Flights to Shanghai Pudong

How to find cheap flights to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

• Rs157,551 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to PVG, the lowest fare is Rs85,697.

• Book when it's best with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to PVG changes.

• Book as early as possible. You might even be able to land some excellent early bird deals on tickets to Shanghai, where Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located.

• Widen your search for cheap flights to Shanghai by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This allows you to browse fares for all the airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help you save money.

• Search for plane tickets to Shanghai Pudong International Airport that have a stop or two. Taking an indirect route can help you save. Once your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.

Best time to go to Shanghai

• May is usually the cheapest month to catch a flight to Shanghai.

• If you're flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to PVG.

• If you'd love to experience Shanghai at its liveliest, book your flights to PVG for July. Going on holiday during peak seasons often means more to see and do compared to other times.

• The quietest time of the year to go is April. Lock in your plane tickets to Shanghai then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.

• The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider the type of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Shanghai is warmest in August, with averages of between 23ºC and 34ºC.

• Ranging from -1ºC to 10ºC, January sees the lowest temperatures.

• October gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With three days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Shanghai.

• July brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 14 days of rainfall if you're in town then.

Flying to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): What you need to know

• Skip the layovers and get to Shanghai in a single hop. Book a direct flight to Shanghai Pudong International Airport with one of these major airlines:

  • China Eastern

  • Juneyao Airlines

  • Shanghai Airlines

• If you want to jet away with the most consistently on-time carrier, book your PVG plane ticket with Uni Air. Up to 100% of its flights into this hub arrive according to schedule.

• The timezone at PVG is UTC+8.

• Eager to get some sleep after your flight to PVG? These hotels close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport offer the perfect place to relax and recharge:

  • Vienna International Hotel Shanghai Pudong International Toursim Resort Airport

  • Jinjiang Inn Select (Shanghai Pudong Airport)

  • Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Shanghai Pudong Airport

• Travel beyond Shanghai and discover places outside the typical highlights with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a car hire in PVG from Hertz.

• Shanghai Pudong International Airport has an on-time rating of 78%, which shows how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be helpful to know if you're planning a tight connection or need to be somewhere soon after you land.

• Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.

Getting to central Shanghai from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

• Central Shanghai is about 56 kilometres from PVG.

• You'll reach the centre in around 50 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to PVG.

• The right hotel can upgrade your whole experience. Grab a room at one of these guest-approved picks in Shanghai:

  • Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

  • Starr Hotel Shanghai (Shanghai Railway Station)

  • Dayin International Youth Hostel - Near East Nanjing Road & People's Square & The Bund -Large Social Area -Bar -Café -Gym -Free Laundry Luggage Storage -Currency Exchange -24H Front Desk -English Service

Shanghai highlights

• Hop off your flight to Shanghai and head directly for these popular attractions:

  • 外滩建筑群: Around 2 kilometres north-east of the centre in Huangpu, this landmark offers a lasting first impression of the city.

  • Garden Bridge: Find a nice place to sit and enjoy some time out here while exploring Shanghai. This park is roughly 2 kilometres north-east of the centre in Huangpu.

  • Shanghai Museum: Take on this landmark next. Around 0.32 kilometres south-east of the city centre in Huangpu, it's also worth a visit to get the full Shanghai experience.

How to get to Suzhou from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

• The nearby city of Suzhou is about 137 kilometres from PVG. Reaching the centre by cab or ride-share will take around 1 hour 55 minutes.

Travelling from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Kunshan

• Kunshan is about 80 kilometres from Shanghai Pudong International Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.

• Getting there by car will take you roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.

Explore more of China

• Feel like exploring more? Nanjing is an essential stop in China. It's about 306 kilometres west of Shanghai and features Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall. The closest airport to this city is Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

• Another city in China that has plenty of appeal is Suzhou. From Shanghai, it's roughly 121 kilometres west and serves up highlights like Humble Administrator's Garden and Lingering Garden. Spend a little time at Pingjiang Road too.

• About 257 kilometres south-west of Shanghai, Puyang is worth going out of your way for. A few great reasons to visit include Poet Town, 江南第一家郑义门古建筑群 and Xuanlushan Scenic Area.