Travelling from Jeju International Airport (CJU) to Shanghai: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 30 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Jeju International Airport to Shanghai.
Shanghai is one hour behind Jeju, where Jeju International Airport is located. Shanghai observes the UTC+8 timezone.
The busiest route is from Jeju International Airport (CJU) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Take your pick of 62 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CJU to PVG is the 09:15 Spring Airlines option. If you'd rather travel later, the last departure is at 22:45 with Spring Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to make your CJU to Shanghai flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Begin your trip at CJU and travel straight to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Jeju International Airport to Shanghai tickets.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Jeju International Airport to Shanghai. Some of the most popular are:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from CJU to Shanghai. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Travelling from central Jeju to CJU takes about 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 3 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a hotel close to CJU? If you're boarding an early flight from Jeju International Airport to Shanghai, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
79% of flights leaving from Jeju International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jeju International Airport (CJU) to Shanghai
RM235 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Jeju International Airport to Shanghai flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is RM476. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from CJU to Shanghai, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for a Jeju International Airport to Shanghai ticket.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CJU to Shanghai by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Jeju International Airport to Shanghai.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you have a late flight from Jeju International Airport to Shanghai, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near PVG:
To get the best possible deal, reserve your ride from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from CJU to Shanghai. Prices usually increase closer to the day of travel.
The street address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is about 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. Once you've disembarked your flight from Jeju International Airport to Shanghai, it'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take around 40 minutes.
You'll find some great places to rest your head close to SHA. Settle in and get cosy after your CJU to Shanghai flight at one of these well-located options:
Lock in the vehicle you want, not just what's available, by reserving your ride from SHA ahead of time. You can also avoid paying more than you need to, especially when the airport is busy.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Shanghai
February is the busiest month for flights from Jeju International Airport to Shanghai. To escape the crowds, head to Shanghai in December.
Before locking in your Jeju International Airport to Shanghai plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CJU to Shanghai in January when temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Shanghai
Once you've booked your flight from Jeju International Airport to Shanghai, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Shanghai:
Shanghai Tower and Shanghai Museum are a couple of major attractions to add to your Shanghai must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Puyang is another well-known destination in China and is around 241 kilometres southwest of Shanghai. No journey is complete without dropping by Xuanlushan Scenic Area, Xianhua Mountain and Minsheng Flower Sea.