Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Harbin

Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Harbin

Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Harbin. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.

Cheapest one way flight

$54

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

2h 55m

02/28/2027

The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Harbin departs on 02/28/2027, is operated by Spring Airlines and costs $54

Cheapest round trip flight

$127

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

5h 55m

02/28/2027

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Harbin departs on 02/28/2027, is operated by Spring Airlines and costs $127

The fastest flight

2h 45m

Fastest flight from Shanghai to Harbin takes 2h 45m

Direct flights

Several times a week

There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, and Sa

Earliest flight

6:55 AM

Latest flight

9:50 PM

Average flight duration

2h 52m

Direct flights count

148

Distance

1678km

Timezone difference

0h

The distance between Shanghai and Harbin is 1678km (1040 miles). The average flight duration is 2h 52m. There are 148 direct flights from Shanghai to Harbin. Shanghai and Harbin are in the same time zone. Flights from Shanghai begin at 6:55 AM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 9:50 PM

Remember that on average the ideal time to book flights is 2 months before departure!

Airfare from Shanghai to Harbin by month

In different months, ticket prices from Shanghai to Harbin vary: minimum — $53 (November 2026), maximum — $342 (May 2027). Typically, the flight costs $156–$318.

November 2026

Lowest price

on average:

$53

May 2027

Highest price

on average:

$342

Avg Price

Price dynamics

Ticket prices for Shanghai — Harbin follow a predictable curve: rise, peak, and decline. This typical seasonal pattern lets you plan your purchase to avoid overpaying.

Cheaper and more expensive periods

Prices rise from October 2026 to January 2027 (+75%), then decline from January 2027 to March 2027 (42%). The cheapest tickets are in October 2026–November 2026 (averaging $53), while the priciest are in May 2027–June 2027 ($284).

Best time to buy

For savings, plan your flight for October 2026–November 2026 — you could save up to 81%. Try to avoid May 2027–June 2027 when possible: prices are at their highest then.

Price predictability

Price spread on this route is 70.3%. Costs depend heavily on the season, so flexibility in choosing your departure month is especially valuable here.

Airlines operating on route

The route Shanghai — Harbin is served by many carriers — 5 in total, including Spring Airlines, Yangtze River Express, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Air China. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $54) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

Spring Airlines

starting at $54

Yangtze River Express

starting at $72

Juneyao Airlines

starting at $95

China Southern Airlines

starting at $110

Air China

starting at $230

Non-stop flights from Shanghai to Harbin

A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to Harbin, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.

Shanghai — Harbin

SHA — HRB

02/28/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C6803

starting at $54

Shanghai — Harbin

SHA — HRB

03/15/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C6803

starting at $55

Shanghai — Harbin

SHA — HRB

02/18/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C6803

starting at $57

Shanghai — Harbin

SHA — HRB

02/24/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C6803

starting at $57

Shanghai — Harbin

SHA — HRB

10/27/2026

Departure

Direct flight

9C6803

starting at $71

Shanghai — Harbin

SHA — HRB

11/16/2026

Departure

Direct flight

9C6803

starting at $72

Shanghai — Harbin

SHA — HRB

11/22/2026

Departure

Direct flight

Y87507

starting at $72

Shanghai — Harbin

SHA — HRB

11/28/2026

Departure

Direct flight

9C6189

starting at $73

Shanghai — Harbin

SHA — HRB

11/29/2026

Departure

Direct flight

9C6189

starting at $74

Shanghai — Harbin

SHA — HRB

10/19/2026

Departure

Direct flight

9C8859

starting at $75

Schedule of direct flights from Shanghai to Harbin

All 5 airlines on the Shanghai — Harbin route operate on a daily basis: Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, and Juneyao Airlines fly every day.

Spring Airlines

Every day

starting at $72

China Southern Airlines

Every day

starting at $99

China Eastern Airlines

Every day

starting at $92

Air China

Every day

starting at $100

Juneyao Airlines

Every day

starting at $91

Shanghai airports overview

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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PVG

33km

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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SHA

14km

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Harbin airports overview

Harbin Taiping International Airport

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HRB

Serves Harbin and Heilongjiang province, handling domestic and international flights to major Chinese cities and Northeast Asia; convenient for the city center and the annual ice and snow festival.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.

What is the cheapest price for flights from Shanghai to Harbin?

The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Harbin according to data for the last 48 hours costs $54

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Shanghai — Harbin?

Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Harbin is 2 months before departure.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Shanghai to Harbin?

Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Harbin can be found flying in these months: November, February, October.

