Flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Around 10 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is three hours ahead of Shanghai.
Each week, there are 17 Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, take the 00:15 China Eastern Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 20:20 with China Eastern Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PVG to SYD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Sydney (and then discovering more of Australia!) is a cinch with China Eastern Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with China Eastern Airlines on this route.
With a reliable 87.31% of services landing on schedule, Qantas has the best on-time record for PVG to SYD flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between PVG and SYD include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Right now, R 2,796 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 6,344. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book seven months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PVG to SYD.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from PVG to SYD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Of the departures from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78.11% touch down on time at their destination.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is around 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near PVG. Whether you've booked an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
If you're arriving on a late Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near SYD:
Explore without limits with a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive and experience more of Sydney and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Sydney. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Sydney in April.
When booking your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Sydney, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PVG to SYD in July. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a trip to Canberra will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Newcastle is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. No trip is complete without visiting Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.
