Travelling from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Shanghai is one hour behind Osaka and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Take your pick of 99 weekly Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights. The 08:30 departure with Spring Airlines is the earliest flight available. Peach Aviation operates the latest service of the day at 22:25.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your KIX to PVG flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like November? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
There are plenty of direct flights from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport to pick from. When organising your Shanghai trip, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this unmissable part of China:
Spring Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Among carriers operating KIX to PVG flights, J-Air has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between KIX and PVG:
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Incheon International Airport
Tokyo Narita Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Currently, R 1,821 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,766. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from KIX to PVG, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
KIX is located at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
When it comes to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Osaka to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to KIX:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Consider booking a hotel near PVG if you're on a late Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car and discover parts of Shanghai that aren't on a typical itinerary. Book your wheels with Hertz.
Increase your chances of getting a great deal by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a smart move.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Shanghai. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport for August if you'd like to go to Shanghai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KIX to PVG sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai, Suzhou is another favourite stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.