Flying from Harbin Airport (HRB) to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Harbin Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Harbin.
Each week, there are 14 Harbin Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as soon as possible, pick the 13:10 China Eastern Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 19:25 with China Eastern Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to catch your HRB to SHA flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
China Eastern offers direct flights from Harbin Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Shanghai — and maybe even more of China if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with China Eastern on this route.
China Eastern is the most punctual carrier that operates HRB to SHA flights. An impressive 88.38% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Harbin Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between HRB and SHA:
Qingdao Airport
Yantai Airport
Weihai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Harbin Airport (HRB) to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
Right now, $215 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Harbin Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $567. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from HRB to SHA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Harbin Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from HRB to SHA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Harbin Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.
Handy information about Harbin Airport (HRB)
You'll find HRB at Yingbin 1st Rd.
Harbin Airport has a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from HRB land on schedule 89% of the time.
Harbin Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Harbin. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 55 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to HRB? If you've booked an early flight from Harbin Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
Consider booking a hotel near SHA if you have a late Harbin Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Set your own pace with a Shanghai Hongqiao Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Shanghai that most tourists miss.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices typically go up closer to your travel date.
Getting from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) to central Shanghai
The address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to the centre of Shanghai has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
April is the busiest month for flights from Harbin Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Shanghai in March.
Before locking in your flight from Harbin Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HRB to SHA in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC and 10ºC then.
Explore more of China
Shanghai has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
If you're eager to discover another corner of China, consider Suzhou, roughly 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road are key reasons to visit.