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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 09:35 and lands at 11:56
• Latest: departs at 21:10 and lands at 23:31.

The flight takes about 2h 21m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

A direct flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 2h 21m, covering 1,981 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport range from $259 to $353, with an average of $286 over the past 12 months. Anything below $259 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 17% above the route average of $286. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at $286 return and stopover options via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) at $277.

Hong Kong Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Cathay Pacific has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are:

• Hong Kong Airlines: 86% on time
• Cathay Pacific: 81% on time
• Shanghai Airlines: 78% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $62–$141 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by China Eastern and Hong Kong Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Evening flights for 16%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $249, which is 36% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport usually depart from Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 47 minutes.

Most connecting flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport pass through Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Hong Kong to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $273 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $304, a difference of $31. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Hong Kong and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• China Eastern
• Cathay Pacific
• Hong Kong Airlines
• Shanghai Airlines

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Jing An Park. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Shanghai Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Hong Kong Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.