Travelling from Shanghai to Las Vegas: what you need to know
Shanghai has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for booking a flight from Shanghai to Las Vegas departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Touch down at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS), the major arrival point in Las Vegas.
The timezone in Las Vegas is UTC-7, which is 15 hours behind Shanghai.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your Shanghai to Las Vegas flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Las Vegas
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap Shanghai to Las Vegas flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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Flying from Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
We make it easy to book a Shanghai to Las Vegas flight with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
PVG is about 32 kms (20 miles) from central Shanghai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a handy hotel near Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai to Las Vegas, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
78.11% of flights taking off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
SHA is about 13 kms (8 miles) from central Shanghai. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not book an additional night away? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your flight from Shanghai to Las Vegas:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 86% of flights leaving here land precisely when expected.
The address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Arriving in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to central Las Vegas takes around 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 3 kms (2 miles) away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Shanghai to Las Vegas. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LAS instead:
Grab a Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) rental car and explore Las Vegas and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Alamo are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
The street address for LAS is 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Best time to go to Las Vegas
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Shanghai to Las Vegas. October is the busiest month to visit Las Vegas. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Las Vegas is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your Shanghai to Las Vegas ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Shanghai to Las Vegas in January when temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Las Vegas
Once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Las Vegas, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Las Vegas:
Las Vegas Strip and Fountains of Bellagio are just two of the top attractions to put on your Las Vegas itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Fremont Street Experience.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Las Vegas. Around 230 miles to the south-west, top sights here include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Phoenix is another essential stop in United States and is around 260 miles south-east of Las Vegas. No journey is complete without visiting Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.
