Cheap flights from Shanghai (Hongqiao) (SHA)

Shanghai's domestic-focused inner-city airport

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport lies around 13 km west of central Shanghai and handles the city's main domestic and short-haul international traffic. The integrated transport hub combines the airport with high-speed rail. China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines run the largest operations alongside Air China and Juneyao Air, with frequent flights to Beijing, Guangzhou, Tokyo Haneda and Seoul Gimpo.

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Airlines flying from Shanghai (Hongqiao) (SHA)

Major carriers: China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines, Air China, Juneyao Air, Spring Airlines. Low-cost carriers: Spring Airlines, Juneyao Air.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there international flights from Hongqiao?
Yes, but only short-haul. SHA serves Tokyo Haneda (HND), Seoul Gimpo (GMP), Taipei Songshan (TSA) and Hong Kong (HKG) on dedicated routes; long-haul international goes from Pudong (PVG). Flightmussy's multi-airport origin filter searches Shanghai (PVG, SHA) together so you see all options at once.
How far is Hongqiao Airport from central Shanghai?
SHA is around 13 km west of central Shanghai, just 20-30 minutes by taxi or 30 minutes on metro Line 2 or Line 10. The airport is integrated with Hongqiao high-speed railway station. Flightmussy is free and signup-free, handy for last-minute weekend domestic bookings.
Which airlines fly out of Shanghai Hongqiao?
China Eastern and its subsidiary Shanghai Airlines dominate at SHA, with strong presence from Air China, Juneyao Air, Spring Airlines and Hainan Airlines on domestic routes. Flightmussy compares all of them and surfaces LCC fares from Spring and Juneyao that Google Flights tends to push down the list.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao?
Mid-week flights in March, April and early November are typically the cheapest from SHA, while Lunar New Year and the October Golden Week are by far the most expensive. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap visualises this so you can quickly spot the calmest, cheapest weeks for both domestic and regional trips.

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