Flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Paris: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Paris and you'll be travelling for around 11 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1. The city is seven hours behind Shanghai, where Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located.
With 19 weekly flights between the two airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the busiest route. China Eastern Airlines operates the earliest flight at 00:15. If you're eager to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from PVG to CDG is with Air France at 22:25.
To avoid missing your PVG to Paris flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Heading away during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Direct Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Paris tickets are available for booking. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is where you'll step off the plane.
Be on the lookout for offers from China Eastern Airlines. This carrier operates direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Paris.
We make it easy to book flight tickets from PVG to Paris with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
PVG is about 32 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a hotel near PVG? If you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Paris, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Of all flights leaving Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78.11% arrive on time at their destination.
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Paris
R 4,860 is currently the best price for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Paris flight. A return flight ticket starts at R 10,963. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book two months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from PVG to Paris.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring a bargain on Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Paris tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Paris. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 45 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Paris. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Pick up a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car and discover Paris and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks before your flight from PVG to Paris can help you lock in the best possible rate.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
After your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Paris has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Paris is roughly 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 55 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near ORY. Here are a few options where you can check in after your PVG to Paris flight:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or slow-moving cab lines. Grab a Paris Orly Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare offers from Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride one week before your arrival at ORY will save you money.
You'll find Paris Orly Airport at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) is around 88 kilometres from the centre of Paris. It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to get to the city centre in a ride-share or cab once you've stepped off your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Paris.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Enjoy a quiet, low-key start to your break by checking in to a hotel near BVA after your PVG to Paris flight. Recover from a day of travel or just take a moment to get your footing in a new city at:
Start your journey without worrying about how to get to your destination with a Beauvais-Tille Airport rental car. Find your perfect set of wheels with reliable suppliers here like Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar.
Plan ahead and get the perks. Book your vehicle from BVA three weeks before your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Paris for the best deals.
The street address for Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
Travel to Paris during peak season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Paris in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
When booking your Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Paris flight ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PVG to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Paris
After booking your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Paris, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Paris:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Paris itinerary.
Explore more of France
You've done Paris, now it's time to discover more of France. Travel about 386 kilometres south-east to Lyon to tick off its leading attractions. From Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere to Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Nantes is another essential stop in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No journey is complete without experiencing Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.