Flying from Shanghai to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC): What you need to know
Salt Lake City International Airport is located in Salt Lake City. The city runs on the UTC-7 timezone and is 15 hours behind Shanghai.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Shanghai to SLC.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like February. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Shanghai to SLC that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PVG and SLC include:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
PVG is about 48 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Shanghai to Salt Lake City International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from PVG make it to their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
You can arrive at SHA from central Shanghai in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes to cover the 14 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Shanghai to SLC flight? Unwind in a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport are known for their punctuality, with 85% of them landing as expected.
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Consider staying in a hotel near SLC if you're catching a late flight from Shanghai to Salt Lake City International Airport. Select one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
To get the best deal, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Shanghai to Salt Lake City International Airport flight.
You'll find SLC at 776 North Terminal Drive.
Getting from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to central Salt Lake City
Central Salt Lake City is around 11 kilometres from Salt Lake City International Airport and takes about 10 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 typically takes 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Currently, 455 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Salt Lake City International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 821 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Shanghai to SLC, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Cheap Shanghai to Salt Lake City International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Salt Lake City. March is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Shanghai to SLC plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Salt Lake City, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Shanghai to Salt Lake City International Airport in January when temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Salt Lake City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Salt Lake City right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Shanghai to Salt Lake City International Airport:
There are plenty of things to do in Salt Lake City when you're in the mood to sightsee. Head straight for Salt Lake Utah Temple followed by Temple Square and Salt Lake City Tabernacle.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Salt Lake City, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel around 241 kilometres north to Pocatello to check off its must-visit sights. From Bannock County Historical Museum to Pocatello Zoo and Satterfield Bike Trails, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Logan is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 105 kilometres north of Salt Lake City. No journey is complete without dropping by Museum of Anthropology, Bridger Bike Park and White Pine Lake.