Shanghai - Hong Kong Flights

Basic Facts:

Distance: 1,265 km (786 mi)

Operated at: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)/ Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

Frequency: Around 80 pairs a day

Flight Time: About 2.5 hours

Ticket Fare: CNY 1,200 - 2,500 for economy class tickets, about CNY 3,500 - 4,500 for first class tickets in general

Shanghai to Hong Kong Flight Schdule

Flight No.	Departure	Arrival
CX363	11:25 from Pudong Airport	15:25
HX237	12:45 from Pudong Airport	15:45
CX381	19:00 from Pudong Airport	21:55

Shanghai to Hong Kong Flight Schdule

Due to the epidemic of Covid-19, the flight schedule from Hong Kong to Shanghai is not fixed and changes very frequently.

Shanghai - Hong Kong Flights FAQs

Q: How long does the flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai take?
A: The flight time from Hong Kong to Shanghai is about 2.5 hours.

Q: How much does the Shanghai (PVG) to Hong Kong (HKG) flight cost?
A: The PVG to HKG flight usually costs CNY 1,200 - 2,500 for an economy class ticket, and the price of the first class ticket is CNY 3,500 - 4,500.

Q: How long is the Hong Kong to Shanghai flight route?
A: The distance of the Hong Kong to Shanghai flight is 1,308 km (813 mi).

Q: Which airlines operate flights from Shanghai to Hong Kong International Airport?
A: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Air China, Cathay Dragon and Cathay Pacific and many other airlines operate flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)/ Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

Q: How to find cheap flights from Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai (SHA)?
A: The price of the international air tickets change from time to time, so we recommend our passengers to check the price 3 months before departure to increase the opportunity of getting a ticket with high discount. And normally, the tickets of the flights operated late at night or early in the morning enjoy higher discount. In addition, passengers can order the flights operated by no frill airlines, whose tickets are a lot cheaper than tickets sold by other airlines, but the they often don’t provide in-flight meals and the luggage allowance is also very little.

Another option is the combination of high speed trains and flights. Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Shenzhen will be connected by frequent high speed trains, which make the transfer between the 3 cities very convenient. Passengers can get to Guangzhou or Shenzhen first by high speed train, then take a domestic flight to Shanghai.

Shanghai - Hong Kong Flight vs. Train

	Flight	High Speed Train
Duration	About 2.5 hours	About 8 hours
Frequency	About 80 pairs a day	1 pair a day
Ticket Price	CNY 1,200 - 2,500 for economy tickets	CNY 1,008 for second class seats

Don’t hesitate to book the air ticket when you find its price around CNY 1,000, it is a real bargain. However, if you fail to find the air ticket with good discount or the price is over your budget, high speed train can be a good choice.

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Further Reading:
How to Travel between Shanghai and Hong Kong

- Last updated on Mar. 11, 2022 -

Questions & Answers on Shanghai - Hong Kong Flights

Asked by Caterina from ITALY | Jan. 03, 2017 14:11

Is there any direct transport from Shenzhen Airport to Hong Kong Airport?

Answers (1)

Answered by Angela from NEW ZEALAND | Jan. 03, 2017 20:51

Yes, the shuttle bus offered by the airport, the ticket price is CNY180 per person, one way. There should be also ferry between, 10:15am and 13:15pm every day.

Asked by Sunny from CANADA | Oct. 09, 2016 18:28

Baggage allowance for round trip from Shanghai to Hong Kong

Me and my wife are Canadian citizens. We will be flying from Toronto to Shanghai via Air Canada and will be connected to Hong Kong via Eastern Airline. Would you advise the baggage allowance for our flight from Shanghai to Hong Kong round trip. Please advise the numbers of luggage, dimensions and weight of each hand carry and check in luggage. Thank you

Answers (1)

Answered by Arthur from FRANCE | Oct. 10, 2016 04:01

I think it should be 20kg for checked luggage in total (count in weight, not numbers), the total length of dimensions should be less than 158cm. The carry-on luggage should be 5kh, within 115cm. It would be better if you confirm this with the airline or the wensite you used for ticket booking directly.

Asked by Ginny Chan from USA | Aug. 28, 2016 12:36

Is the China Eastern Airline provide free transfer (bus and hotel) between Shanghai airports

I will arrive to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) on 12/28 around 8pm, and need to catch another airplane at Hongqiao (SHA) next day 12/29 8:30am to Hong Kong. Is the China Eastern Airline provide free airport shuttle bus? and free overnight hotel since the layover time is 13 hours? Thanks.

Answers (1)

Answered by Debbie from CANADA | Aug. 28, 2016 20:10

I read online that they only sale this combined service via some appointed airline local office, but do not have details and do not find out how to buy it. It seems if you booked the tickets online, you cannot apply for the service.

Asked by Ginny Chan from USA | Aug. 26, 2016 12:26

What is the best route to transfer from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Hongqiao Airport (SHA)

I will arrive to PVG on 12/28 at 7:25pm, and need to catch another airplane at SHA 12/29 8:30am to Hong Kong. What is the best route to transfer from PVG to SHA? Do I need to carry all my luggages when transfer? If I want to stop by Shanghai city, what kind of transportation I can easily access from the city to the SHA?
Thanks.

Answers (1)

Answered by Mr. SIU from INDONESIA | Aug. 27, 2016 22:54

The airport shuttle bus is very convenient for transfering between these two airports. You need to take all your luggage by yourself. You could take the airport shuttle bus to Hongqiao airport, and stay there for one night in a hotel to catch your next mornning flight.