Travelling from Victoria to Shanghai: what you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll leave from in Victoria. Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Victoria to Shanghai departing from here.
Arrive in Shanghai at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Victoria and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to get on your Victoria to Shanghai flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Victoria to Shanghai
To pick up cheap Victoria to Shanghai flights, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your plane ticket from Victoria to Shanghai.
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Flying from Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
The journey from central Victoria to YYJ takes about 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a handy hotel near Victoria International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Victoria to Shanghai, these stays will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Victoria International Airport, data shows 67.45% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Arriving in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is roughly 32 kilometres. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Victoria to Shanghai. Book one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Go beyond Shanghai and explore places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car from Hertz.
To get the best possible deal, book your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to the day of travel.
The street address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The centre of Shanghai is approximately 13 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Once your flight from Victoria to Shanghai has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 20 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near SHA. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Victoria to Shanghai:
Line up the perfect playlist and hit the road in a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz and start exploring right away.
Save time at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from SHA in advance so you can just collect the keys and drive away.
You'll find Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Shanghai
April is the quietest month for flights from Victoria to Shanghai, while April is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to go to Shanghai based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Victoria to Shanghai tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Victoria to Shanghai in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
More about Shanghai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Shanghai right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Victoria to Shanghai:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower are must-visits when exploring Shanghai.
Explore more of China
Shanghai will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of China you should also see. About 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai, Suzhou is another essential stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.
