Travelling from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from New Chitose Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 10 minutes.
Shanghai is one hour behind Sapporo and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Every week, there are 78 New Chitose Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flights. If you want to jet off as early as possible, select the 13:30 China Eastern Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 18:35 with China Eastern Airlines.
To ensure you catch your CTS to PVG flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
With direct flights from New Chitose Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport available through various airlines, getting to Shanghai (and then other corners of China) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Spring Airlines.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for CTS to PVG flights is China Eastern Airlines.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New Chitose Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CTS and PVG:
Chubu Centrair International Airport
Haneda Airport
Fukuoka Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Rs29,496 is the lowest price for a one-way New Chitose Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs58,050. These fares can change based on demand.
Get cheap tickets from CTS to PVG by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from New Chitose Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CTS to PVG.
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Handy information about New Chitose Airport (CTS)
You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
69.64% of flights that take off from New Chitose Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Sapporo to New Chitose Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to CTS? If you're boarding an early flight from New Chitose Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
If you're landing on a late New Chitose Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near PVG:
Travel where the road takes you with a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz to explore beyond Shanghai's usual tourist stops.
Improve your chances of scoring a great price by booking as early as you can. Reserving your ride from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a smart move.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
From Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The quietest month for a flight from New Chitose Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is April, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Shanghai based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from New Chitose Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CTS to PVG in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC and 10ºC then.
Explore more of China
You've visited Shanghai, now it's time to explore more of China. Journey around 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to tick off its popular sights. From Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum to Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai, Suzhou is another essential stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.