Flying from Shanghai to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ): What you need to know
Shanghai has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Shanghai to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) flying out of Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
The timezone in Halifax is UTC-3, which is 11 hours behind Shanghai. Halifax Stanfield International Airport is located in Halifax.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Shanghai to YHZ.
Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Shanghai to YHZ with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between PVG and YHZ include:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The distance from central Shanghai to PVG is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch an early flight from Shanghai to Halifax Stanfield International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78.11% land on schedule at their destination.
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to SHA from the centre of Shanghai in around 20 minutes. The airport is approximately 14 kilometres away.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your Shanghai to YHZ flight:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has a track record for punctuality. 85.58% of flights out of here arrive right on target.
The street address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Shanghai to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YHZ instead:
Pick up a Halifax Stanfield International Airport rental car and explore Halifax and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Hertz and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Shanghai to Halifax Stanfield International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to central Halifax
The centre of Halifax is roughly 27 kilometres from Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Currently, $1,169 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Halifax Stanfield International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $2,017. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Shanghai to YHZ. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Shanghai to Halifax Stanfield International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ). Visit Halifax in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Shanghai to YHZ flight ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Halifax to range from 15ºC to 23ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Shanghai to Halifax Stanfield International Airport in February when temperatures are between -11ºC and 4ºC.
More about Halifax
Start your Halifax trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Your trip to Halifax wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions you won't want to miss include Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada, Silver Sands Beach and The Halifax Public Gardens.
Explore more of Canada
Halifax has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Canada waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres north-west of Halifax, a visit to Moncton will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Irishtown Nature Park, Centennial Park and Acadian Museum.
If there's time to check out another side of Canada, head for Saint John, about 209 kilometres west of Halifax. Reversing Falls, Port Saint John and Stonehammer Geopark are the start of reasons to visit.