Hong Kong to Shanghai (Minhang) (HKG–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HKG–SHA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 765 miles in approximately 2h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific | 12 | 333 | 2h20-2h30 | – | Oneworld | – |
| HX Hong Kong Airlines Also: HU | 9 | 320, 333 | 2h30 | – | – | HU |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shanghai (Minhang) from Hong Kong
| Metric | HKG→SHA | MFM→SHA | SZX→SHA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKG | – | 23 mi | 24 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 63 | 61 | 562 |
| Flight time | 2h 18m | 2h 4m | 1h 47m |
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · SHA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
Hong Kong residents who are Chinese nationals do not use a passport or visa to enter mainland China. They use a Home Return Permit (Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents). The permit is issued through China Travel Service in Hong Kong and functions as a standalone travel document with no time limit on stays.
Non-Chinese permanent residents of Hong Kong enter the mainland on their foreign passport and may need a Chinese visa, or can apply for a 5-year multi-entry travel permit for short-term visits of up to 90 days per entry.
Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.
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.
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.
HKG–SHA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKG to SHA
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HKG to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to SHA ranges from 2 hours 18 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 765 miles (1,232 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 126 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via JJN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM), Shenzhen (SZX) and Zhuhai (Jinwan) (ZUH).