Flying from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Shanghai is one hour 30 minutes behind Darwin and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your DRW to PVG flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Darwin International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between DRW and PVG include:
Ngurah Rai International Airport
Changi International Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Currently, $295 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Darwin International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $569. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DRW to PVG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Picking up cheap flights from DRW to PVG is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Darwin International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Handy information about Darwin International Airport (DRW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Darwin International Airport, 73.13% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Darwin International Airport is about 13 kilometers from central Darwin. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to DRW? If you've booked an early flight from Darwin International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PVG if you have a late Darwin International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Start your adventure sooner with a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Shanghai that don't always get the spotlight.
To get the lowest possible price, book your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to your departure date.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
From Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai is approximately 56 kilometers away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the center by car.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Darwin International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Shanghai in April.
Lock in your flight from Darwin International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for August if you want 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). Look for cheap tickets from DRW to PVG sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
Shanghai has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometers west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Suzhou is another essential stop in China and is around 80 kilometers west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without dropping by Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.