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Flights from Shanghai to Harbin

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Harbin (HRB) take about 2h 34m (1,655 km). Spring Airlines, China Eastern and China Southern Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $56 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Shanghai to Harbin

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

✈ Spring Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen✈ China Southern Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Juneyao Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Shanghai to Harbin fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Mar 2027, from $55 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$6627 Oct 2026 · Spring Airlines—
Nov 2026$7319 Nov 2026 · Spring Airlines—
Dec 2026$908 Dec 2026 · Spring Airlines—
Jan 2027$13511 Jan 2027 · Spring Airlines—
Feb 2027$5624 Feb 2027 · Spring Airlines—
Mar 2027$552 Mar 2027 · Spring Airlines—
Apr 2027$22612 Apr 2027—

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $55 in March 2027, against $66 for October 2026.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Shanghai to Harbin, 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 Harbin flights

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Harbin?
A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Harbin (HRB) takes about 2h 34m, covering 1,655 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 Harbin by air?
The great-circle distance between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Harbin Taiping International Airport is 1,655 km (1,028 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Harbin?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–HRB route include Spring Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern Airlines and Juneyao Airlines. 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 Harbin cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–HRB was $56 USD with Spring Airlines (nonstop), departing 9 Mar 2027, 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 Harbin?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in March 2027 were cheapest, from $55 one-way, against $226 for April 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from China to Harbin?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Harbin 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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