Flying from Lima Airport (LIM) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Shanghai 13 hours ahead of Lima.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LIM to PVG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lima Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between LIM and PVG:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Lima Airport (LIM) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lima Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight is $1,867. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $3,024. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from LIM to PVG. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Lima Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from LIM to PVG.
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Handy information about Lima Airport (LIM)
Lima Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart LIM arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Lima Airport from central Lima, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Lima Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near LIM:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Book a hotel close to PVG if you're taking a late Lima Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go beyond Shanghai and explore places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car from Hertz.
Reserve your ride from Shanghai Pudong Airport several weeks before your departure to get the lowest price. If you're going away during a busy period, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Pudong Airport to central Shanghai has a drive time of around 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It takes around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Lima Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Shanghai in March.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Lima Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LIM to PVG sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of China you should also see. About 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai, Suzhou is another essential stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.