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Flights from Shanghai to Hangzhou

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Hangzhou (HGH) take about 42m (166 km). China Eastern flies it. Lowest fare seen: $71 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Hangzhou

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Peaceful scene featuring a boat on West Lake with Leifeng Pagoda in Hangzhou, China. — arriving in Hangzhou

Airport transfer

HGH → Hangzhou, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Air Canada airplane being serviced at Shanghai Pudong Airport. Busy tarmac with multiple aircraft. — lounges at Shanghai Pudong Airport

Shanghai Pudong Airport · 16 lounges

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Airlines flying Shanghai to Hangzhou

Carriers on PVG–HGH according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen

Shanghai to Hangzhou fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $71 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$7530 Oct 2026 · China Eastern	—
Nov 2026	$716 Nov 2026 · China Eastern	—
Dec 2026	$7610 Dec 2026 · China Eastern	—
Jan 2027	$7520 Jan 2027 · China Eastern	—
Mar 2027	$7623 Mar 2027 · China Eastern	—
Apr 2027	—	$251 · 1 stop8 Apr 2027
Sept 2027	—	$255 · 1 stop17 Sept 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $71 for November 2026, $75 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Shanghai to Hangzhou, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Shanghai to Hangzhou flights

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Hangzhou?

A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Hangzhou (HGH) takes about 42m, covering 166 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Shanghai from Hangzhou by air?

The great-circle distance between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is 166 km (103 miles), a short-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Hangzhou?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–HGH route include China Eastern. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Shanghai to Hangzhou cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–HGH was $71 USD with China Eastern (nonstop), departing 6 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Hangzhou?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $71 one-way, against $255 for September 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Do I need a visa to travel from China to Hangzhou?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Hangzhou visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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