Traveling from Phoenix to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): What you need to know
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Shanghai. The city follows the UTC+8 timezone and is 15 hours ahead of Phoenix.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Phoenix to PVG. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Getting on a plane during a peak month like March? Popular seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Phoenix to PVG that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between PHX and PVG include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The journey from central Phoenix to PHX takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometers in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Phoenix to Shanghai Pudong International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from PHX land on schedule 80% of the time.
The address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbor Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Phoenix to AZA in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometers away, and getting there by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport the day before your Phoenix to PVG flight:
The majority of flights that leave Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport land at their destination on schedule. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
The street address for AZA is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Have a late flight from Phoenix to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near PVG and be in snooze mode sooner:
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is around 48 kilometers from the center of Shanghai. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Traveling on public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
At the moment, $465 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $835. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Phoenix to PVG. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Phoenix to Shanghai Pudong International Airport ticket.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Phoenix to PVG.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
February is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Plan your visit to Shanghai in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your Phoenix to PVG plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Shanghai Pudong International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Shanghai
Start your Shanghai trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Shanghai when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Start exploring at Shanghai Museum followed by Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
Explore more of China
You've visited Shanghai, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Journey about 306 kilometers west to Nanjing to tick off its leading sights. From Nanjing City Wall to Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Puyang is another standout destination in China and is around 257 kilometers southwest of Shanghai. No trip is complete without seeing Xuanlushan Scenic Area, Xianhua Mountain and Minsheng Flower Sea.