Cheap Flights from Honolulu (HNL) to Shanghai (SHA)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Honolulu to Shanghai (HNL-SHA)?

  Based on Trip.com data, ZIPAIR offers one-way fares as low as US$345 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. HNL to PVG on Mon, Jul 6), while Alaska Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$880 departing on Thu, May 21 and returning on Wed, May 27.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Honolulu to Shanghai?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Honolulu to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Air Premia Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• When is the best time to book flights from Honolulu to Shanghai?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Honolulu to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Honolulu to Shanghai?

  To find best deals on flights from Honolulu to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Jul 6, with one-way flights priced at just US$345.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is ZIPAIR.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Honolulu (HNL) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Honolulu to Shanghai is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Honolulu to Shanghai on?

  After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Honolulu to Shanghai on May 20, 2026 with Korean Air, with prices starting at US$961.

• Which airports can I fly to for Shanghai from Honolulu?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Honolulu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (HNL-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

• Is there any time difference between Honolulu and Shanghai?

  The time difference between Shanghai and Honolulu is 18h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Honolulu to Shanghai?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.