Flying from Shanghai to Phoenix: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Shanghai to Phoenix. Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) are the main airports in Shanghai.
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) is the primary arrival point in Phoenix.
Phoenix's timezone is UTC-7, making Phoenix 15 hours behind Shanghai.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your Shanghai to Phoenix flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
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Flying from Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
We make it a cinch to book a Shanghai to Phoenix flight with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Shanghai Pudong Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
PVG is around 32 kilometers from central Shanghai. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Shanghai Pudong Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Shanghai to Phoenix, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
83% of flights leaving Shanghai Pudong Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of PVG.
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
SHA is around 13 kilometers from central Shanghai. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Shanghai to Phoenix? Kick back in a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao Airport before your holiday officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 85% of them arriving right on cue.
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Arriving in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) is approximately 6 kilometers from the centre of Phoenix. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take around 10 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Shanghai to Phoenix, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near PHX:
Grab a Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport rental car and discover Phoenix and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Dollar and Thrifty are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
The centre of Phoenix is about 40 kilometers from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). After your flight from Shanghai to Phoenix has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 30 minutes.
The journey will take about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near AZA. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Shanghai to Phoenix:
Dollar, Alamo and Budget make collecting a Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport rental car simple. These trusted providers are located around or in the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from AZA two weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a greater range of vehicles.
The address for Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
Best time to go to Phoenix
April is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai to Phoenix. To avoid the crowds, head to Phoenix in March.
Before locking in your Shanghai to Phoenix tickets, think about what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Phoenix, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 45ºC (113ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Shanghai to Phoenix in January when temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Phoenix
Once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Phoenix, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Phoenix:
Camelback Mountain and Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room are just two of the major attractions to add to your Phoenix to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Heard Museum.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Phoenix. Around 483 kilometers to the west, check out popular attractions including San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Around 418 kilometers northwest of Phoenix, Las Vegas is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Penn & Teller.