Travelling from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, making Shanghai 13 hours ahead of Pittsburgh.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your PIT to PVG flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Pittsburgh International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PIT and PVG:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
New York Newark Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Currently, Rs159,533 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Pittsburgh International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs319,640. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from PIT to PVG, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport.
Handy information about Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
PIT's address is 1000 Airport Boulevard.
Of all flights leaving Pittsburgh International Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
Pittsburgh International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Pittsburgh. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to PIT? If you're boarding an early flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
If you're getting in on a late Pittsburgh International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near PVG:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore beyond Shanghai's usual tourist stops.
Book your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong Airport at least a few weeks before your departure to get the best deal. If you're planning to travel during peak season, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Pudong Airport to central Shanghai has a drive time of about 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It typically takes 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Shanghai in March.
Book your flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport for August if you'd like to visit Shanghai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap tickets from PIT to PVG sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Suzhou is another standout destination 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.
