Flying from Atlanta to Shanghai: what you need to know
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is Atlanta's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Atlanta to Shanghai taking off from here.
When landing in Shanghai, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are the major entry points.
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is 12 hours ahead of Atlanta.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your Atlanta to Shanghai flight.
Flying during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Shanghai
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Atlanta to Shanghai flights if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Atlanta to Shanghai across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Flying from Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for Atlanta to Shanghai flights departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Haneda Airport (HND)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
The journey from central Atlanta to ATL takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a convenient hotel near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Atlanta to Shanghai, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
76.64% of flights leaving from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
ATL's address is 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Arriving in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai takes about 50 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to PVG if you have a late flight from Atlanta to Shanghai. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car and explore corners of Shanghai that aren't in every guidebook. Browse the options available from Hertz.
To lock in the lowest rate, book your ride from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices usually increase as your departure date approaches.
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
After your flight from Atlanta to Shanghai has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Shanghai is approximately 13 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near SHA. Kick back after your Atlanta to Shanghai flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Why work around someone else's schedule? Grab a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car and take charge of your own adventure. Reserve your wheels here with Hertz.
Get the vehicle you prefer, not just what's left, by booking your ride from SHA ahead of your arrival. You'll also avoid paying more than you have to, especially during busy airport times.
You can find Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Shanghai
April is the most popular month for flights from Atlanta to Shanghai. To skip the crowds, head to Shanghai in April.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Book your Atlanta to Shanghai ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap flights from Atlanta to Shanghai around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Shanghai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Shanghai right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Atlanta to Shanghai:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Shanghai itinerary.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Suzhou is another standout destination in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No journey is complete without a visit to Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.
