Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Harbin — $53

The route Shanghai — Harbin is served by many carriers — 5 in total, including Spring Airlines, Yangtze River Express, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, and China Southern Airlines. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $53) 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.

Shanghai has two main airports serving different needs. Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) is the principal international hub, handling most long-haul and full-service carriers as well as cargo; it’s located about 30–40 km east of the city center, with express train journeys to downtown taking roughly 30–45 minutes and fares usually in the moderate range for airport rail, while taxis can take 45–60 minutes depending on traffic. Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) functions more as a domestic and regional gateway, favored by budget and business travelers on short-haul routes; it sits much closer to the center (around 10–15 km), reachable by metro in about 20–30 minutes for modest fares, or by taxi in 20–40 minutes. Pros: PVG offers extensive international connections and modern facilities; Hongqiao is convenient for quick city access and transfers. Cons: PVG can be farther and subject to longer transfer times and peak traffic; Hongqiao has fewer long-haul options and can be busy during peak domestic periods.

Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) is the region’s main international gateway and typically handles a mix of full-service carriers and low-cost airlines, serving domestic routes and seasonal international flights to Russia, Korea and Japan. It’s about 37 km (roughly 45–60 minutes by car) from downtown Harbin; taxis and ride-hailing are common (fares can vary by time of day), while airport shuttle buses and occasional intercity buses provide cheaper transfers in roughly 60–90 minutes. Trains are not directly linked to the terminal, so expect ground transport. Pros: modern terminal facilities and decent route variety in peak seasons; cons: longer transfer times to the city and fewer year-round international connections compared with larger Chinese hubs.

In different months, ticket prices from Shanghai to Harbin vary: minimum — $84 (November 2026), maximum — $111 (July 2026). Typically, the flight costs $100–$215.