Travelling from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, making Shanghai 13 hours ahead of Washington DC.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your BWI to PVG flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BWI and PVG:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Currently, 435 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Baltimore Washington International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 895 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from BWI to PVG, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BWI to PVG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
77% of flights taking off from Baltimore Washington International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Baltimore Washington International Airport from central Washington DC, it takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near BWI. Whether you've booked an early flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
If you have a late Baltimore Washington International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near PVG:
Travel where the road takes you with a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz to explore Shanghai and beyond.
To secure the best deal, book your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Rates typically rise closer to your travel date.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
The quietest month for a flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Shanghai based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport for August if you want to go to Shanghai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BWI to PVG in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Suzhou is another essential stop in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No journey is complete without visiting Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.