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
Offering direct flights to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, these leading airlines make getting to Shanghai a breeze:
Think about booking your PVG plane ticket with Uni Air. It's the carrier with the strongest punctuality record, with up to 100% of flights into this hub landing on time.
The timezone at PVG is UTC+8.
Be curled up in bed shortly after your flight to PVG. Book a room at one of these hotels near Shanghai Pudong International Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:
Whether you're transferring to another flight or flying home from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, you can expect things to run on time. PVG is known for its punctual performance, with up to 82% of departing flights landing when they're supposed to.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
Getting to central Shanghai from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The distance from PVG to central Shanghai is about 48 kilometers.
Once you've landed from your flight to PVG, the drive to the center takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
The trip on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
The right hotel can turn a good trip into a great one. Settle in at one of these guest-approved stays in Shanghai:
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.