Hong Kong city centre
Hong Kong is 18 km from Hong Kong city centre. Public transport options include:
Hong Kong airport facilities and services
Hong Kong has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurants are located in both the Arrivals and Departures areas, offering a variety of cuisines including Chinese and Western. Top options include Crystal Jade and Pizza Express.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport, including major banks like HSBC and Standard Chartered.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hong Kong: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hong Kong: Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hong Kong: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotels such as the Regal Airport Hotel are directly connected to the terminal..
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