Flying from Logan International Airport (BOS) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA): what you need to know
Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Boston and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you catch your BOS to SHA flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to visit another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Logan International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Hong Kong International Airport is a sought-after stop between BOS and SHA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Logan International Airport (BOS) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
$887 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Logan International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,947. These prices can change depending on availability.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from BOS to SHA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Logan International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Handy information about Logan International Airport (BOS)
BOS is located at One Harborside Drive.
Of the flights that depart from Logan International Airport, 73.94% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Logan International Airport from central Boston, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BOS? If you're boarding an early flight from Logan International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Consider staying in a hotel near SHA if you're taking a late Logan International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car and explore corners of Shanghai that most visitors tend to miss. Browse the options available from Hertz.
Give yourself a better shot at snagging the lowest price by booking as early as you can. Reserving your ride from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a good move.
Getting from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to central Shanghai
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
From Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The quietest month for a flight from Logan International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Shanghai based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Logan International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao 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 BOS to SHA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Suzhou is another well-known destination in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No journey is complete without a visit to Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.