Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai (SHA) flights
4 airlines fly nonstop from Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai (SHA): Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. The two airports are 764 miles (1,230 km) apart. Cathay Pacific is in oneworld and China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Xiamen, Guangzhou and Fuzhou and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from HKG to SHA
- Cathay Pacificoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Hong Kong AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Shanghai AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book HKG to SHA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Cathay Pacific
- American AAdvantageBooks Cathay Pacific
- British Airways ClubBooks Cathay Pacific
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Cathay Pacific
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Cathay Pacific
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Cathay Pacific
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Cathay Pacific
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Cathay Pacific
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Cathay Pacific
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
HKG to SHA with one stop
14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Xiamen (XMN)Cathay Pacific, then Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 4 more
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- Via Guangzhou (CAN)Cathay Pacific, then Spring Airlines, Air China and 5 more
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- Via Fuzhou (FOC)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
- Via Changsha (CSX)Cathay Pacific, then Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 2 more+1
- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Guilin (KWL)Greater Bay Airlines, then Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern AirlinesHB
- Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole way
- Via Zhengzhou (CGO)Cathay Pacific, then Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines
- Via Nanning (NNG)Shenzhen Airlines, then China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 1 more
- Via Qingdao (TAO)Shandong Airlines the whole way
QW+1 - Via Jinan (TNA)Shandong Airlines the whole way
- Via Sanya (SYX)Hong Kong Airlines and HK Express, then Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and 1 more
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Air China the whole way+2+4
- Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines the whole way+1
HKG to SHA: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from HKG to SHA?
Cathay Pacific (oneworld), China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Hong Kong Airlines and Shanghai Airlines fly nonstop from Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai (SHA).
How far is Hong Kong from Shanghai by plane?
Hong Kong (HKG) and Shanghai (SHA) are 764 miles (1,230 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book HKG to SHA award flights?
17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does HKG to SHA cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for HKG to SHA with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Hong Kong and Shanghai?
The most direct connections are through Xiamen (XMN), Guangzhou (CAN), Fuzhou (FOC), Changsha (CSX) and Wuhan (WUH). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Xiamen Airlines through Fuzhou.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.