⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Hanoi to Shanghai flights

Hanoi (HAN) to Shanghai (SHA): 1,182 miles (1,902 km) great-circle, about 2h 50m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $253 round-trip on Air China, nonstop, departing May 20, 2026.

CAAir ChinaCA756
Depart
HAN
Hanoi, Vietnam
18:15
2026-05-20
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Arrive
SHA
Shanghai, China
Returns 14:20
2026-05-24
Stops
non-stop
Distance
1,182 mi
Est. nonstop time
2h 50m
Trip type
Round-trip
$253
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Hanoi to Shanghai fare fly?

$253 round-trip, Air China CA756, departing 2026-05-20 at 18:15, returning 2026-05-24. The recorded itinerary left on a Wednesday, returning on a Sunday 4 nights later; the fare was observed 25 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Hanoi from Shanghai?

  • Distance: 1,182 miles (1,902 km) great-circle, heading northeast.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 2h 50m.
  • Departure airport: Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), Hanoi, Vietnam, UTC+7 on May 20, 2026.
  • Arrival: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), China, UTC+8 on May 20, 2026.
  • Time difference: Shanghai is 1 hour ahead of Hanoi on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, Vietnam to China.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 10 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Air China CA756, non-stop, round-trip, 4 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Hanoi to Shanghai fare compare with other routes from HAN?

At $253, it ranked 13th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from HAN (median $271). That is 21.4 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the HAN median of 25.9 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from HAN of similar length: Manila (1,102 mi) at $199 and Kuala Lumpur (1,306 mi) at $180.

Air China had the cheapest fare on 2 of 30 HAN routes. It is the 18th longest of the 30 routes we track from HAN.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Shanghai?

Of 32 departure airports with a fare to Shanghai, Hanoi (HAN) ranked 7th at $253. Lowest: $183 from Seoul (ICN); highest: $1810 from Buenos Aires (EZE); 11 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Spring Airlines (5), AirAsia (3), China Eastern (3), Air China (2), Qatar (2) and Xiamen Airlines (2), plus 15 more.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh, Asia/Shanghai; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Hanoi to Shanghai flight questions

How far is Hanoi from Shanghai by plane?

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Hanoi is about 1,182 miles (1,902 km) from Shanghai on a great-circle line from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), heading northeast. It is the 18th longest of the 30 routes we track from HAN. The recorded itinerary was nonstop.

How long is the flight from Hanoi to Shanghai?

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About 2h 50m nonstop by our estimate for 1,182 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Air China fare was nonstop. 32 airports in our feed had a fare to Shanghai; this one ranked 7th, and 11 of the 32 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Hanoi and Shanghai?

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On May 20, 2026, Hanoi was on UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) and Shanghai on UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai), so Shanghai was 1 hour ahead of Hanoi: noon in Hanoi was 13:00 in Shanghai. Neither Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh nor Asia/Shanghai shifts for daylight saving, so the gap holds all year.

How much is a flight from Hanoi to Shanghai?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $253 per person round-trip on Air China flight CA756, departing May 20, 2026, returning May 24, 2026, nonstop. At $253, it ranked 13th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from HAN (median $271). That is 21.4 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the HAN median of 25.9 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Hanoi to Shanghai?

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Yes, the cheapest recorded fare was a nonstop Air China flight, CA756, on May 20, 2026. Into Shanghai, 11 of the 32 recorded fares were nonstop. From HAN, 15 of 30 were. Routes from HAN of similar length: Manila (1,102 mi) at $199 and Kuala Lumpur (1,306 mi) at $180.

Which airports serve flights from Hanoi to Shanghai?

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It departs Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam, and arrives at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) in Shanghai, China. An international flight, Vietnam to China. Air China had the cheapest fare on 2 of 30 HAN routes. Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) sits at 10 ft above sea level.

Where else near Shanghai can you fly from Hanoi?

Seoul (SEL) $390Beijing (BJS) $273Guangzhou (CAN) $192Hong Kong (HKG) $212Osaka (OSA) $361Vladivostok (VVO) $640All flights from Hanoi →

Other cities with flights to Shanghai

From Seoul (ICN) $183From Hong Kong (HKG) $190From Guangzhou (CAN) $201From Beijing (PEK) $208From Taipei (TPE) $237From Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) $245

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