Flying from Montreal to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): What you need to know
Montreal's main base, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), is where new adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Montreal to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Shanghai. The city runs on the UTC+8 timezone and is 12 hours ahead of Montreal.
To ensure you get on your flight from Montreal to PVG, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The journey from central Montreal to YUL takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Montreal to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
When it comes to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport's on-time performance, 64.89% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
YHU is around 40 kilometres from central Montreal. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Montreal to PVG flight, kick back in one of these hotels near St. Hubert Airport:
About Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near PVG:
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Right now, 385 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 790 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Montreal to PVG. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Montreal to Shanghai Pudong International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Think about your travel style when planning your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Shanghai. July is when most people book flights from Montreal to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Montreal to PVG plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Montreal to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Shanghai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Shanghai right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. 外滩-观景平台, 外滩建筑群 and Shanghai Museum are essential stops on your Shanghai itinerary.
Explore more of China
You've done Shanghai, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Journey about 306 kilometres west to Nanjing to check off its popular sights. From Nanjing City Wall to Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another great destination in China, consider Puyang, about 257 kilometres south-west of Shanghai. Poet Town, 江南第一家郑义门古建筑群 and Xuanlushan Scenic Area are among its highlights.