SingaporetoShanghai
Singapore Airlines, China Eastern, Scoot · 5h 30m · Direct
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Shanghai · PVG · China, scored out of 10 on 6 measures.
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October is the sweet spot for Shanghai: mild temperatures, clear skies, and post-summer fares that haven't yet hit Golden Week peaks. Avoid early May (Labour Day Golden Week) and the Chinese New Year window in January or February, when domestic demand sends prices sharply higher and accommodation books out weeks in advance.
| Month | Price Band | Demand | Travel note |
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| January | Peak | High | Chinese New Year travel surge; book months ahead. |
| February | Peak | High | CNY festivities; city quiets post-holiday but fares stay high. |
| March | Mid | Medium | Spring arrives; cherry blossoms in Gucun Park are worth timing. |
| April | Mid | Medium | Warm and pleasant; good shoulder-season value before May rush. |
| May | Peak | High | Labour Day Golden Week drives prices and crowds sharply up. |
| June | Mid | Medium | Rainy season begins; humidity rises but fares ease off peak. |
| July | Mid | Medium | Hot and humid; typhoon risk; school holiday demand from Asia. |
| August | Mid | Medium | Hottest month; indoor attractions and rooftop bars earn their keep. |
Shanghai Pudong International Airport, IATA PVG · 30 km from The Bund · 35 km from Jing'an District.
Pudong is Shanghai's primary international gateway and one of Asia's busiest airports, with two main terminals (T1 for most international carriers, T2 for Air China and select others). Immigration can move slowly during peak periods, so allow extra time. The airport is modern, well-signposted in English, and offers a solid range of dining and duty-free options airside.
| Transport | Cost (approx) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maglev train | CNY 50-80 one-way | 8 min to Longyang Rd; connect to metro |
| Metro Line 2 | CNY 7-10 | 50-70 min to People's Square |
| Taxi / Didi | CNY 150-200 | 40-70 min to city centre (traffic-dependent) |
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, IATA SHA · 13 km from Jing'an District · 18 km from The Bund.
Hongqiao serves primarily domestic routes and a handful of regional international destinations including Tokyo and Seoul. It sits inside the city, making it significantly more convenient for travellers staying in the west of Shanghai. Terminal 2 connects directly to the high-speed rail hub, giving fast onward connections to cities like Nanjing and Hangzhou.
| Transport | Cost (approx) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Lines 2 & 10 | CNY 5-8 | 25-40 min to city centre |
Make your Shanghai trip work harder — split these extras at checkout.
Choose a window seat on the Bund side for your first aerial view of the Pudong skyline.
Shanghai's markets and boutiques make a generous baggage allowance a smart investment.
Cover yourself for typhoon delays and medical costs — Shanghai's summers can be unpredictable.
Bundle a French Concession boutique hotel with your flight and spread the total cost.
Pre-book a private transfer from PVG and skip the taxi queue after a long-haul flight.
A China-ready SIM with VPN access keeps you connected to Google Maps and WhatsApp.
Most travellers fly to Shanghai from regional hubs across Asia, with strong connections from Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, and Sydney. European and North American travellers typically connect through a Gulf or Asian hub.
Singapore Airlines, China Eastern, Scoot · 5h 30m · Direct
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AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, China Southern · 5h 00m · Direct
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Thai Airways, China Eastern, Spring Airlines · 4h 20m · Direct
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Shanghai Pudong is one of the best-connected airports in Asia, with carriers from every major region competing on price. Here are the airlines that frequent flyers to Shanghai trust most.
Shanghai's home carrier operates the most extensive network into PVG, with direct routes from dozens of Asian, European, and Australian cities.
Award-winning service on the Singapore to Shanghai route, with multiple daily departures and a strong frequent-flyer program.
Reliable Tokyo Narita and Haneda connections to PVG, with punctuality and cabin quality that consistently outperform the competition.
One of the few European carriers flying nonstop London Heathrow to Shanghai, with a strong business-class product for long-haul travellers.
