Haikou (Meilan) to Shanghai (Minhang) (HAK–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU6342
MU China Eastern
321
1:03 PM
CST T1
3:35 PM
CST
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
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HO2216
HO Juneyao
32Q
1:05 PM
CST T1
3:37 PM
CST
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
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FM9252
FM Shanghai
738
2:45 PM
CST T1
5:40 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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HO1088
HO Juneyao
32Q
8:15 PM
CST TT1
10:55 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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HU7319
HU Hainan
73H
8:15 PM
CST TT2
10:50 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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FM9254
FM Shanghai
738
8:35 PM
CST T1
11:10 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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MU6341
MU China Eastern
321
7:45 AM
CST T2
10:55 AM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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HO2215
HO Juneyao
32Q
7:50 AM
CST TT2
11:10 AM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FM9251
FM Shanghai
738
10:50 AM
CST T2
1:40 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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FM9253
FM Shanghai
333
4:25 PM
CST TT2
7:20 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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Haikou (Meilan) to Shanghai (Minhang)
4 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 1,031 mi 2h 32m nonstop 43 1-stop hubs

HAK–SHA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Air and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,031 miles in approximately 2h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HAK–SHA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FM Shanghai Airlines 14 738 2h35-2h55
HO Juneyao Air 14 32Q 2h32-2h40
HU Hainan Airlines 7 73H 2h35
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 321 2h32 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – MU
32Q Airbus A321neo – HO
738 Boeing 737-800 – FM
73H Boeing 737-800 – HU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FM + HO + HU (35 flights/wk, 83%)
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 17%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HAK to SHA direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HAK to SHA.
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One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,222
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Shanghai (Minhang) from Haikou (Meilan)

Nearby airports with service to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
Metric HAK→SHA SYX→SHA
Distance from HAK 132 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 7
Weekly flights 42 98
Flight time 2h 32m 2h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of HAK with service to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Shanghai (Minhang) is 0 hours the same as Haikou (Meilan).
HAK: CST · SHA: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Haikou (Meilan), it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
Distance & Flight Time
1,031 mi / 1,659 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 32m to 2h 55m.
Getting to HAK

Haikou Metro Line 1 connects Meilan International Airport to the city centre in 30–40 minutes for CNY 6–10. The metro runs from roughly 06:30 to 22:30. Airport shuttle buses depart from the central bus station (CNY 15–20). The airport is located about 25 km east of downtown Haikou.DiDi and taxis from the city centre cost CNY 50–90 depending on traffic. Driving via the Haikou Ring Expressway takes 25–40 minutes. Parking is available in the terminal complex.

Getting from SHA

Metro Line 2 to People's Square costs ¥6 and takes 30 minutes; runs until midnight. The same line continues east to Pudong Airport (PVG), making cross-airport connections possible without a surface taxi. Line 10 serves additional city destinations.Taxis from SHA to downtown cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min metered). DiDi: ¥35–60. The integrated Hongqiao Railway Station (same terminal complex) connects directly to high-speed rail; this is SHA's major advantage over PVG for domestic connections and onward rail travel. Rental car desks are in the terminal.

Shanghai (Minhang) Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot, rainy summers and cold, damp winters. Typhoon season (July–September) is the primary disruption risk. Shanghai is regularly affected by typhoon remnants and occasionally by direct landfalls, causing ground stops of several hours. July and August are the hottest months at 32–38°C with high humidity.

Winter (December–February) brings temperatures of 2–10°C with persistent overcast, drizzle, and occasional freezing rain. Dense fog is a regular winter occurrence at SHA and can delay departures for hours. Spring (March–May) sees plum rain (meiyu season) with persistent light rain for weeks at a time. Autumn (October–November) is the most operationally stable period.

HAK–SHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Haikou (Meilan) to Shanghai (Minhang) route.
Route details
Distance1,031 mi / 1,659 km
Flight time2h 32m to 2h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights42 out / 28 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: HAK
IATA / ICAOHAK / ZJHK
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr27.0M
Elevation75 ft / 23 m
Destination: SHA
IATA / ICAOSHA / ZSSS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.9M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HAK to SHA flights.
Nonstop flights from Haikou Meilan International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport take approximately 2h 32m to 2h 55m. The route covers 1,031 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Air, Hainan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from HAK to SHA. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JGS, XNN, DLC, JJN, CGD, KWL, KOW, ZUH, SHE, KWE, LZO, TFU, SZX, TNA, KHN, HRB, CGO, CAN, CKG, CSX, TAO, SWA, SJW, XMN, NNG, HKG, WUH, YNT, XIY, FOC, PKX, KMG, CTU, TSN, INC, PEK, HNY, HET, TYN, LHW, MFM, CGQ and URC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SHA to HAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SYX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HAK to SHA

Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected by nonstop service from Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Air, Hainan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

HAK to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HAK to SHA ranges from 2 hours 32 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,031 miles (1,659 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via JGS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sanya (Tianya) (SYX).