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Hainan Airlines Logo
19:45 - 22:55MEL-SHA
29h 10m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
08:30 - 14:05SHA-MEL
27h 35m1 stop
$487Hainan Airlines
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Fri, 16 May - Thu, 22 May
Hainan Airlines Logo
19:45 - 22:55MEL-SHA
29h 10m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
08:30 - 14:05SHA-MEL
27h 35m1 stop
$493Hainan Airlines
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Fri, 16 May - Thu, 22 May
XiamenAir Logo
11:35 - 08:50MEL-SHA
23h 15m1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
10:10 - 09:35SHA-MEL
21h 25m1 stop
$555XiamenAir
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Sat, 17 May - Fri, 6 Jun
XiamenAir Logo
11:35 - 08:50MEL-SHA
23h 15m1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
12:10 - 09:35SHA-MEL
19h 25m1 stop
$576XiamenAir
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Sat, 7 Jun - Sat, 14 Jun
China Southern Logo
08:45 - 22:20SYD-SHA
15h 35m1 stop
China Southern Logo
21:50 - 19:40SHA-SYD
19h 50m1 stop
$615China Southern
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Thu, 5 Jun - Sun, 22 Jun
China Southern Logo
08:45 - 11:25SYD-SHA
28h 40m1 stop
China Southern Logo
21:50 - 19:40SHA-SYD
19h 50m1 stop
$616China Southern
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Mon, 9 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun
Cathay Pacific Logo
09:15 - 20:55PER-SHA
11h 40m1 stop
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13:35 - 09:35SHA-PER
20h 00m1 stop
$657Cathay Pacific
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Mon, 15 Sep - Sun, 30 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
09:15 - 12:05PER-SHA
26h 50m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 07:45SHA-PER
18h 25m1 stop
$695Cathay Pacific
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Fri, 9 May - Sun, 18 May
Air China Logo
20:00 - 12:40MEL-SHA
18h 40m1 stop
Air China Logo
20:25 - 14:35SHA-MEL
16h 10m1 stop
$809Air China
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Sun, 15 Jun - Tue, 17 Jun
Air China Logo
20:00 - 12:40MEL-SHA
18h 40m1 stop
Air China Logo
18:30 - 14:35SHA-MEL
18h 05m1 stop
$817Air China
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Sun, 15 Jun - Tue, 17 Jun

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Hongqiao Intl

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Hongqiao Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $824. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are $961 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost $659 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $1,547 and $1,097 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of $659.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $513 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $635.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport Plane Tickets

Low season

February

High season

October

Cheapest flight

$332
Best time to beat the crowds (27% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
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When to book flights to Hongqiao Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Hongqiao Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Shanghai based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Shanghai Hongqiao Intl flights

  • What public bus routes are available to and from the airport?

    There are 10 bus lines from Hongqiao Airport to Shanghai city centre (bus routes 807, 176, 806, 941, Airport Line 1, CBD Ring Line 1, Minhang Line 18, Hongqiao Hub Line 4, Hongqiao Hub Line 9, and Night Line 316). Bus fares cost about ¥ 1–30 (about A$ 0.21–6.00) depending on the journey and operate every 10 to 40min.

  • What about the metro service to and from the airport?

    Travellers can use the metro (Line 10 or Line 2) at Hongqiao Airport to travel to and from Shanghai city centre. The journey takes about 45min depending on your destination. Metro Line 10 stops at both terminals and operates every day of the week from 05:25 to 22:25 (Sunday to Thursday) and 05:25 to 23:50 (Friday to Saturday). Metro Line 2 only stops at Terminal 2 and operates between 06:00 and 22:00 from the airport. Fares vary between ¥ 3–9 (A$ 0.60–1.90).

  • Can I rent a car at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)?

    Renting a car at Hongqiao Airport can be a good way to see Shanghai. In order to rent a car in China, it is compulsory to present a valid Chinese Driver License. Non-Chinese visitors often rent a car along with a driver.

  • Are VIP lounges available at Hongqiao Airport (SHA)?

    There are several airport and Airline lounges available at Hongqiao Airport. Find these inside both terminals. Open hours vary but lounges usually cater to passengers between about 05:30 and 22:00. Most lounges offer services like food and beverages, newspapers and magazines, among others. For pay-to-use lounges, prices start from about ¥ 170 (A$ 35).

  • Are there any airport hotels nearby Hongqiao Airport (SHA)?

    For uninterrupted sleep and privacy, there are several airport hotels nearby Hongqiao Airport, easily accessible by walking or shuttle bus service. For instance, Shanghai International Airport Hotel (5min walk from Terminal 1), Argyle International Airport Hotel (5min walk from Terminal 1), and Boyue Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel (located inside Terminal 2). Day rooms are even offered at some hotels for prices of about ¥ 150 (about A$ 30) per 2h.

  • How far is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from central Shanghai?

