Flying from Shanghai to Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW): What you need to know
Your travel story starts at one of Shanghai's main airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Check out your options for booking a flight from Shanghai to Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW) jetting off from either of these bases.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 20 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Shanghai to Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport flight.
Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport is located in Shijiazhuang. The city's timezone is UTC+8 — the same as Shanghai.
With 28 direct flights a week between the two airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW) is the most popular route. China United Airlines operates the earliest flight at 8:35am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the last departure from PVG to SJW is with China United Airlines at 9:50pm.
To ensure you get on your flight from Shanghai to SJW, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as February and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Nonstop flights from Shanghai to Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW) can be booked from here.
Choose from a variety of carriers that offer direct flights from Shanghai to Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport leaving from PVG. Get on board with any of these:
Most travellers choose to book seats with China United Airlines between PVG and SJW.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is China United Airlines.
Travelling from central Shanghai to PVG takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Shanghai to Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these stays close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Thinking of flying out of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)? Direct Shanghai to Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW) plane tickets are available from here.
Take a direct flight from Shanghai to SJW with Spring Airlines. This is one of the leading airlines flying this route out of SHA.
Spring Airlines is the most frequently booked airline flying from SHA to SJW.
Flights between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport are more likely to stay on schedule with Spring Airlines compared to other carriers.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Shanghai to SHA in around 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Shanghai to SJW flight? Check in to a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Most flights that leave Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport get to their destination as planned. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 86%.
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW)
Reserve a hotel close to SJW if you're catching a late flight from Shanghai to Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
You'll find SJW at Beimen Rd..
Getting from Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW) to central Shijiazhuang
Central Shijiazhuang is around 32 kilometres from Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport and takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW)
At the moment, 47 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 94 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Shanghai to SJW, book your plane ticket one month before your planned departure.
The best month for landing cheap Shanghai to Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Shanghai to Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW). October is when most people travel to Shijiazhuang. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in November.
Lock in a Shanghai to SJW plane ticket departing in June if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Shijiazhuang to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Shijiazhuang
Once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Shijiazhuang:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Ping'an Park, Zhong Mountain Park and Tianshan Sea World are leading attractions which should be on any good Shijiazhuang itinerary.
Explore more of China
Beijing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored after you've seen Shijiazhuang. Around 241 kilometres away to the northeast, its top attractions include Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square.
Around 241 kilometres northeast of Shijiazhuang, Tianjin is another essential stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Haihe River, Tianyan Square and China Ancient Castle.
