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Flight deals to Shanghai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Shanghai? Find the biggest savings on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.HK$927 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Mar, returning Tue, 1 Apr.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Hong Kong Intl on Mon, 24 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 1 Apr, arriving in Hong Kong Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From HK$927, select.
Shanghai.HK$962 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Mar, returning Thu, 20 Mar.Return flight with Spring Airlines and Juneyao Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Hong Kong Intl on Mon, 17 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Juneyao Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 20 Mar, arriving in Hong Kong Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From HK$962, select.
Shanghai.HK$996 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Jun, returning Fri, 4 Jul.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hong Kong Airlines departs from Hong Kong Intl on Mon, 30 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Hong Kong Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 4 Jul, arriving in Hong Kong Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From HK$996, select.
Shanghai.HK$996 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Jun, returning Sat, 28 Jun.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hong Kong Airlines departs from Hong Kong Intl on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Hong Kong Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 28 Jun, arriving in Hong Kong Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From HK$996, select.
Shanghai.HK$996 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 May, returning Wed, 21 May.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hong Kong Airlines departs from Hong Kong Intl on Sun, 18 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Hong Kong Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 21 May, arriving in Hong Kong Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From HK$996, select.
Shanghai.HK$1,016 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Jul, returning Wed, 9 Jul.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hong Kong Airlines departs from Hong Kong Intl on Fri, 4 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Hong Kong Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 9 Jul, arriving in Hong Kong Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From HK$1,016, select.
Shanghai.HK$1,024 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 May, returning Mon, 2 Jun.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hong Kong Airlines departs from Hong Kong Intl on Mon, 26 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Hong Kong Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Hong Kong Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From HK$1,024, select.
Shanghai.HK$1,054 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Apr, returning Tue, 15 Apr.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Hong Kong Intl on Tue, 8 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 15 Apr, arriving in Hong Kong Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From HK$1,054, select.

Find the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai

Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to Shanghai.
Mar
from HK$962
Apr
from HK$1,054
May
from HK$996
Jun
from HK$996
Jul
from HK$1,016
Aug
from HK$1,170
Sep
from HK$1,070
Oct
from HK$1,064
Nov
from HK$1,361
Dec
from HK$1,616
Jan
from HK$1,747
Feb
from HK$1,961

Airports in Shanghai

Looking for the best route? There are 2 airports in and around Shanghai.

Direct flights to Shanghai

Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.
Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, China Cargo and Spring Airlines all fly direct to Shanghai.
The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai is usually March.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – you can fly direct to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport or Shanghai Pudong Airport, and the average flight time is 2 hours and 31 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Shanghai is HK$927. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
The cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 32.7 km away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from HK$927.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Shanghai is Monday, 24 March 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The average temperature in Shanghai in March is around 9°C. The warmest month in Shanghai is typically August, which averages 29°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June, and it usually rains the least in December.
Currently, Spring Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

Flying to Shanghai

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundHK$927
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time2 hrs, 31 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week187

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How to find cheap flights to Shanghai in 2025

Looking for cheap tickets to Shanghai? Round-trip tickets to Shanghai start from HK$927 and one-way flights to Shanghai start from HK$518.

Here are a few tips on how to score the best price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit "search." We've compared plane tickets from all major online travel agents and airlines flying to Shanghai to find the cheapest flights. And with us, there are no hidden fees – what you see is what you pay.
  • Depart from the cheapest location. Look out for flights from Hong Kong - this is the cheapest location to depart from when flying to Shanghai.
  • Fly to the cheapest airport. Search for flights to Shanghai Pudong Airport - this is the cheapest airport to fly to when travelling to Shanghai.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your flights to Shanghai by creating an alert. Whenever prices go up or down, you'll get a push notification or email to help you get the best flight deal.
  • Flex your dates to secure the best air ticket price for your Shanghai flight. If your travel dates are flexible, use Skyscanner's "Whole month" tool to find the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai.
  • Compare flight deals to Shanghai from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Shanghai start from HK$518 one-way.
  • Flexible on when you travel? The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai is March.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Shanghai flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel. For reference, Shanghai Hongqiao
    Shanghai Pudong Airport serve Shanghai.
  • Look for direct flights. Only interested in direct flights to Shanghai? Make sure to check "Direct flights only" when performing a search. Airlines that fly direct to Shanghai: Cathay Pacific
    China Eastern
    Shanghai Airlines
    Hong Kong Airlines
    Hainan Airlines
    Juneyao Airlines
    China Cargo
    Hong Kong Air Cargo
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights to Shanghai. We scour the Internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Shanghai, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare.
  • Search for cheap flights regardless of where you are. To get the best flight booking experience when out and about, download the app and search for plane tickets to Shanghai whenever you want.

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