How many airports are there in Shanghai?

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.

Which airlines offer direct flights to Shanghai?

Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Spring Airlines and Hong Kong Air Cargo all fly direct to Shanghai.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai is usually May.

How can I find the best flight deal to Shanghai?

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.

Can I get a direct flight to Shanghai?

Yes – you can fly direct to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport or Shanghai Pudong Airport, and the average flight time is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

How much are return flights to Shanghai?

The best price we found for a return flight to Shanghai is HK$989. 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.

Which is the cheapest airport in Shanghai?

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$989 .

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Shanghai on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Shanghai is Friday, 17 May 2024 .

When is the best time to book flights to Shanghai?

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.

What’s the weather like in Shanghai?

The average temperature in Shanghai in May is around 19°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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Shanghai with?

Currently, Spring Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

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Shanghai.HK$986 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 May, returning Sat, 18 May.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Hong Kong Intl on Fri, 17 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 18 May, arriving in Hong Kong Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From HK$986, select.

Shanghai.HK$994 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 May, returning Sun, 2 Jun.Return flight with Spring Airlines and Shandong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Hong Kong Intl on Fri, 17 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Shandong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 2 Jun, arriving in Hong Kong Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From HK$994, select.

Shanghai.HK$1,054 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Jun, returning Tue, 4 Jun.Return flight with Spring Airlines and Shandong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Hong Kong Intl on Sat, 1 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Shandong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 4 Jun, arriving in Hong Kong Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From HK$1,054, select.

Shanghai.HK$1,068 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Sep, returning Sat, 12 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Hong Kong Intl on Sat, 28 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 12 Oct, arriving in Hong Kong Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From HK$1,068, select.

Shanghai.HK$1,076 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 May, returning Sat, 1 Jun.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Hong Kong Intl on Fri, 17 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 1 Jun, arriving in Hong Kong Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From HK$1,076, select.

Shanghai.HK$1,077 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Oct, returning Tue, 15 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Hong Kong Intl on Fri, 11 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 15 Oct, arriving in Hong Kong Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From HK$1,077, select.

Shanghai.HK$1,104 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Jun, returning Wed, 11 Sep.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Hong Kong Intl on Sat, 8 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 11 Sep, arriving in Hong Kong Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From HK$1,104, select.

Shanghai.HK$1,113 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Sep, returning Sun, 8 Sep.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Hong Kong Intl on Thu, 5 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 8 Sep, arriving in Hong Kong Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From HK$1,113, select.

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Airports in Shanghai

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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, Spring Airlines and Hong Kong Air Cargo all fly direct to Shanghai.
: The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai is usually May.
: 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 36 minutes.
: The best price we found for a return flight to Shanghai is HK$989. 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$989.
: After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Shanghai is Friday, 17 May 2024.
: 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 May is around 19°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 found	HK$986
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	2 hrs, 36 mins
Most popular airline	Cathay Pacific
Average flights per week	299

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