Travelling from Shanghai to Perth Airport (PER): what you need to know
Shanghai is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for booking a flight from Shanghai to Perth Airport (PER) leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Perth (where Perth Airport is located) and Shanghai share the UTC+8 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Shanghai to PER. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Shanghai to PER. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
PVG is about 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will give you the fastest route and your public transport options.
In search of a convenient hotel near Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Shanghai to Perth Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Break up your flight from Shanghai to Perth Airport with a stop at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). A major stopover between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and PER, it's the perfect opportunity to take a moment to relax.
Depending on road traffic, you can drive to SHA from the centre of Shanghai in about 21 minutes. The airport is approximately 14 kilometres away.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Shanghai to PER, take it easy in one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
About Perth Airport (PER)
If you have a late flight from Shanghai to Perth Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near PER:
Getting from Perth Airport (PER) to central Perth
From Perth Airport, Perth is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 28 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Perth Airport (PER)
R 2,981 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Perth Airport. Return flights start from R 7,262. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Shanghai to PER if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Finding cheap tickets from Shanghai to Perth Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Check out the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
Snapping up a cheap ticket from Shanghai to PER is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as the price has fallen.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Shanghai to Perth Airport. Simply select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
The best time to fly from Shanghai to Perth Airport (PER)
February is the quietest time of year to fly to Perth. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take off in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai to Perth Airport.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Perth. The warmest month is January. Book your flights from Shanghai to PER during then and you can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 35ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap flights from Shanghai to Perth Airport sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Perth
After locking in your flight from Shanghai to Perth Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Perth:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Mill Point Swan River, Fremantle Prison and The Perth Mint are attractions you won't want to skip in Perth.
Complete your Perth trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Shanghai to Perth Airport to track down your perfect ride. Check out our car rentals in Perth and compare your options in one place. Plus we give you all the info you need to know, from the most popular rental company to the average daily price.
