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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight to Shanghai Pudong Airport? If you want to travel to Shanghai Pudong Airport next month, round-trip fares start from AED 1,838. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

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Frequently asked questions

The average flight time to Shanghai Pudong is 8 hours and 48 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from Abu Dhabi.
China Eastern, Etihad Airways, Emirates and Saudia all fly non-stop to Shanghai Pudong.
The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Pudong is usually August.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai Pudong but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 20 minutes.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Shanghai Pudong is AED 1,732. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
We found flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, which is 13.8 km from Shanghai, from AED 1,540.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport is Friday, August 21, 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Air China and China Eastern offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Pudong.

Flying to Shanghai Pudong

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 1,732
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time8 hrs, 21 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week51

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How to find cheap flights to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • At the moment, AED 929 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to PVG for AED 1,732.

  • Book when it's best with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to PVG goes up or down.

  • The sooner you book, the better. You might even be able to score some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Shanghai, where Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located.

  • Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter and broaden your search for cheap flights to Shanghai. This will show you all the airports around your departure and destination points.

  • Search for plane tickets to Shanghai Pudong International Airport that have one stop or more. Routes with stops tend to be less expensive. Once your results appear, use the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.

Best time to go to Shanghai

  • The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Shanghai is usually May.

  • Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to PVG that fits your schedule and budget.

  • If you'd like to experience Shanghai at its busiest, book your flights to PVG for February. Vacationing during peak seasons usually means more things to do compared to other times.

  • Travel in December if you prefer your vacation with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Shanghai are often more affordable.

  • Check the weather before you head off. August is the warmest time of year in Shanghai, with averages of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).

  • January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about -1ºC (30ºF) to 10ºC (50ºF).

  • Hoping to leave the raincoat at home? October is the driest month in Shanghai, averaging three days of rain.

  • The wettest time of year is July. Plan your getaway then and you'll likely get around 13 days of rainfall.

Traveling to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): What you need to know

Getting to central Shanghai from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai highlights

  • These popular attractions should be high on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Shanghai:

    • Shanghai Museum: Around 0.32 kilometers southeast of the center in Huangpu, this landmark offers a great first taste of the city.

    • Garden Bridge: Enjoy some time out here while exploring Shanghai. This park is roughly 2 kilometers northeast of the center in Huangpu.

    • The Bund Sightseeing Avenue: Want more reasons to visit Shanghai? This landmark attracts travelers from all over and is around 2 kilometers northeast of the city center in Huangpu.

How to get to Suzhou from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • The nearby city of Suzhou is about 137 kilometers from PVG. Reaching the center by cab or ride-share will take around 1 hour 55 minutes.

Traveling from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Kunshan

  • Kunshan is about 88 kilometers from Shanghai Pudong International Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.

  • Making the trip by car takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.

Explore more of China

  • There's plenty more of China waiting for you to discover. Around 306 kilometers west of Shanghai, set out for Nanjing. What not to miss? Begin with Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall. The most convenient airport for this city is Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

  • Suzhou might just steal the show during your trip to China. You'll find it around 113 kilometers west of Shanghai. Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road are among the highlights.

  • Say yes to more adventures in Puyang. Roughly 257 kilometers southwest of Shanghai, Xuanlushan Scenic Area, Xianhua Mountain and Minsheng Flower Sea give you plenty of reason to visit.

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