Flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Sydney Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Around 10 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney Airport.
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Sydney three hours ahead of Shanghai.
Each week, there are 16 Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, pick the 00:15 China Eastern Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 20:20 with China Eastern Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your PVG to SYD flight.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
China Eastern offers direct flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Sydney — and maybe even more of Australia if time allows.
China Eastern is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With a reliable 86.82% of services arriving as planned, China Eastern has the best on-time performance for PVG to SYD flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between PVG and SYD:
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Hong Kong Intl Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Sydney Airport (SYD)
Rs57,854 is currently the best price for a one-way Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs142,929. These prices can change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from PVG to SYD, book your journey one month ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
82% of flights leaving Shanghai Pudong Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from PVG.
Shanghai Pudong Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to PVG? If you're catching an early flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sydney Airport (SYD)
If you're landing on a late Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SYD:
Travel at your own speed with a Sydney Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from simba car rental, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive and discover more of Sydney and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Sydney Airport about two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Sydney Airport (SYD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Sydney in March.
When reserving your flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sydney Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Sydney, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 32ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PVG to SYD sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
Around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another essential stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Merewether Beach, Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Beach.