Shanghai (Minhang) to Hong Kong (SHA–HKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SHA–HKG 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 25m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific | 12 | 333 | 2h27-2h45 | – | Oneworld | – |
| HX Hong Kong Airlines Also: HU | 9 | 320, 333 | 2h40 | – | – | HU |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Hong Kong from Shanghai (Minhang)
| Metric | SHA→HKG | PVG→HKG | WUX→HKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SHA | – | 28 mi | 57 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 63 | 223 | 21 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 2h 17m | 2h 45m |
Travel Essentials
SHA: CST · HKG: HKT
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), 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.
Metro Lines 2 and 10 both serve Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2. Line 2 connects to People's Square (city center) in about 30 minutes (¥6) and continues to Pudong Airport; the most direct transit link in Shanghai. Line 10 serves the western and southern city.Taxis from the city center cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min). DiDi runs ¥35–60. The Hongqiao Railway Station is integrated into the same complex; high-speed rail connections to Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Beijing are direct from the same building, making SHA the best-connected inter-modal hub in China.
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.
SHA–HKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SHA to HKG
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SHA to HKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SHA to HKG ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 45 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 PVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG), Wuxi (WUX) and Hangzhou (HGH).