Flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Brisbane Airport (BNE): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Brisbane Airport.
Brisbane is two hours ahead of Shanghai and observes the UTC+10 timezone.
You can choose from six weekly Shanghai Pudong Airport to Brisbane Airport flights. The 20:50 departure with China Eastern Airlines is the earliest available. China Eastern Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:15.
Your PVG to BNE flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
China Eastern offers direct flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Brisbane Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Brisbane — and maybe even more of Australia if time allows.
China Eastern has the highest passenger demand on this route.
China Eastern is the most punctual carrier that offers PVG to BNE flights. A dependable 85.0% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Brisbane Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PVG and BNE:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Sydney Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Rs76,088 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Shanghai Pudong Airport to Brisbane Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs170,155. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Book three months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from PVG to BNE.
The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Brisbane Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Pudong Airport maintains a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from PVG touch down on schedule 82% of the time.
To get to Shanghai Pudong Airport from central Shanghai, it takes around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Brisbane Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to PVG:
Arriving at Brisbane Airport (BNE)
If you're landing on a late Shanghai Pudong Airport to Brisbane Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near BNE:
Grab a Brisbane Airport rental car and discover Brisbane and beyond with your own wheels. Simba car rental, Bargain Car Rentals and Alpha Car Rental are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Brisbane Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to central Brisbane
Brisbane Airport to the centre of Brisbane has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
The quietest month for a flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Brisbane Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Brisbane based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Brisbane Airport for January if you'd like to visit Brisbane during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 30ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PVG to BNE in July. Temperatures average between 10ºC and 21ºC then.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be explored. Around 72 kilometres south-east of Brisbane, a trip to Gold Coast will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like SkyPoint Observation Deck, Pelican Beach and Burleigh Head National Park.