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Harbin?

The fastest flights from Shanghai to Harbin start from 2 hours 45 minutes in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from Shanghai to Harbin?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Harbin: Spring Airlines, Yangtze River Express

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Shanghai to Harbin

We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.

Shanghai — Harbin

October 22

Spring Airlines

$71

Alternative routes

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Cheapest one way flight

$54

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

2h 55m

02/28/2027

The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Harbin departs on 02/28/2027, is operated by Spring Airlines and costs $54

Cheapest round trip flight

$127

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

5h 55m

02/28/2027

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Harbin departs on 02/28/2027, is operated by Spring Airlines and costs $127

The fastest flight

2h 45m

Fastest flight from Shanghai to Harbin takes 2h 45m

Direct flights

Several times a week

There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, and Sa

Earliest flight

6:55 AM

Latest flight

9:50 PM

Average flight duration

2h 52m

Direct flights count

148

Distance

1678km

Timezone difference

0h

Price dynamics

Ticket prices for Shanghai — Harbin follow a predictable curve: rise, peak, and decline. This typical seasonal pattern lets you plan your purchase to avoid overpaying.

Cheaper and more expensive periods

Best time to buy

For savings, plan your flight for October 2026–November 2026 — you could save up to 81%. Try to avoid May 2027–June 2027 when possible: prices are at their highest then.

Price predictability

Price spread on this route is 70.3%. Costs depend heavily on the season, so flexibility in choosing your departure month is especially valuable here.

Shanghai — Harbin

SHA — HRB

02/28/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C6803

starting at $54

Shanghai — Harbin

SHA — HRB

03/15/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C6803

starting at $55

Shanghai — Harbin

SHA — HRB

02/18/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C6803

starting at $57

Shanghai — Harbin

SHA — HRB

02/24/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C6803

starting at $57

Shanghai — Harbin

SHA — HRB

10/27/2026

Departure

Direct flight

9C6803

starting at $71

Shanghai — Harbin

SHA — HRB

11/16/2026

Departure

Direct flight

9C6803

starting at $72

Shanghai — Harbin

SHA — HRB

11/22/2026

Departure

Direct flight

Y87507

starting at $72

Shanghai — Harbin

SHA — HRB

11/28/2026

Departure

Direct flight

9C6189

starting at $73

Shanghai — Harbin

SHA — HRB

11/29/2026

Departure

Direct flight

9C6189

starting at $74

Shanghai — Harbin

SHA — HRB

10/19/2026

Departure

Direct flight

9C8859

starting at $75

Spring Airlines

Every day

starting at $72

China Southern Airlines

Every day

starting at $99

China Eastern Airlines

Every day

starting at $92

Air China

Every day

starting at $100

Juneyao Airlines

Every day

starting at $91

What is the cheapest price for flights from Shanghai to Harbin?

The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Harbin according to data for the last 48 hours costs $54

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Shanghai — Harbin?

Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Harbin is 2 months before departure.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Shanghai to Harbin?

Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Harbin can be found flying in these months: November, February, October.

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Harbin?

The fastest flights from Shanghai to Harbin start from 2 hours 45 minutes in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from Shanghai to Harbin?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Harbin: Spring Airlines, Yangtze River Express

Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Harbin

Compare airlines, prices, and flight durations for your trip

Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Harbin

Cheapest one way flight

$54

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

2h 55m

02/28/2027

Cheapest round trip flight

$127

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

5h 55m

02/28/2027

The fastest flight

2h 45m

Direct flights

Several times a week

Earliest flight

6:55 AM

Latest flight

9:50 PM

Average flight duration

2h 52m

Direct flights count

148

Distance

1678km

Timezone difference

0h

Airfare from Shanghai to Harbin by month

November 2026

on average:

$53

May 2027

on average:

$342

Price dynamics

Cheaper and more expensive periods

Best time to buy

Price predictability

Airlines operating on route

Non-stop flights from Shanghai to Harbin

Schedule of direct flights from Shanghai to Harbin

Shanghai airports overview

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Harbin airports overview

Harbin Taiping International Airport

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Shanghai to Harbin

Alternative routes

Cheapest one way flight

$54

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

2h 55m

02/28/2027

Cheapest round trip flight

$127

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

5h 55m

02/28/2027

The fastest flight

2h 45m

Direct flights

Several times a week

Earliest flight

6:55 AM

Latest flight

9:50 PM

Average flight duration

2h 52m

Direct flights count

148

Distance

1678km

Timezone difference