Travelling from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
Each week, there are 40 Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, select the 02:10 China Eastern Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 19:45 with VietJet Air.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your SGN to PVG flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
There's a good range of direct flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport to pick from. When organising your Shanghai trip, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this exciting corner of China:
Spring Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
China Southern Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for SGN to PVG flights, with 97.2% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between SGN and PVG:
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
66 € is currently the best price for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Return flights start at 133 €. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from SGN to PVG by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Landing cheap flights from SGN to PVG is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
66.42% of flights that leave from Tan Son Nhat International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Tan Son Nhat International Airport from central Ho Chi Minh City, it takes about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near SGN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Book a hotel close to PVG if you're catching a late Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car and explore parts of Shanghai that aren't on every traveller's list. Browse the options available from Hertz.
Book your ride from Shanghai Pudong International Airport several weeks in advance to get the best deal. If you're travelling during a busy period, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
From Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
April is the busiest month for flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Shanghai in April.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SGN to PVG sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of China you'll want to see. About 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai, Suzhou is another essential stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.
