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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport? If you want to travel to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport next month, round-trip fares start from AED 1,564. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Shanghai.AED 1,465 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 3, returning Mon, Aug 17.Round-trip flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Zayed International on Mon, Aug 3, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, Aug 17, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,465, select.

Shanghai.AED 1,539 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 29, returning Sat, Aug 8.Round-trip flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Zayed International on Wed, Jul 29, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, Aug 8, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,539, select.

Shanghai.AED 1,553 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jun 27, returning Wed, Jul 8.Round-trip flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Zayed International on Sat, Jun 27, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, Jul 8, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,553, select.

Shanghai.AED 1,564 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jun 6, returning Sat, Jun 13.Round-trip flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Zayed International on Sat, Jun 6, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, Jun 13, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,564, select.

Shanghai.AED 1,564 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 22, returning Tue, Jul 28.Round-trip flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Zayed International on Wed, Jul 22, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, Jul 28, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,564, select.

Shanghai.AED 1,652 per passenger.Departing Sat, Aug 29, returning Wed, Sep 9.Round-trip flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Zayed International on Sat, Aug 29, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, Sep 9, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,652, select.

Shanghai.AED 1,776 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 15, returning Tue, Dec 29.Round-trip flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Dubai on Tue, Dec 15, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, Dec 29, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,776, select.

Shanghai.AED 1,776 per passenger.Departing Sat, Oct 31, returning Tue, Nov 3.Round-trip flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Dubai on Sat, Oct 31, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, Nov 3, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,776, select.

Shanghai.AED 1,781 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 30, returning Sat, Dec 5.Round-trip flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Dubai on Mon, Nov 30, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, Dec 5, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,781, select.

Shanghai.AED 1,792 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 17, returning Sun, Nov 22.Round-trip flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Dubai on Tue, Nov 17, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, Nov 22, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,792, select.

Shanghai.AED 1,830 per passenger.Departing Sun, Oct 11, returning Sun, Oct 18.Round-trip flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Dubai on Sun, Oct 11, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, Oct 18, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,830, select.

Shanghai.AED 1,939 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 25, returning Sat, Oct 3.Round-trip flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Dubai on Fri, Sep 25, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, Oct 3, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,939, select.

Shanghai.AED 2,133 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 16, returning Wed, Sep 23.Round-trip flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Dubai on Wed, Sep 16, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, Sep 23, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,133, select.

Shanghai.AED 2,533 per passenger.Departing Wed, Dec 30, returning Mon, Jan 4.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Dubai on Wed, Dec 30, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, Jan 4, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,533, select.

Shanghai.AED 2,567 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jan 17, returning Sun, Jan 24.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Dubai on Sun, Jan 17, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, Jan 24, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,567, select.

Shanghai.AED 2,948 per passenger.Departing Mon, Feb 1, returning Mon, Feb 15.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Dubai on Mon, Feb 1, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, Feb 15, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,948, select.

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Airports near Shanghai

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14km from central Shanghai

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines offer direct flights to Shanghai Hongqiao?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Shanghai Hongqiao. But we found flights with one or more stops from AED 1,465.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao is usually August.

How can I find the best flight deal to Shanghai Hongqiao?

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Can I get a direct flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between United Arab Emirates and Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How much are round-trip flights to Shanghai Hongqiao?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Shanghai Hongqiao is AED 1,465. 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.

Can I get a better flight deal if I fly to another airport near Shanghai?

Although Shanghai Pudong Airport is also nearby, it looks like Shanghai Hongqiao Airport has the cheapest price.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport is Monday, August 3, 2026.

When is the best time to book flights to Shanghai?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with to Shanghai?

Currently, Air China offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Hongqiao.

Flying to Shanghai Hongqiao

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	AED 1,465
Cheapest month to fly	August

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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 AED 859. A return plane ticket to SHA right now is AED 1,465.
Never miss out on a deal by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to SHA. We'll keep an eye on it for you, sending notifications when fares go down.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to secure the lowest price on tickets to Shanghai, where Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located, if you book early. Airlines tend to offer some awesome early bird deals.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Shanghai by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This lets you compare fares for all the nearest airports at your destination and departure points and could help you save money.
Search for plane tickets to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport that include a stop. Indirect routes are often cheaper. After your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.

Best time to go to Shanghai

May is generally the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Shanghai.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to SHA, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
Head to Shanghai in January if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to SHA, but also when fares are likely to be more expensive.
Travel in December if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Shanghai are typically more affordable.
Check the weather before you go. August is the warmest time of year in Shanghai, averaging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from about -1ºC (30ºF) to 10ºC (50ºF).
With three days of rain on average, October is the driest month in Shanghai.
The wettest time of year is July. Visit then and you can expect to get around 13 days of rainfall.

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

Skip the layovers and get to Shanghai in one easy hop. Take a direct flight to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport with one of these popular airlines:
If you want to jet away with the carrier with the fewest delays, book your SHA plane ticket with Tianjin Airlines. Up to 100% of its flights into this hub land when expected.
SHA is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to SHA:
If you're catching an onward flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport or traveling home from there, you're likely to stay on schedule. Up to 85% of all flights out of SHA land when they're supposed to.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.

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

The distance from SHA to central Shanghai is about 14 kilometers.
You'll reach the center in around 30 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to SHA.
Expect the ride to take roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Shanghai comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to add to your short list:

Shanghai highlights

Put these leading sights high on your must-see list after hopping off your flight to Shanghai:
- Shanghai Museum: A perfect spot to begin your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 0.32 kilometers southeast of the city center in Huangpu.
- Garden Bridge: Find your way to this park when you're ready for a slower rhythm in Shanghai. It's roughly 2 kilometers northeast of the center in Huangpu.
- The Bund Sightseeing Avenue: This will also be a trip highlight. A top landmark, it's around 2 kilometers northeast of the center of Shanghai in Huangpu.

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

The nearby city of Suzhou is about 88 kilometers from SHA. The drive to the center in a cab or ride-share usually takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.

Traveling from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Kunshan

Kunshan is about 40 kilometers from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport if that's where your trip takes you.
The drive time to Kunshan is roughly 1 hour.

Explore more of China

There are plenty more places to explore in China, starting with Nanjing. Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall are must-visits in this city, which is around 257 kilometers west of Shanghai. Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is the major airport in Nanjing.
Another city in China that will quickly win you over is Suzhou. From Shanghai, it's roughly 72 kilometers west and offers highlights like Humble Administrator's Garden and Lingering Garden. Swing by Pingjiang Road too.
Or take off to Puyang, about 241 kilometers southwest of Shanghai. Xuanlushan Scenic Area, Xianhua Mountain and Minsheng Flower Sea are just the start of reasons to go.