Flying from Shanghai to Phoenix: what you need to know
Shanghai has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Shanghai to Phoenix leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is the major hub where you can land in Phoenix.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Shanghai to Phoenix. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. A good rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
You'll need an embassy visa for United States if you hold a passport from China and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to change. So before booking your cheap flights from Shanghai to Phoenix, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest updates.
Flying from Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from Shanghai to Phoenix that includes a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Central Shanghai to PVG is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 49 minutes to reach there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
After a relaxed start to your vacation? Stay near Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai to Phoenix or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Maximize your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Shanghai to Phoenix. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, check out these stops between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Phoenix:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The drive from central Shanghai to SHA generally takes 21 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. It's roughly 14 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
Start your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Shanghai to Phoenix, unwind in one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
Arriving in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF) is around 32 kilometres from central Phoenix. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 33 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 54 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Shanghai to Phoenix. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SCF instead:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Phoenix. Once you've hopped off your flight from Shanghai to Phoenix, allow for a drive time of approximately 11 minutes to reach the heart of the city.
You can also travel by public transport, which typically takes 34 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near PHX. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Shanghai to Phoenix:
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Phoenix
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Phoenix is C$726. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,736. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Shanghai to Phoenix, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Shanghai to Phoenix throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Best time to go to Phoenix
Travel to Phoenix during the high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Or, book your flights from Shanghai to Phoenix in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in Phoenix is July, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 44ºC. Book your flights from Shanghai to Phoenix in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap flights from Shanghai to Phoenix sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Phoenix
After booking your flight from Shanghai to Phoenix, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Phoenix:
Desert Botanical Garden and Heard Museum are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Phoenix travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Papago Park.
Complete your Phoenix trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Shanghai to Phoenix to track down amazing deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and easily compare your options. Plus you'll find all the info you need to drive in Phoenix, from the most popular rental company to the best time to book.
