Travelling from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Brisbane Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 25 minutes.
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, making Shanghai two hours behind Brisbane.
Take your pick of six weekly Brisbane Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights. The 11:00 departure with China Eastern Airlines is the earliest you can take. China Eastern Airlines operates the last service of the day at 11:10.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your BNE to PVG flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
China Eastern is your gateway to discovering Shanghai (and maybe even some other great parts of China!). Browse the direct flights from Brisbane Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is China Eastern.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for BNE to PVG flights is China Eastern.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Brisbane Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between BNE and PVG include:
Guangzhou Airport
Incheon International Airport
Sydney Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight is Rs87,523. A round-trip fare right now is Rs158,121. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book one month before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BNE to PVG.
The cheapest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BNE to PVG.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Brisbane Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
65% of flights that take off from Brisbane Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Brisbane Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Brisbane. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to BNE:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Brisbane Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Venture beyond Shanghai and discover places that usually fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car from Hertz.
Reserve your ride from Shanghai Pudong Airport several weeks before your departure to lock in the best possible deal. If you're travelling during a busy period, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
The quietest month for a flight from Brisbane Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Shanghai based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Brisbane Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BNE to PVG in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC and 10ºC then.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Suzhou is another essential stop in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without experiencing Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.