Cheap flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai from $74

Shanghai is 1,206.26 kilometers away from Hong Kong, and the flight takes roughly two hours and forty minutes. Hong Kong and Shanghai are both in the UTC+8 time zone, so you don't need to switch your watch. HK Express is a cost-effective choice if you're on a limited budget, while China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines offer more balanced pricing and service. The business class/premium economy class on Hong Kong Airlines and Cathay Pacific both provide better meals and roomier seats for mid-to-high-end travel.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays often have the cheapest flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai, though prices vary seasonally. When airfares are more affordable and flights are more plentiful, mid-May (particularly between 11 and 18) and late February following the Chinese New Year are the ideal times of year to travel. Booking at least one to two months in advance is advised to avoid the high costs and traffic during the summer months of July and August.

Below is a brief comparison of the three main modes of transportation from Hong Kong to Shanghai:

Hongng Kong airport (HKG)

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is situated around 34 kilometers from the city center on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. A significant proportion of passenger and cargo flights are combined at the airport's two major terminals and one sub-terminal. Cathay Pacific Airways and Hong Kong Express use Hong Kong International Airport as a hub, and they have regular daily flights to Shanghai that take roughly two and a half hours.

🚗From Downtown to Hong Kong

Airport in Shanghai Pudong (PVG)

With a yearly capacity of more than 70 million passengers, Pudong Airport (PVG) is a sizable, contemporary airport. One of China's three gateway hubs, it is around 40 kilometers from the city center. The airport, which has two terminals and satellite halls, is a "shopper's paradise in the sky" with a large selection of eateries and shops. The airport's base carriers are China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines, and there are numerous daily flights from Guangzhou, which is just two hours away.

🚗From Downtown to Shanghai Pudong

Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)

More conveniently, Hongqiao Airport is only 13 kilometers from the city center and primarily handles domestic and select Asian destinations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) is perfect for business travelers and short visits because it is quick, easy to use, and well-equipped despite its tiny size. With highways, subways, and maglev trains connecting the two airports, travelers have a variety of transportation options. Excellent services are provided by Shanghai's two airports for long-distance domestic and international travel.

🚄From Downtown to Shanghai Hongqiao

The best time to visit Shanghai

The best months to visit the Bund or see the cherry blossoms mid-late March) and the Mid-Autumn Festival (September) are March through May and September through October. The weather is moderate (10–28°C). Hotels and flights are less expensive, and there are fewer crowds. Cold (0–10°C) but quiet and reasonably priced, December–February is ideal for museums and holiday markets.

Make reservations for a hotel and a rental car when visiting Shanghai

Bookings for Hotels
Want to stay somewhere comfortable? To accommodate all of your needs, Trip.com provides more than 2,000 hotels in Shanghai. Treat yourself to a suite with a view of the skyline and the Bund, stay at a boutique hotel in the French Concession, or pick a reasonably priced hotel close to Jing'an Temple Station. P.S. You may make stress-free reservations because most reservations come with verified reviews and free cancellations.

Car rental
The subway in Shanghai is excellent, but occasionally you want to go in grandeur. You can avoid negotiating with taxis by using Trip.com's vehicle rental service to get directly from Pudong Airport to your hotel. | Spend a day at a picturesque watering hole (like Zhujiajiao). Arrive at Disneyland before the kids (or you) lose it