⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Hong Kong to Shanghai flights

Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai (SHA): 765 miles (1,232 km) great-circle, about 2h 00m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $190 round-trip on China Eastern, nonstop, departing May 3, 2026.

MUChina EasternMU724
Depart
HKG
Hong Kong, China SAR
09:45
2026-05-03
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Arrive
SHA
Shanghai, China
Returns 08:15
2026-05-08
Stops
non-stop
Distance
765 mi
Est. nonstop time
2h 00m
Trip type
Round-trip
$190
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Hong Kong to Shanghai fare fly?

$190 round-trip, China Eastern MU724, departing 2026-05-03 at 09:45, returning 2026-05-08. The recorded itinerary left on a Sunday, returning on a Friday 5 nights later; the fare was observed 8 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Hong Kong from Shanghai?

  • Distance: 765 miles (1,232 km) great-circle, heading northeast.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 2h 00m.
  • Departure airport: Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG), Hong Kong, Hong Kong, UTC+8 on May 3, 2026.
  • Arrival: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), China, UTC+8 on May 3, 2026.
  • Time difference: none on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, Hong Kong to China.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 10 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: China Eastern MU724, non-stop, round-trip, 5 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Hong Kong to Shanghai fare compare with other routes from HKG?

At $190, it ranked 3rd of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from HKG (median $303). That is 24.8 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the HKG median of 22.1 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from HKG of similar length: Manila (712 mi) at $246 and Boracay (892 mi) at $408.

HKG to SHA is the only one of 30 HKG routes where China Eastern priced cheapest. It is the 26th longest of the 30 routes we track from HKG.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Shanghai?

Of 32 departure airports with a fare to Shanghai, Hong Kong (HKG) ranked 2nd at $190. 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/Hong_Kong, Asia/Shanghai; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Hong Kong to Shanghai flight questions

How far is Hong Kong from Shanghai by plane?

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Hong Kong is about 765 miles (1,232 km) from Shanghai on a great-circle line from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), heading northeast. It is the 26th longest of the 30 routes we track from HKG. The recorded itinerary was nonstop.

How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

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About 2h 00m nonstop by our estimate for 765 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded China Eastern fare was nonstop. 32 airports in our feed had a fare to Shanghai; this one ranked 2nd, and 11 of the 32 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Shanghai?

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On May 3, 2026, Hong Kong was on UTC+8 (Asia/Hong_Kong) and Shanghai on UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai), so the two cities shared the same clock time: noon in Hong Kong was 12:00 in Shanghai. Neither Asia/Hong_Kong nor Asia/Shanghai shifts for daylight saving, so the gap holds all year.

How much is a flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $190 per person round-trip on China Eastern flight MU724, departing May 3, 2026, returning May 8, 2026, nonstop. At $190, it ranked 3rd of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from HKG (median $303). That is 24.8 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the HKG median of 22.1 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

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Yes, the cheapest recorded fare was a nonstop China Eastern flight, MU724, on May 3, 2026. Into Shanghai, 11 of the 32 recorded fares were nonstop. From HKG, 13 of 30 were. Routes from HKG of similar length: Manila (712 mi) at $246 and Boracay (892 mi) at $408.

Which airports serve flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

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It departs Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, and arrives at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) in Shanghai, China. An international flight, Hong Kong to China. HKG to SHA is the only one of 30 HKG routes where China Eastern priced cheapest.

Where else near Shanghai can you fly from Hong Kong?

Okinawa (OKA) $260Seoul (SEL) $234Beijing (BJS) $166Osaka (OSA) $337Vladivostok (VVO) $584Harbin (HRB) $253All flights from Hong Kong →

Other cities with flights to Shanghai

From Seoul (ICN) $183From Guangzhou (CAN) $201From Beijing (PEK) $208From Taipei (TPE) $237From Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) $245From Hanoi (HAN) $253

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