Flying from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 55 minutes.
Shanghai is seven hours ahead of Paris and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Choose from 19 weekly Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights. The 12:25 departure with China Eastern Airlines is the earliest flight available. Air France operates the last service of the day at 23:30.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your CDG to PVG flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Shanghai (and then discovering more of China!) is a snap with China Eastern. This popular airline offers direct flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with China Eastern on this route.
China Eastern ranks as the leading on-time carrier for CDG to PVG flights, with 89.02% of services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CDG and PVG:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Manchester Airport
Brussels International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
At the moment, 316 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 529 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from CDG to PVG, book your trip three months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from CDG to PVG.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Of all flights departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 65% land on schedule at their destination.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Paris. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near CDG? If you've booked an early flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Shanghai that don't always get the spotlight.
Book your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong Airport a few weeks ahead to secure the best deal. If you're travelling during a peak period, it's wise to book even earlier.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
The quietest month for a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport is March, while April is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Shanghai based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CDG to PVG in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Shanghai has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai, Suzhou is another essential stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.



