Travelling from Las Vegas to Shanghai: what you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Las Vegas. Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Las Vegas to Shanghai taking off from here.
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) are Shanghai's chief entry points.
Around 14 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Las Vegas to Shanghai flight.
Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Las Vegas and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to catch your Las Vegas to Shanghai flight.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Vegas to Shanghai
To pick up cheap Las Vegas to Shanghai flights, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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Flying from Las Vegas
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Depart from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) on a nonstop flight from Las Vegas to Shanghai. From LAS, you can fly straight to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG).
Be on the lookout for deals with Delta Air Lines. This carrier offers direct Las Vegas to Shanghai plane tickets out of LAS.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Las Vegas to Shanghai flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Harry Reid International Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
LAS is about 10 kilometres from central Las Vegas. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Harry Reid International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Las Vegas to Shanghai or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Harry Reid International Airport, 79% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
LAS is located at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Arriving in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
The distance from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is approximately 32 kilometres. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to PVG if you're coming in on a late flight from Las Vegas to Shanghai. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Drive into your next adventure with a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore Shanghai and beyond.
Book your ride from Shanghai Pudong Airport several weeks ahead to get the best deal. If you're going away during a busy period, it's wise to book your Las Vegas to Shanghai flight even earlier.
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
Central Shanghai is approximately 13 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA). Once your flight from Las Vegas to Shanghai has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 30 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near SHA. Tuck yourself in after your Las Vegas to Shanghai flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Why be tied to someone else's timetable? Grab a Shanghai Hongqiao Airport rental car and decide exactly where your journey goes. Reserve a set of wheels here with Hertz.
Avoid the slow-moving lines and paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from SHA in advance so you can simply grab the keys and get going.
The address for Shanghai Hongqiao Airport is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Shanghai
April is the most popular month for flights from Las Vegas to Shanghai. To escape the crowds, head to Shanghai in March.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas to Shanghai around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Shanghai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Shanghai right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Las Vegas to Shanghai:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue are must-do's during your Shanghai adventure.
Explore more of China
You've done Shanghai, now it's time to explore more of China. Travel around 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to check off its top sights. From Nanjing City Wall to Zijin Tower and The Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Suzhou is another well-known destination in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without visiting Humble Administrator's Garden (Zhuozheng Garden), Lingering Garden(Liuyuan Garden) and Pingjiang Road.