Flying from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to Shanghai: what you need to know
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8. The city is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of St John's, where St. John's International Airport is located.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your YYT to Shanghai flight.
Planning to travel during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Located around 6 kilometres from central St John's, YYT can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near YYT. Whether you have an early flight from St. John's International Airport to Shanghai or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to St. John's International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 62.67% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to Shanghai
$1,339 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way St. John's International Airport to Shanghai flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is $3,336. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from YYT to Shanghai. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from St. John's International Airport to Shanghai across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai takes about 50 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 56 kilometres away.
Think about booking a hotel close to PVG if you're coming in on a late flight from St. John's International Airport to Shanghai. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car and discover corners of Shanghai that most visitors tend to miss. Find your perfect set of wheels with Hertz.
Increase your likelihood of snagging the best deal by booking early. Reserving your ride from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from YYT to Shanghai is a smart move.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The centre of Shanghai is about 14 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). After your flight from St. John's International Airport to Shanghai has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 20 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near SHA. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your YYT to Shanghai flight:
Pick up a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car and see and do more with your own wheels. Hertz is just moments from baggage claim, so you can hit the road without delay.
Get your ideal vehicle, not just what's left, by reserving your ride from SHA in advance. You can also avoid last-minute price surges, especially when demand is high.
You can find Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Shanghai
Plan your trip to Shanghai during high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from St. John's International Airport to Shanghai in the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Book your St. John's International Airport to Shanghai flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from YYT to Shanghai in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC on average.
More about Shanghai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Shanghai right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from St. John's International Airport to Shanghai:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Yu Garden, The Bund Sightseeing Avenue and Shanghai Tower are top attractions which should be on every Shanghai itinerary.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored after you've seen Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Nanjing City Wall, Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall and Xuanwu Lake.
If there's time to check out another great destination in China, consider Puyang, roughly 241 kilometres south-west of Shanghai. Denggao Lansheng Building, Baozhang Yougu Scenic Area and 元宝山探险乐园 are the start of reasons to visit.
