Flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Brisbane Airport (BNE): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Brisbane Airport is 9 hours 55 minutes.
Brisbane's timezone is UTC+10, which makes Brisbane two hours ahead of Shanghai.
You can choose from six weekly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Brisbane Airport flights. The 20:50 departure with China Eastern Airlines is the earliest flight available. China Eastern Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:15.
To ensure you catch your PVG to BNE flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Brisbane Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Brisbane — and maybe even more of Australia if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with China Eastern Airlines on this route.
With a dependable 86.96% of services arriving as scheduled, China Eastern Airlines has the best on-time performance for PVG to BNE flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Brisbane Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between PVG and BNE include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Right now, Rs69,289 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Brisbane Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs148,046. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book nine months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from PVG to BNE.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Brisbane Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Of the departures from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78.11% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is around 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Brisbane Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near PVG:
Arriving at Brisbane Airport (BNE)
If you're arriving on a late Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Brisbane Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near BNE:
Grab a Brisbane Airport rental car and explore Brisbane and beyond with your own wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and Alpha Car Hire are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Brisbane Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to central Brisbane
Brisbane Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Brisbane. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Brisbane Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Brisbane. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Brisbane Airport for January if you'd like to explore Brisbane during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 30ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 10ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PVG to BNE sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Brisbane, now it's time to explore more of Australia. Journey around 72 kilometres south-east to Gold Coast to check off its must-visit sights. From SkyPoint Observation Deck to PCYC Gold Coast and Holiday Holiday, your itinerary will be busy.
Toowoomba is another must-experience destination in Australia and is around 105 kilometres west of Brisbane. No trip is complete without dropping by Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point.