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How much do flights to Shanghai cost?
Getting from Shanghai airports to the city center
Fastest options: Maglev train (PVG) and Metro Line 2. Best value: Airport buses and metro services.
How to get from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Shanghai?
Transport Option | Typical time | Typical cost | Frequency | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8 min | ¥50; single journey; discounts with same-day metro ticket | every 15–20 min (traffic dependent) | fastest from Pudong | |
60-90 min | ¥7 – ¥9; varies by destination | every 3–8 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
60-120 min | ¥20 – ¥30; varies by route | every 15–30 min (traffic dependent) | multiple city stops | |
45-90 min | ¥160 – ¥250; metered; varies by traffic and destination | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
45-90 min | ¥140 – ¥280; surge pricing may apply | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based booking |
How to get from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Shanghai?
Transport Option | Typical time | Typical cost | Frequency | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
30-50 min | ¥4 – ¥7; varies by destination | every 3–6 min (traffic dependent) | quick city access | |
40-90 min | ¥4 – ¥30; varies by route | every 15–30 min (traffic dependent) | direct hotel routes | |
25-60 min | ¥50 – ¥120; metered; varies by traffic and destination | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | groups with luggage |
Notes:
- Prices in CNY (approximately ¥7.2 = $1 USD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- The Maglev connects Pudong Airport to Longyang Road Metro Station; transfer to Metro Line 2 for city center.
- Metro services operate approximately 05:30 to 22:30; check schedules for late arrivals.
- Taxis are metered with a starting fare of ¥14; airport surcharges may apply.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Shanghai
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 01.06 | Tue 02.06 | Wed 03.06 | Thu 04.06 | Fri 05.06 | Sat 06.06 | Sun 07.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
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| 1 | --- | --- | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 49 total | Daily flights: 7 average | Most flights: Tuesday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 08.06 | Tue 09.06 | Wed 10.06 | Thu 11.06 | Fri 12.06 | Sat 13.06 | Sun 14.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
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| Weekly flights: 42 total | Daily flights: 6 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 15.06 | Tue 16.06 | Wed 17.06 | Thu 18.06 | Fri 19.06 | Sat 20.06 | Sun 21.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | |
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| Weekly flights: 45 total | Daily flights: 6.43 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 22.06 | Tue 23.06 | Wed 24.06 | Thu 25.06 | Fri 26.06 | Sat 27.06 | Sun 28.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | --- | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| --- | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
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| Weekly flights: 55 total | Daily flights: 7.86 average | Most flights: Tuesday 4 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| VietJet Air | VJC | VJ | Yes |
| China Eastern Airlines | CES | MU | Yes |
| China Southern Airlines | CSN | CZ | Yes |
| Juneyao Airlines | DKH | HO | Yes |
| Vietnam Airlines | HVN | VN | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Shanghai
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 9°C | 3°C |
| February | 10°C | 4°C |
| March | 15°C | 7°C |
| April | 20°C | 12°C |
| May | 25°C | 17°C |
| June | 27°C | 21°C |
| July | 31°C | 25°C |
| August | 32°C | 26°C |
| September | 28°C | 22°C |
| October | 23°C | 17°C |
| November | 18°C | 12°C |
| December | 11°C | 5°C |
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