Daily Dubai to Shanghai service with generous baggage allowances and a premium economy cabin that makes the eight-hour flight genuinely comfortable.
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Fares are estimates based on typical prices and may vary by date and availability.
Everything you need to know before booking your Shanghai flight on Laters.
A wide range of carriers operate nonstop flights to Shanghai Pudong, including China Eastern Airlines, Singapore Airlines, ANA, British Airways, Emirates, Qantas, and United Airlines, among others. The exact airlines available depend on your departure city. You can compare all nonstop and connecting options on Laters.com.
November is typically the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai, with average one-way fares starting around USD 180 from regional hubs. September is also good value as summer crowds thin and the weather begins to cool. Avoid January, February, and early May when Chinese New Year and Golden Week push fares up by 50-80%.
Yes. Laters.com supports several BNPL providers for Shanghai flights, including Atome (Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong), Klarna (Europe, Australia, US), and Afterpay (Australia, New Zealand, US). Select your preferred provider at checkout, get an instant approval decision, and receive your e-ticket immediately — regardless of when instalments are due.
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Singapore Travel Agent LicenceTA04059Flying to Shanghai rewards the planner. Book eight to twelve weeks out for the best fares from regional hubs, and avoid the Golden Week windows in October and early May when prices spike sharply. The city suits curious, independent travellers comfortable navigating a non-English-speaking environment — the metro is excellent, the food is extraordinary, and the skyline at night from the Bund is the kind of thing you describe to people for years afterward.
Sort the visa paperwork before you think about anything else; that's the one step in this trip that can't be rushed. Once you land, Pudong does its job well enough, English signage, decent duty-free, though immigration lines test patience at peak hours. Fly in from Seoul and you're barely airborne two hours before touching down for USD 150, which tells you something about how well-connected this city is. November brings fares as low as USD 180 and skies clear enough to make the Bund worth every yuan spent getting there.
| September | Budget | Low | Crowds thin; weather starts to cool; good value window opens. |
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| October | Budget | Medium | Best weather of the year; book before Golden Week (1-7 Oct). |
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| November | Budget | Low | Cool and dry; low crowds; one of the best months to visit. |
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| December | Mid | Medium | Festive lights along the Bund; fares rise toward Christmas. |
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Fares are estimates based on typical prices and may vary by date and availability.
| Taxi / Didi | CNY 60-100 | 20-40 min to Jing'an or Puxi |
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ANA, Japan Airlines, China Eastern · 3h 10m · Direct
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Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern · 2h 10m · Direct
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China Eastern, Qantas · 11h 30m · Direct
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British Airways, Air China · 11h 20m · Direct
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Emirates, China Eastern · 8h 10m · Direct
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United Airlines, Air China · 15h 00m · Direct
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Visa requirements for China vary significantly by nationality. Many nationalities are eligible for a 72-hour or 144-hour visa-free transit through Shanghai without applying in advance. For longer stays, most Western passport holders need to apply for a tourist visa before departure. Always check the latest requirements at your nearest Chinese embassy or consulate, as policies change.
The fastest option is the Maglev train, which covers the 30 km to Longyang Road station in about eight minutes (CNY 50-80), where you connect to the metro. Metro Line 2 runs all the way to People's Square for around CNY 7-10 but takes 50-70 minutes. Taxis and the Didi ride-sharing app are also available for CNY 150-200, with journey times depending on traffic.
October and November are widely considered the best months to visit Shanghai. Temperatures are mild, skies are clear, and the city is less crowded than during Golden Week (1-7 October) and summer. Spring (March to April) is also pleasant, with cherry blossoms in bloom in several city parks.
Direct flights from Singapore to Shanghai Pudong typically take around 5 hours 30 minutes. Multiple airlines operate this route daily, including Singapore Airlines, China Eastern, and Scoot. You can compare fares and book with flexible payments on Laters.com.
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