Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Perth.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your PER to PVG flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Perth Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between PER and PVG:
Singapore Changi Airport
Ho Chi Minh City Airport
Bali (Denpasar) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Perth Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight is Rs61,962. A return fare right now is Rs132,042. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PER to PVG if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Perth Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from PER to PVG by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Perth Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport.
Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
Of all flights departing from Perth Airport, 74% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Perth to Perth Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Perth Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near PER:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Reserve a hotel close to PVG if you have a late Perth Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Shanghai that don't always get the spotlight.
Reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong Airport several weeks ahead to get the lowest price possible. If you're planning to travel during a busy period, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
From Shanghai Pudong Airport, Shanghai is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Perth Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Shanghai. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Perth Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PER to PVG sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of China you'll want to see. About 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Suzhou is another favourite destination in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without seeing Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.