    The distance between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and the city centre of Shanghai is 15 km.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Shanghai Hongqiao Intl flight deals.
  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is one of two international airports in Shanghai, China, along with Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
  • Hongqiao Airport serves most of Shanghai’s domestic routes while also operating international flights. It is a hub for China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines.
  • The airport is situated near Hongqiao in Shanghai's Minhang and Changning districts, about 13 km west of the city centre.
  • Several transportation options link Shanghai with the airport, including bus, taxi, metro, and car hire. Travel time to and from takes about 30min.
  • There are two passenger terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, at Hongqiao Airport. Terminal 1 handles international flights and some domestic services, while Terminal 2 handles domestic and regional flights.
  • Hongqiao Airport offers pay-to-use car parks near both terminals starting from ¥ 10 (A$ 2) for 1h, ¥ 110 (A$ 23) for 72h and so on.
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Top 5 airlines flying to Hongqiao Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to Shanghai. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Hongqiao Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1290 reviews
8.0Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
7.7Food
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Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

2.0 MediocreKylie, Apr 2025CNS - SIN
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Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

So happy I flew with Singapore Airlines. The customer service is top notch. I am terrified of flying and the staff made me feel so at ease. Will only fly Singapore internationally moving forward.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

It was very good experience on board to Sydney with SQ.

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

Check in was easy through self-check-in kiosks just like domestic flights. Staff onboard were fantastic. Some "book the cook" good options weren't great, others really good. Entertainment options a bit limited to what I've experienced on Qantas. Overall a good flight though, especially for the price.

Special request meals are really below average. Vegetarian options are very limited if you didn't prebook.

The flight was delayed for 30 mins. The overall experience was good.

The economy seats are much indeed roomier. Meals needs improvement.

It was okay overall but the food was very, very bad.

flight delayed 45 mins - missed connection - 1 hr layover became 8 hr layover waiting for next flight -

Fast boarding flight on time boarded plane back to front instead of stupid zone groups like US airlines do...

Horrible airline. Missed my baggage and don’t want to reimburse for the basis items. Pathetic customer service

Horrible. No good food. Baggage missed to onboard and came after a day. No support to compensate the delay. Customer care cannot see the status of the complaint. No reply of the email.

bad… no veg food was provided eventhough i pre ordered special meal

no veg food was provided eventhough i pre ordered special meal

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

It was great. The staff were so nice and helpful the food was great and they always made sure I was okay. As a foreigner I was worried about the language barrier but it was absolutely no issues. I highly recommend

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

Reasonable. What they offer during the flight is not great, but the crew is polite and try to compensate it.

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

Never got to go because of i correct information while attempting to check in

They gave incorrect visa information causing me to purchase another flight. Only to find out later there was something that could be done to work around it.

I recently flew with Xiamen Airlines and was thoroughly disappointed with the experience. To start, the seats were incredibly uncomfortable. They were cramped with minimal legroom, making it nearly impossible to find a comfortable position during the flight. This was exacerbated by the poor seat padding, which left me with a sore back and neck by the end of the journey. The food provided was another major letdown. The meals were bland and unappetizing, and it was clear that little effort was put into the quality or presentation. Even the snacks were subpar, and there were limited options for those with dietary restrictions. The airport transfer experience was terrible. The airline’s ground staff were unhelpful and disorganized, leading to long waits and confusion. This was especially frustrating when I was already tired from the uncomfortable flight. The process was poorly managed, making the entire experience stressful and inconvenient. Lastly, the in-flight entertainment was mediocre at best. The selection of movies and TV shows was outdated, and the screens were small and low-quality. The system also experienced frequent glitches, making it difficult to enjoy even the limited options available. Overall, my experience with Xiamen Airlines was far from satisfactory. From the uncomfortable seats and bad food to the terrible airport transfer experience and mediocre entertainment, I would not recommend flying with them.

The Jakarta flight was better.. We got off the plane fast. LAX to Xiamen was a slow exit. It took half and hour to disembark.

I was not allowed to board the plane if I did not buy a forward ticket after Indonesia. They said the Indonesian government would fine the airline. This was bullshit. In Jakarta immigration did not ask for this at all. I'm trying to refund the ticket. I was put in a middle seat and I asked to be put in an side seat. They wanted $45. I said NO. Later I was put in an side sest for free. On the second plane they put me in a middle seat and when I complained. They put me in the back with three empty seats. I was able to sleep. The food was okay and I got extra portions when asked. The lack of WIFI at Xiamen airport was a pain, but that's because of the Chinese government banning foreign browsers. Xiamen gets 3 out of 5. The cost was $503: LAX to Jakarta. A bargain, but you get what you pay for.

Some crew member does not under stand and speak english .

Free meals on all flights in economy. The 737´s don’t have screens so it’s a bummer. But the selection on 787´s is wide

The plane was small and a little stuffy inside the plane.

Going to Xiamen they did not offer any wine and basically offered two food choices in tin trays. Something you would expect on a domestic flight in China not a $10k business class flight. The flight attendant admitted they also stopped paying for satellite Wi-Fi; which they used to offer and now don't - without apology. Normally I am a huge fan of a non-stop but the difference between Japanese or US carriers is a large one and well worth a stop in Korea or Japan rather than pay double for no amenities at all. The plane is nice, but the experience was below par.

Once on board, everything is perfect. The young and pretty flight attendants warmly welcome each passenger and demonstrate excellent service attitudes. As passengers board one after another, the flight attendants begin to inquire about our meal preferences. I requested to see a wine list and choose a suitable red wine. She replied that there were no menus or wine lists, but she would take a photo of the red wine options on her phone and show me later. After lunch, the flight attendants began to ask about dinner arrangements. It turns out that there were only three options for dinner: seafood, chicken, and beef, exactly the same as lunch.

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