Flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 13 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, which is seven hours behind Shanghai.
Flights from PVG to CDG start from 00:15 — the earliest with China Eastern Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:40 with Air France. In total, there are 27 weekly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your PVG to CDG flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Air France is your gateway to discovering Paris (and maybe even some other great parts of France!). Browse the direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Air France is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Air France is the most punctual carrier offering PVG to CDG flights. A dependable 89.47% of its services on this route land on time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between PVG and CDG include:
Frankfurt Airport
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight is C$397. A round-trip plane ticket is currently C$830. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from PVG to CDG by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from PVG to CDG.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Of the flights that depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78.11% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Shanghai Pudong International Airport from central Shanghai, it takes around 50 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near PVG:
Arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you're getting in on a late Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near CDG:
Grab a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car and explore Paris and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
From Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
June is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Paris in January.
Lock in your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport for August if you'd like to explore Paris during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PVG to CDG in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Paris is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be explored. About 386 kilometres south-east of Paris, a trip to Lyon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Nantes is another standout destination in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No journey is complete without dropping by Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.