Travelling from Singapore to Shanghai: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Singapore to Shanghai. Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Seletar Airport (XSP) are the main airports in Singapore.
Arrive in Shanghai at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA).
The average duration of a direct Singapore to Shanghai flight is 5 hours 25 minutes.
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Singapore.
The most popular route for flights from Singapore to Shanghai is from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG). You can choose from 97 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to be on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SIN to PVG is the 00:25 China Eastern Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 23:40 with Juneyao Airlines.
To ensure you make it on your Singapore to Shanghai flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Flying during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Singapore to Shanghai
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Flying from Singapore
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Singapore to Shanghai, you can leave from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). Get from SIN to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) in one continuous trip.
These are some of the leading airlines offering direct Singapore to Shanghai plane tickets with departures from SIN:
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for Singapore to Shanghai flights leaving from Singapore Changi Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Travelling from central Singapore to SIN takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Singapore to Shanghai? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Singapore Changi Airport:
Of all flights leaving Singapore Changi Airport, 74% land on schedule at their destination.
Seletar Airport (XSP)
You can reach XSP from central Singapore in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour to travel the 14 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Singapore to Shanghai? Check in to a hotel near Seletar Airport before your holiday officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
The majority of flights that depart Seletar Airport make it to their destination as expected. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 82%.
Arriving in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
It usually takes 50 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Singapore to Shanghai. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Grab a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car and discover corners of Shanghai that aren't on a typical itinerary. Find your ideal set of wheels with Hertz.
Give yourself a better shot at scoring the best rate by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Shanghai Pudong Airport several weeks in advance is a smart move.
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) is about 13 kilometres from central Shanghai. Following your flight from Singapore to Shanghai, it takes approximately 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
Travelling by public transport will take about 40 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near SHA. Kick back after your Singapore to Shanghai flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Line up some great tunes and hit the open road in a Shanghai Hongqiao Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz and set off on your adventure right away.
In general, the earlier you book, the better the deals and choice of vehicles. Lock in your ride from SHA as soon as you've confirmed your plans.
The address for Shanghai Hongqiao Airport is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Shanghai
April is the most popular month for flights from Singapore to Shanghai. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Shanghai in March.
Book a Singapore to Shanghai ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Shanghai to range from 23ºC to 34ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Singapore to Shanghai in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 10ºC.
More about Shanghai
Start your Shanghai trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Singapore to Shanghai, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue are top sights which should be on any good Shanghai itinerary.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres to the west, popular attractions include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and The Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in China, head for Suzhou, about 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Humble Administrator's Garden (Zhuozheng Garden), Lingering Garden(Liuyuan Garden) and Pingjiang Road are highlights.