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Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Shanghai Hongqiao. But we found flights with one or more stops from 435 €.
The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao is usually January.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Ireland and Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Shanghai Hongqiao is 435 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
We found flights to Shanghai Pudong Airport, which is 32.7 km from Shanghai, from 435 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport is Wednesday, 7 January 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Hongqiao.

Flying to Shanghai Hongqiao

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found435 €
Cheapest month to flyJanuary

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How to find cheap flights to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 219 €. A return plane ticket to SHA right now is 435 €.

  • Get updates on fares by setting up a Price Alert. The moment prices on tickets to SHA drop, you'll get a notification.

  • Avoid leaving things to the last minute. You're more likely to get the best price on tickets to Shanghai, where Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located, if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.

  • Broaden your search for cheap flights to Shanghai by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' box. This allows you to compare prices for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save.

  • If you aren't in a rush to travel to Shanghai, consider making a pit stop along the way. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport by booking a flight with a stop.

Best time to go to Shanghai

  • The cheapest month to get on a flight to Shanghai is usually May.

  • To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to SHA, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.

  • Travel to Shanghai in July if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to SHA, but also when tickets can be more expensive.

  • Travel in April if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Shanghai are generally more affordable.

  • The weather can make or break a trip, so consider what kind of conditions you prefer to get away in. Shanghai is warmest in August, averaging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).

  • January brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around -1ºC (30ºF) to 10ºC (50ºF).

  • With three days of rain on average, October is the driest month in Shanghai.

  • July brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 14 days of rainfall if you're in town then.

Travelling to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA): What you need to know

  • Get to Shanghai without any layovers. These are some of the popular airlines that offer direct flights to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:

  • Consider booking your SHA plane ticket with Tianjin Airlines. It's the carrier with the fewest delays, with up to 100% of flights into this hub showing up on time.

  • You'll be arriving in the UTC+8 timezone at SHA.

  • Curl up in bed not long after your flight to SHA. Choose one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:

  • Secure yourself a car hire in SHA and explore parts of Shanghai that feel like your own secret. You can book your wheels with Hertz.

  • Whether you're transferring to another flight or flying home from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, you can expect things to run on time. SHA performs well on the punctuality front, with up to 86% of all departing flights touching down on schedule.

  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.

Getting to central Shanghai from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai highlights

  • Put these popular sights high on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Shanghai:

    • 外滩建筑群: A classic place to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 2 kilometres north-east of the city centre in Huangpu.

    • Garden Bridge: Take some time out here while exploring Shanghai. This park is roughly 2 kilometres north-east of the centre in Huangpu.

    • Shanghai Museum: Need one more reason to visit Shanghai? This landmark draws in the crowds and is about 0.32 kilometres south-east of the city centre in Huangpu.

How to get to Suzhou from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • Off to the nearby city of Suzhou? It's about 88 kilometres from SHA. Give yourself around 1 hour 15 minutes to drive to the centre.

Travelling from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Kunshan

  • Kunshan is another city that you can easily get to from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. It's around 40 kilometres away.

  • It takes 1 hour or so to drive to Kunshan.

Explore more of China

  • Craving more adventure? Nanjing is an essential stop in China. It's around 257 kilometres west of Shanghai and features Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall. The major airport for this city is Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

  • Another city in China that has plenty of appeal is Suzhou. From Shanghai, it's around 72 kilometres west and features highlights like Humble Administrator's Garden and Lingering Garden. Make time for Pingjiang Road too.

  • Add one more stop to the mix with Puyang. Roughly 241 kilometres south-west of Shanghai, Poet Town, 江南第一家郑义门古建筑群 and Xuanlushan Scenic Area are reasons to go.

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