Travelling from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Lanzhou.
Flights from LHW to PVG start from 07:10 — the earliest with China Eastern Airlines. The last departure is at 22:00 with Shanghai Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 79 weekly Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your LHW to PVG flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
There's a good range of direct flights from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport to choose from. When organising your Shanghai trip, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this exciting corner of China:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Spring Airlines.
China Eastern Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for LHW to PVG flights, with 84.71% of services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between LHW and PVG:
Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Currently, R 1,413 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,524. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from LHW to PVG, book your journey 11 months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LHW to PVG by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
Of all flights departing from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport, 78.57% touch down on time at their destination.
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is about 72 kilometres from central Lanzhou. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 1 hour or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel close to LHW? If you're catching an early flight from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Consider staying in a hotel near PVG if you have a late Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car and discover parts of Shanghai that aren't the typical tourist stops. You can book your wheels with Hertz.
Book your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport a few weeks ahead to get the lowest price possible. If you're planning to travel during peak season, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
From Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Shanghai in April.
Book your flight from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Shanghai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LHW to PVG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
If you want to check out another corner of China, head for Suzhou, roughly 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower are the start of reasons to visit.
