Travelling from Shanghai to Singapore: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Shanghai to Singapore. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are the main airports in Shanghai.
When it comes to planning your arrival in Singapore, Changi International Airport (SIN) and Seletar Airport (XSP) are the chief entry points.
The average duration of a direct Shanghai to Singapore flight is 5 hours 40 minutes.
Shanghai and Singapore share the same timezone, UTC+8.
The busiest route for flights from Shanghai to Singapore is from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Changi International Airport (SIN). You can choose from 91 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to be on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from PVG to SIN is the 00:10 Singapore Airlines option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last available departure is at 23:55 with China Eastern Airlines.
To ensure you don't miss your Shanghai to Singapore flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Singapore
Get cheap Shanghai to Singapore flights by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on plane tickets from Shanghai to Singapore. If your travel dates are not set in stone, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Flying from Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Take off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) on a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Singapore. From PVG, you can fly directly into Changi International Airport (SIN).
These are some of the major carriers offering direct Shanghai to Singapore plane tickets from PVG:
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing Shanghai to Singapore flights departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Central Shanghai to PVG is around 32 kms (20 miles). Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch an early flight from Shanghai to Singapore? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
When it comes to Shanghai Pudong International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.11% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your Shanghai to Singapore flight. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, here's where you can stop between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Singapore:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
Changle International Airport (FOC)
You can get to SHA from central Shanghai in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes to cover the 13 kms (8 miles) or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your flight from Shanghai to Singapore:
Most flights that leave Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 86%.
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Arriving in Singapore
Changi International Airport (SIN)
The distance from Changi International Airport (SIN) to central Singapore is approximately 18 kms (11 miles). It'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It usually takes 1 hour to get there on public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Shanghai to Singapore. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SIN instead:
Follow your own route with a Changi International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Sixt or Green Motion and experience more of Singapore and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Changi International Airport around two weeks in advance of your Shanghai to Singapore flight.
Seletar Airport (XSP)
Once your flight from Shanghai to Singapore has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 25 minutes by car. Central Singapore is roughly 14 kms (9 miles) from Seletar Airport (XSP).
Travelling by public transport will take around 1 hour 25 minutes.
After your flight from Shanghai to Singapore, kick back at a hotel close to XSP. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Singapore
February is the quietest month for flights from Shanghai to Singapore, while April is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Singapore based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Shanghai to Singapore ticket departing in May if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Singapore to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap flights from Shanghai to Singapore around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Singapore
Once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Singapore, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Singapore:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay and Universal Studios Singapore are highlights which should be on every Singapore itinerary.