Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai: what you need to know
Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) is Rio de Janeiro's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai jetting off from here.
When it comes to planning your arrival in Shanghai, Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) are the chief entry points.
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is 11 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.
To ensure you make your Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
During popular months such as December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and land an incredible deal.
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Flying from Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
We make it a cinch to book a Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai flight with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Located around 13 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
79% of flights taking off from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Book a hotel near PVG if you have a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go beyond Shanghai and check out places that aren't on most itineraries with your own wheels. You can grab a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car from Hertz.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Shanghai Pudong Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your departure date.
The street address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
Central Shanghai is about 13 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA). After your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 30 minutes.
The trip will take approximately 40 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to lay your head close to SHA. Kick back after your Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Grab a Shanghai Hongqiao Airport rental car and expand your travel horizons with your own wheels. Hertz is just moments from baggage claim, so you can hit the road without delay.
Generally, the sooner you book, the more you save and the better your options. Reserve your ride from SHA the moment you know your dates.
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport can be found at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Shanghai
April is the most popular month for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Shanghai in March.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Book your Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC on average.
More about Shanghai
Once you've booked your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Shanghai:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue are top sights which should be on any well-planned Shanghai itinerary.
Explore more of China
Shanghai has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and The Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders.
If you want to check out another major destination in China, head for Suzhou, roughly 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Humble Administrator's Garden (Zhuozheng Garden), Lingering Garden(Liuyuan Garden) and Pingjiang Road are key reasons to visit.
