Travelling from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC): what you need to know
The timezone in Anchorage is UTC-9, which is 17 hours behind Shanghai.
Your PVG to ANC flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Anchorage International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between PVG and ANC include:
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Shanghai Pudong Airport to Anchorage International Airport flight is 492 €. A round-trip fare is currently 923 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PVG to ANC if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Anchorage International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from PVG to ANC.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Anchorage International Airport.
Handy information about Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
PVG's address is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Pudong Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from PVG arrive at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
To reach Shanghai Pudong Airport from central Shanghai, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near PVG. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Anchorage International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ANC if you have a late Shanghai Pudong Airport to Anchorage International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Anchorage International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Budget or Enterprise and explore beyond Anchorage's main sights.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Anchorage International Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to central Anchorage
Anchorage International Airport to central Anchorage has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Anchorage International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Anchorage in March.
Book your flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Anchorage International Airport for July if you want to go to Anchorage during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PVG to ANC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -22ºC (-8ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Anchorage has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 418 kilometres north of Anchorage, a visit to Fairbanks will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Aurora Park, S.S. Nenana Sternwheeler Riverboat and Georgeson Botanical Garden.
Eagle River is another place worth exploring during your travels in the United States. Head to this destination, which is around 21 kilometres north-east of Anchorage, to visit highlights like Wolf Song of Alaska.