Flying from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, making Shanghai 13 hours ahead of Houston.
Your IAH to PVG flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. These are the top stopovers between IAH and PVG:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Narita International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight is $460. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $926. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from IAH to PVG, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from IAH to PVG.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
When it comes to the on-time performance of George Bush Intercontinental Airport, data shows 78.42% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is about 27 kilometers from central Houston. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to IAH? If you're catching an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PVG if you're taking a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
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To lock in the best rate, reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your departure date.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
The street address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport to the center of Shanghai has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometers away.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
April is the busiest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Shanghai in April.
Book your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Shanghai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IAH to PVG sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
Shanghai has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometers west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Around 80 kilometers west of Shanghai, Suzhou is another favorite stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.