Travelling from Las Vegas to Shanghai: what you need to know
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is Las Vegas's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Las Vegas to Shanghai jetting off from here.
When working out where to land in Shanghai, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are the primary gateways.
Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Las Vegas and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your Las Vegas to Shanghai flight.
Getting on a plane during a peak time like October? High seasons (like spring break, Christmas and New Year) can add an hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Vegas to Shanghai
To pick up cheap Las Vegas to Shanghai flights, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Las Vegas to Shanghai across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from Las Vegas to Shanghai by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' Las Vegas to Shanghai flights.
Flying from Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
We make it easy to book a Las Vegas to Shanghai flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
LAS is around 10 kilometres from central Las Vegas. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Las Vegas to Shanghai? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport):
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) gets high marks for on-time performance. 82.07% of flights that depart LAS land on time.
LAS is located at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Arriving in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai takes about 50 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Las Vegas to Shanghai, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near PVG:
Pick up a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car and discover corners of Shanghai that are off the usual tourist route. Browse the options available from Hertz.
Book your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport a few weeks before your departure date to secure the best deal. If you're planning to travel during peak season, it's wise to book your Las Vegas to Shanghai flight even earlier.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Once your flight from Las Vegas to Shanghai has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Shanghai is approximately 13 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
After your flight from Las Vegas to Shanghai, rest your head at a hotel near SHA. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Grab a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car and set off toward new discoveries with your own wheels. Hertz is just moments from baggage claim, ensuring a fast and easy pick-up.
Avoid the slow-moving lines and paperwork at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Reserve your ride from SHA ahead of time so you can simply grab the keys and be on your way.
The address for Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Shanghai
April is the quietest month for flights from Las Vegas to Shanghai, while April is the busiest. Find the ideal time to go to Shanghai based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Las Vegas to Shanghai ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Shanghai to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap flights from Las Vegas to Shanghai around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Shanghai
Start your Shanghai trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Las Vegas to Shanghai, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower are attractions you won't want to skip in Shanghai.
Explore more of China
Shanghai will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Suzhou is another standout destination in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No journey is complete without seeing Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.