Shanghai (Pudong) to Hong Kong (PVG–HKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PVG–HKG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 780 miles in approximately 2h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 127 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific | 59 | 333, 351, 74Y, 773, 77W | 2h50-3h | – | Oneworld | – |
| HX Hong Kong Airlines Also: HU | 28 | 320 | 2h45-2h50 | – | – | HU |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: MU | 14 | 320 | 2h45-2h55 | – | – | MU |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 3 | 320 | 3h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Hong Kong from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→HKG | SHA→HKG | WUX→HKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 28 mi | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 223 | 63 | 21 |
| Flight time | 2h 17m | 2h 25m | 2h 45m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · HKG: HKT
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong.
Mainland Chinese citizens do not use a passport to enter Hong Kong. Travel requires an Exit-Entry Permit (往来港澳通行证) with a valid endorsement issued by the mainland public security bureau. Individual visit endorsements (G type) allow stays of up to 7 days per entry. Endorsement validity and number of permitted journeys vary by city of residence and endorsement category.
The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.
Airport Express runs to Hong Kong Station (Central) in 24 minutes for HK$115, departing every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:02am. Octopus card discounts apply. Passengers can check bags in at the airport and retrieve them at Hong Kong or Kowloon Station.Taxis to Kowloon cost HK$250–350; to Hong Kong Island, HK$350–450. Ferry services connect to Macau (1 hr, HK$175–220) and Guangzhou/Shenzhen. The Ferry Terminal is in the airport building; no need to leave the terminal. Buses are slower but serve districts not near the MTR.
Subtropical monsoon climate. Typhoon season (June–October) is the primary disruption risk. The airport operates a T1/T3/T8 signal system and closes for Category T8 or above. Typhoons can arrive with 24–48 hours warning and typically pass in 12–24 hours. Check signals before departure during this window.
Winters are mild and mostly dry (12–20°C), ideal for flying. Spring brings fog and low cloud (March–April) that reduces runway visibility. Summer heat and humidity (30–34°C) are moderated at the airport by its coastal location on Lantau Island.
PVG–HKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to HKG
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Juneyao Air and Hong Kong Airlines. With 223 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to HKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to HKG ranges from 2 hours 17 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 780 miles (1,255 km). There are approximately 223 weekly flights outbound and 233 return, totaling 456 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
127 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via HSN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA), Wuxi (WUX) and Zhoushan (HSN).