Flying from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Brisbane Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 10 hours 20 minutes.
Shanghai is two hours behind Brisbane and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Choose from five weekly Brisbane Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flights. The 11:00 departure with China Eastern Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. China Eastern Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 11:10.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BNE to PVG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak month like January? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Shanghai (and then seeing more of China!) is a breeze with China Eastern Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Brisbane Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
China Eastern Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
China Eastern Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for BNE to PVG flights, with 94.12% of its services landing as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Brisbane Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between BNE and PVG include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
195 € is the lowest price for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Return flights start at 338 €. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BNE to PVG.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from BNE to PVG is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Brisbane Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
When it comes to Brisbane Airport's on-time performance, data shows 66.16% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Brisbane to Brisbane Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near BNE. Whether you have an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Consider booking a hotel close to PVG if you're taking a late Brisbane Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car and discover parts of Shanghai that aren't in every guidebook. Browse the options available from Hertz.
To lock in the best rate, book your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices generally rise closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
The street address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is roughly 56 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
April is the busiest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Shanghai in April.
Lock in your flight from Brisbane Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for August if you want to go to Shanghai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BNE to PVG in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
If you're interested in discovering another side of China, head for Suzhou, roughly 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower are among its highlights.