Flying from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sydney Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport is 10 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Sydney.
You can choose from 16 weekly Sydney Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights. The 08:15 departure with Juneyao Airlines is the earliest flight available. China Eastern Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:30.
Your SYD to PVG flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
China Eastern has direct flights from Sydney Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Shanghai — and maybe even more of China if time allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is China Eastern.
With a dependable 82.93% of services arriving on schedule, China Eastern is the most punctual carrier offering SYD to PVG flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between SYD and PVG include:
Guangzhou Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Brisbane Airport
Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sydney Airport, 66% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Sydney to Sydney Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 15 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near SYD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sydney Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Consider booking a hotel near PVG if you're taking a late Sydney Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Start your adventure the moment you land with a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore Shanghai and beyond.
To secure the best deal, book your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong Airport several weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to your date of travel.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Sydney Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Shanghai in March.
Before locking in your flight from Sydney Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SYD to PVG in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Suzhou is another essential stop in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without experiencing Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.