Travelling from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Shanghai is two hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you get on your ADL to PVG flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Adelaide Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between ADL and PVG:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
At the moment, $486 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $826. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ADL to PVG if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Adelaide Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from ADL to PVG.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Adelaide Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Of the flights that depart from Adelaide Airport, 75.6% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Adelaide to Adelaide Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near ADL? If you're boarding an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Adelaide Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Pick up a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car and explore parts of Shanghai that aren't in every guidebook. Browse the options available from Hertz.
Give yourself a better shot at securing the lowest price by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a wise move.
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 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Adelaide Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Shanghai. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Adelaide Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Shanghai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ADL to PVG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of China
You've visited Shanghai, now it's time to discover more of China. Travel about 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to tick off its leading attractions. From Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum to Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another major destination in China, consider Suzhou, roughly 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower are among its highlights.