Flying from Phoenix to Shanghai: what you need to know
Phoenix's main base, Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Phoenix to Shanghai.
Arrive in Shanghai at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Allow plenty of time to get on your Phoenix to Shanghai flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Shanghai
To pick up cheap Phoenix to Shanghai flights, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Phoenix to Shanghai is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from Phoenix to Shanghai by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' Phoenix to Shanghai flights.
Flying from Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
We make it easy to book a Phoenix to Shanghai flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Travelling from central Phoenix to PHX takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Phoenix to Shanghai or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 82.57% of flights that take off from PHX arrive at their destination without delay.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Arriving in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai takes around 50 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Phoenix to Shanghai. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Pick up a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car and explore parts of Shanghai that aren't on every traveller's list. Find your ideal set of wheels with Hertz.
Reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a few weeks in advance to secure the best deal. If you're travelling during peak season, it's a good idea to book your Phoenix to Shanghai flight even earlier.
The street address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is roughly 13 kilometres from central Shanghai. Following your flight from Phoenix to Shanghai, it takes approximately 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
After your flight from Phoenix to Shanghai, kick back at a hotel close to SHA. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Crank up the music and hit the road in a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz and begin discovering new places right away.
Lock in the vehicle you want, not just what's left over, by booking your ride from SHA before your arrival. You'll also avoid last-minute price hikes, especially when demand is high.
The address for Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Shanghai
April is the most popular month for flights from Phoenix to Shanghai. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Shanghai in April.
When booking your Phoenix to Shanghai tickets, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap flights from Phoenix to Shanghai around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Shanghai
After booking your flight from Phoenix to Shanghai, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Shanghai:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Shanghai itinerary.
Explore more of China
You've seen Shanghai, now it's time to discover more of China. Journey around 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to tick off its top sights. From Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum to Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Suzhou is another essential stop in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No journey is complete without seeing Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.
