Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Hangzhou — $82

The Shanghai — Hangzhou route is served by a wide range of airlines: 5 in total, including China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Spring Airlines, and Air Macau. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $82. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.

Shanghai is served by two main airports with distinct roles. Pudong International (PVG) is the city’s primary international hub, handling most long-haul and premium carriers and typically offering a wider range of full-service amenities; it sits about 30–40 km east of downtown and can be reached by the Maglev (around 8 minutes to Longyang Road then 20–30 minutes metro onward), direct airport express or taxis taking roughly 45–60 minutes depending on traffic, with fares generally higher than local transit. Hongqiao (SHA) functions more as a domestic and regional gateway favored by budget and business travelers on short-haul routes; it’s much closer to central Shanghai (roughly 10–15 km), reachable by metro in 20–30 minutes or by taxi in 20–40 minutes, usually at lower cost. Pros: Pudong for international connectivity and full-service facilities; Hongqiao for convenience and shorter transfers. Cons: PVG can mean longer transfers and higher fares, while SHA has fewer long-haul options.

The distance between Shanghai and Hangzhou is 148km (92 miles). There are 8 direct flights from Shanghai to Hangzhou. Shanghai and Hangzhou are in the same time zone. Flights from Shanghai begin at 10:20 PM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 10:20 PM

Hangzhou is served primarily by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH), the city’s main international and regional hub handling most long-haul and domestic flights; it typically hosts full-service carriers as well as low-cost airlines on regional routes. The airport sits about 30–40 km east of downtown, with transit options including an airport express metro (roughly 30–45 minutes), regular airport buses (45–60 minutes) and taxis or app-based rides (30–50 minutes, fares varying by route and traffic). Travelers can usually expect a modern terminal with a good range of dining and shopping, though transfer times can be longer during peak hours; convenience is high if you prefer direct connections, while local commuters may find inner-city airports closer and cheaper for short hops.

The minimum one-way ticket price from Shanghai to Hangzhou is $87 (April 2026), while the maximum is $299 (February 2027). On average, a ticket costs $188–$190.