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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Harbin Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $265. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao to Harbin

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai Hongqiao to Harbin flights are currently cheapest in September.

Direct flights from Shanghai Hongqiao to Harbin

Shanghai Hongqiao to Harbin: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Shanghai Hongqiao to Harbin below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Harbin.

Shanghai to Harbin: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$265
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time3 hrs, 10 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week21

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao to Harbin: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Shanghai Hongqiao to Harbin is $265. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao to Harbin.
China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines and Xiamen Airlines fly direct from Shanghai Hongqiao to Harbin.
There are 21 flights per week flying from Shanghai Hongqiao to Harbin, as of August 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao to Harbin is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Harbin Airport on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 10 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Harbin but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Harbin is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, China Eastern offers the cheapest flight tickets to Harbin.

Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) to Harbin Airport (HRB): what you need to know

  • Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Harbin Airport.

  • Harbin's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Shanghai.

  • Every week, there are 20 Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Harbin Airport flights.

  • To ensure you get on your SHA to HRB flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.

  • China Eastern offers direct flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Harbin Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Harbin — and maybe even more of China if your schedule allows.

  • Most travelers choose to fly with China Eastern on this route.

  • Juneyao Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating SHA to HRB flights. A dependable 89.08% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Harbin Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between SHA and HRB:

    • Beijing Capital Airport

    • Beijing Daxing Airport

    • Qingdao Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) to Harbin Airport (HRB)

  • $116 is currently the best price for a one-way Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Harbin Airport flight. Return flights start at $265. These fares may change based on demand and availability.

  • It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from SHA to HRB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.

  • If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Harbin Airport.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SHA to HRB by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Harbin Airport.

Handy information about Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)

  • SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

  • Shanghai Hongqiao Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SHA land on schedule 85% of the time.

  • Shanghai Hongqiao Airport is around 14 kilometers from central Shanghai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.

  • Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near SHA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Harbin Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Harbin Airport (HRB)

Getting from Harbin Airport (HRB) to central Harbin

  • You'll find HRB at Yingbin 1st Rd.

  • Harbin Airport is approximately 40 kilometers from central Harbin. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.

  • It takes roughly 55 minutes if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Harbin Airport (HRB)

  • April is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Harbin Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Harbin in March.

  • The warmest month in Harbin is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Harbin Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January has average temperatures of between -27ºC (-17ºF) and -9ºC (16ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SHA to HRB around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of China

  • You've visited Harbin, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Journey around 241 kilometers south-west to Changchun to check off its must-visit sights. From Changchun Film Studio to Jingyuetan Ski Resort and Zoological and Botanical Garden of Changchun, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Jilin is another well-known destination in China and is around 209 kilometers south of Harbin. No journey is complete without a visit to Lotus Temple, Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park and Longtan Mountain.

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