Flying from Shanghai to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Shanghai to Rio De Janeiro. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are Shanghai's main airports.
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is where you'll be arriving in Rio De Janeiro.
Rio De Janeiro is 11 hours behind Shanghai and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your Shanghai to Rio De Janeiro flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Rio De Janeiro
To find cheap Shanghai to Rio De Janeiro flights, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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Flying from Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
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Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
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Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
PVG is about 32 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Shanghai to Rio De Janeiro? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78.11% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
SHA is about 13 kilometres from central Shanghai. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Shanghai to Rio De Janeiro? Kick back in a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
The majority of flights that depart Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport land at their destination on schedule. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 86%.
The street address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Arriving in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Shanghai to Rio De Janeiro, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near GIG:
Pick up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and discover Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks in advance of your Shanghai to Rio De Janeiro flight.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
As soon as your flight from Shanghai to Rio De Janeiro has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is approximately 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
If you hop on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 15 minutes or so.
Foco, Localiza and Movida make picking up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car quick and easy. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at SDU will save you money.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Hop off your flight from Shanghai to Rio De Janeiro and head straight for your hotel or start taking in the sights right away. The centre of Rio De Janeiro is around 23 kilometres from Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) and usually takes 40 minutes to drive there.
The journey takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Ready to make tracks? Pick up a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car from Localiza and begin your trip without stressing about how to get to your next destination.
Booking a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Shanghai to Rio De Janeiro is a good move. In addition to better deals, you might find it easier to get the make and model you prefer at RRJ.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Shanghai to Rio De Janeiro. July is the most popular month to visit Rio De Janeiro. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
Lock in a Shanghai to Rio De Janeiro ticket departing in February if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Rio De Janeiro to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Shanghai to Rio De Janeiro in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
More about Rio De Janeiro
After booking your flight from Shanghai to Rio De Janeiro, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rio De Janeiro:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are highlights which should feature on any good Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Rio De Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres to the west, its top attractions include Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Brazil, consider Belo Horizonte, roughly 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro are the start of reasons to visit.
