Flights Hong Kong → Shanghai
As of October 2026, economy flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai have a typical range HKD 2244–3612, median HKD 3455. Full range across all 275 offers: HKD 1742–6034. We analyzed 275 offers from 11 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Hong Kong → Shanghai
Based on 275 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Hong Kong → Shanghai
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · HKD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay Pacific | — | Included | — |
| Spring Airlines | — | — | — |
| China Eastern | — | — | — |
| Hong Kong Airlines | — | — | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai cost?
Based on 275 offers · October 2026
Hong Kong to Shanghai flights ranged from HKD 1742 to HKD 6034 across 275 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 275 offers.
These 275 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between HKD 3223 and HKD 3566
What hidden fees do Hong Kong to Shanghai flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Hong Kong to Shanghai routes. The breakdown below is based on 275 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (HKD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| CX | 295 | 10% |
| 9C | 25 | 1% |
| MU | 32 | 1% |
| HX | 84 | 3% |
Cathay Pacific: base ~HKD 2505 + fees HKD 295 = ~HKD 2800 total. China Eastern: base ~HKD 3365 + fees HKD 32 = ~HKD 3397 total.
Cathay Pacific's HKD 295 ancillary fees narrow the gap with China Eastern's lower-fee model — the HKD 860 base difference shrinks to HKD 597 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Hong Kong to Shanghai?
11 airlines flew Hong Kong to Shanghai in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (HKD) | Median (HKD) | Fees (HKD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 HO|CX | 1 | — | 1742 | n/a |
 9C | 2 | — | 2012 | 25 (1%) |
 Cathay Pacific | 42 | 1812–4057 | 2800 | 295 (11%) |
 Hainan | 1 | — | 2801 | n/a |
 HX | 19 | 2220–4000 | 2853 | 84 (3%) |
 Spring | 7 | 2425–3413 | 2887 | n/a |
 HO | 5 | 3010–3837 | 3044 | n/a |
 China Eastern | 105 | 3155–3543 | 3397 | 32 (1%) |
 Cathay Pacific | 16 | 3076–4237 | 3476 | n/a |
 FM | 73 | 3469–3566 | 3566 | n/a |
 Shandong | 4 | 2941–5980 | 4414 | n/a |
Where do the best Hong Kong → Shanghai prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Hong Kong to Shanghai flights
- Hong Kong–Shanghai had 275 offers analyzed. Median price: HKD 3455.
- CX charges 11.8x more in ancillary fees than 9C — HKD 295 vs HKD 25 avg per booking.
- The same route priced HKD 1727 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was HKD 1742. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai cost?
- Based on 275 offers analyzed, Hong Kong to Shanghai flights range from HKD 1742 to HKD 6034, with a median price of HKD 3455. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Hong Kong to Shanghai flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add HKD 103 to the base fare on Hong Kong to Shanghai flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Hong Kong to Shanghai including all fees?
- HO|CX has the lowest median fare on Hong Kong to Shanghai at HKD 1742 (median across 1 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Hong Kong–Shanghai flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was HKD 1742. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Hong Kong to Shanghai routes?
- Hong Kong to Shanghai has 11 airlines competing, creating a price range from HKD 1742 to HKD 6034 across 275 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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