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 €.
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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)
SHA is located about 14 kilometres from central Shanghai.
Once you've landed from your flight to SHA, driving to the centre will take around 20 minutes.
If you'd love to stay near all the action in Shanghai, unpack your bags at one of these top hotels:
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.