Cheap flights from Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG)

Shanghai's long-haul gateway on the East China Sea

Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits around 30 km east of central Shanghai and is the city's main long-haul gateway. China Eastern bases its largest operation here, alongside heavy traffic from Air China, Juneyao Air and a wide range of foreign carriers. PVG handles intercontinental flights to North America, Europe and Oceania, plus dense regional services to Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong and Singapore.

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Airlines flying from Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG)

Major carriers: China Eastern, Air China, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines, United Airlines. Low-cost carriers: Spring Airlines, Scoot, AirAsia, Jetstar.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pudong or Hongqiao better for international flights?
Pudong (PVG) handles the bulk of long-haul international flights from Shanghai, while Hongqiao (SHA) focuses on domestic and short-haul regional. For long trips abroad you'll usually want PVG, but Flightmussy's multi-airport origin filter searches both Shanghai (PVG, SHA) so you don't miss cheaper short-haul departures.
Are there direct flights from Shanghai Pudong to Los Angeles?
Yes, PVG has multiple daily non-stop flights to Los Angeles (LAX), operated by China Eastern, Air China, United and others. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap on PVG-LAX highlights the cheapest weeks, typically in February-March outside Lunar New Year, and helps you avoid summer and December peaks.
How far is Pudong Airport from central Shanghai?
PVG sits around 30 km east of central Shanghai, roughly 45-60 minutes by taxi. The Maglev hits 430 km/h between the airport and Longyang Road in 8 minutes, while metro Line 2 takes about an hour. Flightmussy is free and signup-free, so you can confirm flight times before picking your transfer.
Which airlines fly out of Shanghai Pudong?
China Eastern is the largest operator at PVG, with Air China, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines and most major foreign carriers - United, Lufthansa, Air France, ANA, JAL and Singapore Airlines. Flightmussy compares them all in one search and surfaces LCC fares that Google Flights often pushes down the list.

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