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$453+ Cheap flights from Honolulu (HNL) to Shanghai, China

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HNL — SHA
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Honolulu to Shanghai are usually found in March or April, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Honolulu to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Honolulu (HNL) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$823
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$453
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$839
From Honolulu to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from Honolulu to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Honolulu to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/222:10 pmHNL - PVG
1 stop16h 25mANA
Tue 11/112:30 amPVG - HNL
1 stop25h 25mANA
Deal found 4/29$823
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1912:15 pmHNL - PVG
1 stop31h 45mJapan Airlines
Mon 5/261:15 pmPVG - HNL
1 stop15h 30mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/29$841
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/194:05 pmHNL - SHA
1 stop25h 20mJapan Airlines
Mon 5/2612:50 pmSHA - HNL
1 stop15h 30mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/29$884
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2312:40 pmHNL - PVG
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/72:25 amPVG - HNL
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$885
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1211:50 amHNL - PVG
1 stop15h 05mAsiana Airlines
Thu 7/108:35 amPVG - HNL
1 stop20h 05mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/29$986
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1111:50 amHNL - SHA
1 stop35h 10mAsiana Airlines
Sat 6/216:10 pmSHA - HNL
1 stop34h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,080
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/111:50 pmHNL - SHA
1 stop28h 25mANA
Wed 6/181:35 pmSHA - HNL
1 stop14h 45mANA
Deal found 4/29$1,093
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/138:20 amHNL - SHA
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/206:50 amSHA - HNL
3 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,245
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2310:30 pmHNL - SHA
2 stops30h 10mAir China
Fri 6/65:30 pmSHA - HNL
2 stops35h 47mAir China
Deal found 4/29$1,749
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/151:10 pmHNL - PVG
2 stops33h 15mCathay Pacific
Tue 5/277:05 pmPVG - HNL
3 stops32h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$2,006
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2211:15 amHNL - PVG
2 stops36h 50mSingapore Airlines
Tue 11/1112:10 amPVG - HNL
2 stops63h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/28$2,108
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/1911:45 pmHNL - SHA
2 stops42h 20mCathay Pacific
Fri 7/254:50 pmSHA - HNL
3 stops34h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$2,275

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Honolulu to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Honolulu to Shanghai that are best for you.

Fly from

Honolulu

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HonoluluShanghai

HNL - PVG

HNLPVG

Honolulu

Mon 5/19

12:15 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/26

1:15 pm-10:45 am

1 stop15h 30m

$841

HonoluluShanghai

HNL - SHA

HNLSHA

Honolulu

Mon 5/19

4:05 pm-11:25 am

1 stop25h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/26

12:50 pm-10:20 am

1 stop15h 30m

$884

HonoluluShanghai

HNL - PVG

HNLPVG

Honolulu

Fri 5/23

12:40 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 6/7

2:25 am-7:45 am

1 stop23h 20m

$885

HonoluluShanghai

HNL - PVG

HNLPVG

Honolulu

Wed 6/11

1:50 pm-12:35 am

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/18

1:05 pm-8:30 am

1 stop13h 25m

$957

HonoluluShanghai

HNL - PVG

HNLPVG

Honolulu

Thu 6/12

11:50 am-8:55 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/10

8:35 am-10:40 am

1 stop20h 05m

$986

HonoluluShanghai

HNL - SHA

HNLSHA

Honolulu

Wed 6/11

11:50 am-5:00 pm

1 stop35h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/21

6:10 pm-10:10 am

1 stop34h 00m

$1,080

HonoluluShanghai

HNL - SHA

HNLSHA

Honolulu

Wed 6/11

1:50 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/18

1:35 pm-10:20 am

1 stop14h 45m

$1,093

HonoluluShanghai

HNL - SHA

HNLSHA

Honolulu

Fri 6/13

8:20 am-9:20 am

2 stops31h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 6/20

6:50 am-10:35 am

3 stops21h 45m

$1,245

HonoluluShanghai

HNL - SHA

HNLSHA

Honolulu

Fri 5/23

10:30 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops30h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 6/6

5:30 pm-11:17 am

2 stops35h 47m

$1,749

HonoluluShanghai

HNL - PVG

HNLPVG

Honolulu

Thu 5/15

1:10 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops33h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/27

7:05 pm-9:55 am

3 stops32h 50m

$2,006

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Best time to book a flight from Honolulu to Shanghai

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Honolulu to Shanghai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Honolulu to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Honolulu to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 32 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Honolulu to Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Honolulu to Shanghai?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to Shanghai (average of $1,167). Flying from Honolulu to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Honolulu to Shanghai, such as Japan Airlines, ANA and Asiana Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
ANA
8.3
Very good
852 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
442 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Honolulu to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Honolulu to Shanghai?

    Honolulu (HNL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Honolulu to Shanghai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Shanghai from Honolulu; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Honolulu airport to Shanghai. It is only a 4.4 mi journey to Honolulu (HNL) from Honolulu’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Honolulu to Shanghai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Honolulu to Shanghai round-trip from $823. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Japan Airlines, from $841, and Asiana Airlines, from $986. These flights start at 18% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Honolulu to Shanghai one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Honolulu to Shanghai are Asiana Airlines ($544), ANA ($613), and Japan Airlines ($857).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Honolulu to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Honolulu to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Honolulu to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Honolulu to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Honolulu to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Honolulu to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Honolulu to Shanghai?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to Shanghai (average of $1,167). Flying from Honolulu to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Honolulu to Shanghai

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Honolulu to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Japan AirlinesCheapest$759Average$1,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
ANACheapest$793Average$986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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