Flying from Shanghai to Atlanta: what you need to know
Shanghai has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Shanghai to Atlanta departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Touch down at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the chief entry point to Atlanta.
Atlanta is 12 hours behind Shanghai and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
For a stress-free start to your trip, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Shanghai to Atlanta flight.
Flying during a peak month like April? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Atlanta
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap Shanghai to Atlanta flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for your plane ticket from Shanghai to Atlanta.
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Flying from Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
We make it a cinch to find a Shanghai to Atlanta flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
PVG is about 32 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
After a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai to Atlanta or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to Shanghai Pudong International Airport's on-time performance, 78.11% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Take a moment to recharge during your Shanghai to Atlanta flight with a stopover. Haneda Airport (HND) is one of the top options between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Atlanta.
Depending on road traffic, you can drive to SHA from the centre of Shanghai in around 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 13 kilometres away.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Shanghai to Atlanta, kick back in one of these hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 85.58% of them arriving within the expected time frame.
SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Arriving in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Atlanta. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 15 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Shanghai to Atlanta. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATL instead:
Pick up a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport rental car and discover Atlanta and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Europcar are popular providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport about three weeks in advance of your Shanghai to Atlanta flight.
You'll find ATL at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Best time to go to Atlanta
July is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai to Atlanta. To avoid the crowds, go to Atlanta in February.
When booking your Shanghai to Atlanta tickets, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Atlanta, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 34ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Shanghai to Atlanta in January when temperatures average between -3ºC and 14ºC.
More about Atlanta
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Atlanta right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Shanghai to Atlanta:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park are must-visits when exploring Atlanta.
Explore more of United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Atlanta. Around 467 kilometres to the south-east, top sights here include Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
Around 370 kilometres north-east of Atlanta, Charlotte is another essential stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
