Travelling from John C. Munro Hamilton Airport (YHM) to Shanghai: what you need to know
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8. The city is 12 hours ahead of Toronto, where John C. Munro Hamilton Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from YHM to Shanghai, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you have a passport from Canada, you'll need a visa to visit China. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from John C. Munro Hamilton Airport to Shanghai for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and definitely before flying.
YHM is about 80 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 1 hour and 2 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 3 hours and 22 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near YHM? If you're boarding an early flight from John C. Munro Hamilton Airport to Shanghai, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from John C. Munro Hamilton Airport (YHM) to Shanghai
C$573 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from John C. Munro Hamilton Airport to Shanghai. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,083. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from YHM to Shanghai, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap tickets from John C. Munro Hamilton Airport to Shanghai is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Check out the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 49 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to PVG if you have a late flight from John C. Munro Hamilton Airport to Shanghai. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The centre of Shanghai is approximately 14 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). After your flight from John C. Munro Hamilton Airport to Shanghai has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 21 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near SHA. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from YHM to Shanghai:
Best time to go to Shanghai
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from John C. Munro Hamilton Airport to Shanghai while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Shanghai, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from John C. Munro Hamilton Airport to Shanghai in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from YHM to Shanghai in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 10ºC.
More about Shanghai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Shanghai right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from John C. Munro Hamilton Airport to Shanghai:
Every great vacation has to include some sightseeing. The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower are essential stops on your Shanghai itinerary.
Complete your Shanghai trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Shanghai and explore the city at your own pace. Easily compare options in one go to find your ideal ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from John C. Munro Hamilton Airport to Shanghai.